"A hit on Broadway, Tina the Tina Turner Musical follows the inspiring story of a small-town girl with a big voice who defied racism, sexism and ageism (not to mention an abusive husband) to become an international icon. During her career, Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and influenced generations with her music, performances and unshakable spirit. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991."
"Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Darilyn Burtley portrays the iconic singer with Monty Kane in the role of Ike Turner. For tickets, go to hjkarts.org. Berkeley: You may remember Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits from NYPD Blue, West Wing, LA Law, Dexter or one of his many films. But did you know he also has such Broadway shows as the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Anna in the Tropics and God of Carnage to his credit?"
Tina — the Tina Turner Musical opens the North American tour in Oakland Jan. 21–22 at 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts at 10 10th St. The show traces a small-town woman’s rise to international stardom, features hits such as What’s Love Got to Do with It and Proud Mary, and highlights Turner’s 12 Grammy Awards and 1991 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Darilyn Burtley stars as Tina with Monty Kane as Ike. Berkeley Rep stages Arthur Miller’s All My Sons Feb. 20–Mar. 29 featuring Jimmy Smits and Wanda De Jesus, with Associate Artistic Director David Mendizabal reexamining themes of race, ethnicity and class in the play about the American Dream and moral compromise.
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