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Based on the life and music of Tina Turner, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical follows young Anna Mae Bullock as she transforms from her small-town beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to international stardom as Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Tina is the ultimate comeback story of a woman who overcame racism, sexism, ageism, and more to become the oldest female solo artist to top the Hot 100 at the age of 44. A thrilling show featuring all of the classic Tina Turner hits such as “Proud Mary”, “River Deep, Mountain High”, “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” and many more. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical will have you dancing and singing in your seat as the story of a woman who dared to defy all odds unfolds.
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Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
ACT ONE
- Nutbush City Limits - Richard, Young Tina, and Company
- Don’t Turn Around - Tina, Gran Georgeanna, and Company
- Shake a Tail Feather - Alline, Tina, Ikettes, and Company
- The Hunter - Ike and Ronnie
- Matchbox - Ike, Tina, and Company
- It’s Gonna Work Out Fine - Zelma, Ike, Tina, Alline, Ikettes, and Company
- A Fool in Love - Tina and Ikettes
- Let’s Stay Together - Raymond and Tina
- Better Be Good to Me - Tina and Company
- * I Want to Take You Higher - Tina, Alline, and Ikettes
- River Deep Mountain High - Tina and Company
- Be Tender with Me Baby - Ike, Tina, Alline, Ikettes, Ronnie, and Richard
- * Proud Mary - Tina, Ike, Alline, and Ikettes
- I Don’t Wanna Fight - Tina and Company
ACT TWO
- Private Dancer - Tina
- * Disco Inferno - Tina and Company
- Open Arms - Rhonda, Tina, and Company
- Tonight - Young Tina, Gran Georgeanna, Tina, and Roger
- What’s Love Got to Do with It? - Tina, Ikettes, Ronnie and Raymond
- We Don’t Need Another Hero - Tina and Company
- The Best - Tina and Company
- * Nutbush City Limits (Reprise) - Company
- * Proud Mary (Reprise) - Company
Please note that in the Broadway production, “The Hunter” was replaced with “Rocket 88” and “She Made My Blood Run Cold” was included after “Matchbox”.
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Key Terms
A genre of drama based on real people’s lives, exploring their challenges, accomplishments, and inner conflicts.
A musical that uses previously released popular songs to tell a story, such as *Mamma Mia!* or *Jersey Boys*.
Rock and roll is a musical genre that originated in the United States in the 1950s, combining rhythm and blues with country and gospel influences. Characterized by strong beats, electric guitars, and youthful energy, it quickly became a symbol of rebellion and change. In theatre, rock and roll often represents social upheaval, generational conflict, and the rise of new cultural voices.
A production created to showcase the talents of a specific star performer, often tailored to their strengths.
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.