After premiering in London’s West End in 2018, the celebrated musical charting the rise, fall and meteoric revival of the legendary Tina Turner is coming to Perth.
Produced in affiliation with the Queen of Rock and Roll herself, Tina — The Tina Turner Musical will hit Crown Theatre from February 2024.
Starring Ruva Ngwenya within the titular function, the jukebox musical explores the icon’s story of triumph and resilience, pertaining to problems with racism, sexism, ageism and home abuse. Popular performer Tim Omaji, also referred to as Timomatic, performs her controlling former husband, Ike Turner.
In a profession spanning greater than 60 years, Turner received eight Grammy Awards. At 44, she was the oldest girl to high the Billboard chart.
In May, Turner died in Switzerland at 83 after an extended sickness. Since her dying, Ngwenya stated enjoying the beloved performer has turn into much more significant and memorable.
“Now that she’s gone, it feels like it’s up to us to fill those shoes,” stated Ngwenya.
“It is impossible to fill Tina Turner’s shoes, but we do our best and accept that we’re doing what she would have wanted because she had a very intimate hand in creating the show and putting it together.
“This is her legacy, and we have comfort that we’re contributing to her legacy positively.”
The musical expertly intersperses Turner’s best hits alongside her journey to stardom, from a uncared for youngster rising up in rural Tennessee, her abusive marriage with Ike that left her with nothing earlier than reaching unbelievable success once more in her 40s.
Australians have lengthy cherished a powerful reference to Turner, due to her starring function in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and rugby league commercials and campaigns. Then, after all, there may be our dedication to performing the Nutbush at most weddings.
Turner’s solo comeback in 1984 was partly due to her Aussie supervisor, Roger Davies, who has additionally labored with Pink, Cher and the late Olivia Newton-John.
The musical will probably be enjoying at Crown Theatre from February 27, and tickets go on sale on September 5, particulars right here.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
