NORTHWEST ARKANSAS– TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is stopping at Walton Arts Center Dec. 12 – 17 for eight performances only. Don’t miss this chance to experience Turner and her music like never before.
The North American touring cast is led by Ari Groover (TINA Broadway, Head Over Heels, Holler If Ya Hear Me, Little Shop of Horrors) and Parris Lewis (Hairspray) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Deon Releford-Lee as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Wydetta Carter as Gran Georgeanna and Sarah Bockel as Rhonda.
“The North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is one of eight productions that have opened around the world since the show began in the West End in 2018, which is testimony to Tina’s extraordinary legacy,” the producers, Tali Pelman from Stage Entertainment and Jimmy Nederlander said. “We can’t wait for America to see the two megawatt superstars who share the role of Tina, Deon Releford-Lee in the role of Ike, and the incredibly talented company who are on the road in this tour!"
Tina Turner, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical was written by Tony Award ® nominee and Pulitzer Prize® winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins. TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is directed by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd with choreography by Tony nominee Anthony van Laast, set and costume designs by Tony nominee Mark Thompson
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards® and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
This new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner received its world premiere in April 2018 in London, where it opened to five-star reviews and has broken box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. In March 2019, the German production opened at Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg, the Broadway production followed in November 2019 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The Dutch production opened at the Beatrix Theater, Utrecht, in February 2020. A third European production opened in Fall 2021 at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid, Spain and the most recent production opened at the Theatre Royal Sydney in Australia in May 2023.
For this show you can add on a VIP experience. Step past the velvet rope into a private VIP room open pre-show and at intermission, with two drinks of choice, a dedicated bar, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a themed photo booth. Add on this package for only $49 and experience TINA – The Tina Turner Musical the VIP way.
Tickets for the show are $42-103 and can be purchased by visiting waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm.
Winter Nights at Walton Arts Center is a returning holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy. Starting Thursday, Nov. 30, the Bradberry Amphitheater & Rose Garden and Joy Pratt Markham Gallery will be decked with silver bells, frosty firs and snowy scenes and open to the public 6 pm - midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Friday, Dec. 22. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Winter Nights will open at 4 pm so patrons who are leaving matinee performances can drop in for some holiday cheer. Winter Nights is the family-friendly holiday drop-in event of the season.
Show Days and Times:
Thursday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 and 7 pm
Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 pm
Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 and 8 pm
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 pm
Support for Walton Arts Center is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Walton Arts Center is Arkansas’ largest and busiest performing arts presenter. Each year more than 215,000 people from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma and beyond attend more than 300 public events at Walton Arts Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, receptions, weddings and more. Approximately 35,000 students and teachers participate annually in arts learning programs at Walton Arts Center, and almost 250 volunteers donate 28,000 hours of time each year to its operations. Walton Arts Center presents entertainers and artists from around the world including Broadway musicals, renowned dance companies, international artists, up-and-coming jazz musicians and more. As a non-profit organization, Walton Arts Center enjoys the generous support of public sector funding, corporate sponsorship and private donors, allowing audience members to enjoy world-class performances at a great price. To learn more about Walton Arts Center, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.
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