'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' to close in the West End

After seven years at the Aldwych Theatre, the show about the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll will play its final London performance this September.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical will play its final West End performance at the Aldwych Theatre on 13 September.

Based on the life of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll and produced in association with Tina Turner, Tina charts the legendary musician's life from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to global stardom both with former husband Ike Turner and as a solo act. The show features Turner's hit songs like "River Deep, Mountain High," "Proud Mary," "The Best," and "What’s Love Got To Do With It."

The show has been at the Aldwych since 2018, making it the longest-running show to ever play the venue and one of the top 10 longest-running musicals performing in the West End.

“The decision to close our West End production has been extremely difficult," producer Tali Pelman said in a statement. "Celebrating and sharing Tina’s legacy has meant so much to all of us who have been working on this show over the last decade. We are proud to have fulfilled Tina’s dream for the musical, which was to serve not only as a reminder of her work but as the beating heart of her empowering message – courage, indomitable spirit, and an eternal optimism in what is possible.

"We are grateful to our exceptional authors and creatives, to the many extraordinary women who have played this phenomenal role on the Aldwych stage, to the casts, musicians, production and backstage teams and to the countless others who have dedicated themselves to the London production over the past ten years.

"We are delighted that the show is selling out on Tour across the UK and Ireland and continues to elate audiences in productions across North America, Europe and around the world. In London this will be a summer of celebration, led by our glorious duo of Karis Anderson and Fleur East in our final West End cast."

Anderson and East will alternate the role of Tina from 24 June.

Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, Tina is choreographed by Anthony van Laast, with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Ethan Popp, and wig, hair and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates.

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