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FIRST LOOK: Adrienne Warren in Tina The Musical

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Book now for Tina the Musical at Aldwych Theatre starring Adrienne Warren

We get a First Look at Adrienne Warren playing Tina Turner in Tina the musical at London’s Aldwych Theatre. Now in previews, word of mouth is already starting to spread that Tina the musical and its leading lady are Simply The Best! Based on the life of iconic performer Tina Turner, Tina chronicles her humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee to her coronation as the global Queen of Rock’n’Roll. Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, choreography is 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 and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. The cast comprises Adrienne Warren, who plays the title role, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Ike Turner, Madeline Appiah as Tina’s mother … Read more

Adrienne Warren to play Tina Turner in Tina Musical

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Adrienne Warren to play Tina Turner in Tina Musical

Tina Turner announced today that Adrienne Warren will portray her in the world premiere of new bio musical Tina when it opens at the Aldwych Theatre on 21 March 2018. Adrienne Warren was most recently seen on Broadway in Shuffle Along at the Music Box Theatre for which she recieved a Tony Award nomination. She also appeared in Bring It On the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt on Broadway and on tour and in Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theatre. Adrienne Warren said: “Growing up watching Tina, I knew how to shake my hips before I could tie my shoes!  I am so grateful to our creative team and producers for entrusting me with this responsibility.  I say responsibility, because I am a Tina Turner fan first. I am elated, honoured and humbled.  Meeting and working with Tina is and will always be one of the great moments of … Read more

Tina the musical World Premiere at Aldwych Theatre in April 2018

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Tina The Tina Turner Musical Tickets

Stage Entertainment have nnounced that TINA, a new musical based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner is to have its World Premiere at the Aldwych Theatre in April 2018. Tickets are now on sale. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musical, presented in association with Tina Turner herself, reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. Tina Turner said:  “I am so excited to be bringing my musical to the West End! London is a place that means so much to me and had such a big impact on my music and my life.  Returning now to tell my full story, in the city I love, feels like an important chapter and is … Read more

Beautiful The Carole King Musical To Close In London

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Beautiful the musical to close on 5 August 2017

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is to close at London’s Aldwych Theatre on 5 August 2017. During its two and a half year run in the West End, the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning show had two visits from Carole King, surprising the cast and audience at the curtain call. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is the untold story of her journey from school girl to superstar; from her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom.  Along the way, she became one of the most successful solo acts in music history, and wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical features the Carole King classics including So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Take Good Care of my Baby, Will You Love Me … Read more

SHOW OF THE MONTH: Beautiful – Save up to 45%

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Show Of The Month - Beautiful The Carole King Musical

BritishTheatre.com are proud to announce that our Show Of The Month for January 2017 is Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Beautiful is a musical biography of Carole King – one of the greatest singer-songwriters of a generation. It is the story of an ordinary girl who had an extraordinary talent. She fought her way into the record industry as a teenager and sold her first hit, Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, when she was just seventeen. By the time she was twenty she was writing number ones for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll, including the Drifters, the Shirelles, Aretha Franklin and the Monkees. But her greatest challenge was to find her own voice and finally step into the spotlight. Beautiful is the untold story of Carole King’s journey from schoolgirl to superstar; from her relationship with husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with … Read more

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Celebrates First Birthday

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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical celebrate the show's 1st birthday in London

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical celebrated it’s first birthday last night at the Aldwych Theatre in London.  The birthday was also used as the occasion to mark the February birthdays of Carole King, Barry Mann and the late Gerry Goffin as well as the 45th aniversary of when King’s Grammy award-winning album Tapestry was released. It was announced today that Beautiful – The Carole King Musical will extend its current booking period until 18 February 2017. Carole King said: “I had the great pleasure of seeing the West End production of Beautiful on opening night in 2015 with my dear friends Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. We were all so moved that we joined the company onstage after the show in singing You’ve Got a Friend and of course we couldn’t help but think of Gerry Goffin, who passed away in 2014. I know that Gerry would join Barry, … Read more

REVIEW ROUND UP: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

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Gary Trainor, Ian McIntosh, Lorna Want, Katie Brayben in Beautiful. Photo: Brinkhoff Moegenberg

Beautiful – the Carole King Musical has now opened in London at the Aldwych Theatre. Here’s a summary of what the major critics had to say. Book tickets to Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Stephen Collins BritishTheatre.com ★★★★★ Everything about the production seems fresher, lovelier and livelier than on Broadway. It’s a feast for eyes and ears and, when it is done, the feeling of elation is irresistible. I can count on one hand the number of musicals which have tempted me to dance along with the final tune, after the bows, but this show is another. And at its heart is the phenomenal Katie Brayben. This is the kind of musical one can see every week and not regret spending the time or money in so doing. Fundamentally fabulous and perfectly executed. Michael Billington The Guardian ★★★ Fans of the singer-songwriter Carole King may be happy just to … Read more

Tom Cruise Visits The Cast Of Beautiful

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Tom Cruise West End Cast Beautiful

The cast of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical were surprised by a visit from Tom Cruise after their preview performance last night. Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is the untold story of her journey from school girl to superstar; from her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way, she became one of the most successful solo acts in music history, and wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Katie Brayben plays the title role of Carole King, with Alan Morrissey as King’s husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, Lorna Want as song-writer Cynthia Weil, Ian McIntosh as song-writer Barry Mann, Glynis Barber as Genie Klein, King’s mother, and Gary Trainor as music publisher and producer Don Kirshner in the West End production of Beautiful … Read more