The producers of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL are proud to announce further casting for the award-winning smash hit musical which premieres at Theatre Royal Sydney this May.
Cast who will be joining previously announced rising star Ruva Ngwenya playing the role of Tina Turner, and actor, singer-songwriter and dancer Tim Omaji in the role of Ike Turner are: Ibinabo Jack joins to play Tina’s mother Zelma Bullock, Deni Gordon as Tina’s Grandmother Gran Georgeanna (GG), and Nadia Komazec as Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam.
Jayme-Lee Hanekom plays Tina’s sister Alline Bullock and one of the Ikettes, Augie Tchantcho plays Tina’s father Richard Bullock, Rishab Kern as Tina’s first love Raymond Hill, Matthew Prime as record company Marketing Manager Erwin Bach, Mat Verevis as Tina’s Manager Roger Davies, John O’Hara as Record Producer Phil Spector and Lyricist Terry Britten and Blake Erickson as musician Martyn Ware and Carpenter.
Ensemble members announced today include Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Nicholas Eaton, Abu Kebe as Ronnie, Jenni Little, David Mairs-McKenzie as Craig, Emily Nkomo as an Ikette, Gus Noakes, Tendai Rinomhota, Noel Samuels, Rebecca Selley as an Ikette and Tigist Strode as an Ikette.
Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment, Tali Pelman and Tina Turner; the musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race to become the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.
Playing the Theatre Royal Sydney from May, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is currently on sale through to October 2023. For more information, visit: www.tinathemusical.com.au for details.
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