American Idol and America's Got Talent finalist Jayna Elise—formerly known as Jayna Brown—plays the late rock icon Tina Turner in the non-Equity tour of Tina–The Tina Turner Musical.
Elise shares the role with Mona Swain in the North American tour, which officially launched September 24 at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron, before going on to visit over 60 cities.
The cast also features Sterling Baker-McClary as Ike Turner/Ronnie Turner, Elaina Walton as Zelma Bullock, Deidre Lang as Gran Georgeanna, and Kristen Daniels as Rhonda Graam/Toni Basil.
The ensemble includes Maurice Alpharicio, Catrina Brenae, Taylor Brice, Mya Bryant, Audrey Taylor Floyd, Chelsea Nicole Green, Charis Michelle Gullage, Callie Holley, Joe Hornberger, Jeffrey May Hyche, Daniyah Jezel, Morgan Lewis, Ashley D. Lyles, Bear Manescalchi, Darius J. Manuel, Pharaoh Mouton, Natalia Nappo, Steven Sawan, Albert Sterner, Ephraim Takyi, Hunter Torr, and Paul Watt-Morse.
Get a first look at the touring production, currently playing New Brunswick's State Theatre New Jersey, in the gallery below.
Darius J. Manuel, Taylor Brice, Deidre Lang, and company of Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Deidre Lang and Jayna Elise in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Jayna Elise and Sterling Baker McClary in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Jayna Elise in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Jayna Elise in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Kristen Daniels and Jayna Elise in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Sterling Baker McClary and Elaina Walton in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Sterling Baker McClary in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Sterling Baker McClary in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Steven Sawan and Jayna Elise in Tina- The Tina Turner Musical
Based on the life of Grammy winner Tina Turner and produced in association with Turner, Tina—The Tina Turner Musical received its world premiere in April 2018 at the Aldwych Theatre, where it continues. The Broadway production opened in 2019 and played its final performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre August 14, 2022. Tony winner Adrienne Warren opened both productions.
The touring production is directed by Phyllida Lloyd with associate direction by Sharika Niles, choreography by Anthony van Laast, associate choreography by Janet Rothermel, set and costume design by Mark Thompson, associate scenic design by Brian Webb, costume coordination by Kaitlyn Barrett, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck, music supervision by Alvin Hough Jr., lighting by Bruno Poet, associate lighting design by John Viesta, assistant lighting design by Ken Wills, sound by Nevin Steinberg, associate sound design by Jaechelle Johnson, projection design by Jeff Sugg, associate projection design by Simon Harding, animations by Brittany Bland, orchestrations by Ethan Popp, wigs, hair, and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates, hair and wig coordination by Liz Printz, and casting by Murnane Casting.
The tour is produced by Crossroads Live North America.
Visit TinaOnBroadway.com for the current itinerary.
