Cast & Creative

MEGHAN DAWSON (Tina Turner). Broadway National Tour Debut! Notable roles include Catherine Parr in Six! The Musical and Host 2 in R.E.S.P.E.C.T. On Tour. Regional credits include Janelle Woods in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as Rachel u/s in The Bodyguard at TBTS. Louisiana native and proud bayou girl. I am nothing without my community—my tribe. Thank you, mom. All praises to God. IG: @moxdawson

STERLING BAKER-MCCLARY (Ike Turner). As a graduate of Center of excellence in Performing Arts Magnet program at Pebblebrook High School, Sterling McClary is bonafide Arts enthusiast, a trained dancer in over 7 various dance styles as well as training vocally and dramatically in commercial and musical theater techniques, granting him the opportunity to perform in various venues in Georgia. After living in Pittsburgh where he studied musical theater and dance at Point Park University he gained the opportunity to share his love and passion of creating and performing in various major theatrical venues and dance studios around the country as well as spending the past 5 years as a performer for Celebrity, Disney and various cruise lines and just recently finished the National tour of Madagascar The Musical as Marty The Zebra. From choreography to teaching, to casting and coaching and even recording music, Sterling has experienced entertainment at every level and has more often than not been on the right side of quality. 

DEIDRE LANG (Gran Georgeanna) is excited to be a part of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! Most recently she played Motormouth Maybelle on the Hairspray national tour. Broadway: Ragtime, The Lion King, Tommy. National Tour: The Lion King, Hairspray, School of Rock, Tommy, Cats. Regional: The Lion King (Las Vegas), Rock of Ages (Las Vegas), Smokey Joe’s Cafe International tour. TV: Fox TV’s “In Living Color” as a Flygirl. Thanks to God, my Friends and Family! 

NIA SIMONE SMITH (Zelma Bullock) is very excited to be making her National Tour debut. Past performances include Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Disney Cruise Line, Radio 1 in Caroline or Change, Dreamgirls, and Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors. Nia is excited to continue her education as she begins her Masters at Emerson in Journalism and Media Innovations. She wants to thank her Mom, Dad, and family for their constant support and belief in her. Love you! ig: @iamtokika

MAURICE ALPHARICIO (Raymond Earl King, Craig Turner). Born & raised from Durham, North Carolina. He’s an U.S Army Veteran & a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. TV/Film: “Fighting to Be Me” (BET+), “Mind Your Business” (BounceTv). Stage credits: RENT in Concert at the Rady Shell (Benny), Dreamgirls (Curtis Taylor, Jr.), Choir Boy (AJ), Songs for a New World (Man 1), Hairspray (Seaweed J. Stubbs), The Brothers Size (Elegba) & Lead Vocalist/Performer on Norwegian Cruise Line. New York Film Academy, BFA.  Gratitude to my tribe for their undying support & love. Rest in Power to the Queen of Rock & Roll. IG: @_mauricealpharicio 

KRISTEN DANIELS (Rhonda Graam, Toni Basil). Kristen Daniels is thrilled to be touring with this powerhouse show! National Tour: Rudolph… (Dolly/Mrs. Donner) Regional: Xanadu (Kira; Laguna Playhouse), Hairspray (Penny; Laguna Playhouse), A Chorus Line (Maggie; Sierra Rep, Laguna Playhouse), Grease (Frenchy u/s, La Mirada), School of Rock (Patti u/s, Moonlight) Cinderella (Charlotte, Lythgoe Family). UC Irvine grad with BA in Drama, Honors in Musical Theatre. Love and thanks to her family- especially her mom and dad, her team at FSE, the Tina creative team, and Murnane Casting! kristen-daniels.com @kris10daniels  

INDIA BOONE (Swing, u/s Ikette, Zelma) is thrilled to be joining TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. Graduate of The University of the Arts BFA in Musical Theatre. Recent credits include: The Book of Mormon National Tour, Rent ACT of Connecticut. India sends thanks and much love to God, her family, HKA. IG: @india.shelbi

TAYLOR BRICE (Young Anna-Mae Bullock, Young Craig Turner, Young Alline). Taylor is a budding star, with a love for music and theatre. In addition to being naturally gifted with a strong, malleable, voice. She has a passion for captivating audiences with her enchanting performances. At the tender age of nine, Taylor is a vivacious, determined, and confident individual who radiates charisma and charm. She possesses an unwavering love for music, and her dream is to share her extraordinary talent with the world. With a sparkle in her eyes and a smile that lights up any room, Taylor is ready to take the stage and showcase her immense potential.  

MYA BRYANT (Ikette #4, Alline) is thrilled to be making her National Tour Debut! Credits include: Memphis (The Lexington Theatre Company), Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson (Stages). She thanks the team for this wonderful opportunity and her family for their support! @mya.lynaee 

KEEMAR ROBERT DAVIS (Richard Bullock, Ensemble). This is Keemar’s first national tour, and he couldn’t be more honored to tell the story of Tina Turner, someone he has admired all of his life. Keemar has studied Jazz Vocal Performance and holds a degree in The Science of Audio. He has toured Europe as a production Vocalist for Celebrity Cruise lines. And most recently he has starred in Annie as Drake and 5 Guys Named Moe as Big Moe. You can follow along on his successful journey by following @KeemarDavis on all social media platforms.

CALLIE HOLLEY (Swing). National tour debut! An NYU Tisch graduate, her previous credits include Pippin (Catherine), Hair (Dionne) and Netflix’s Giving Voice. She would like to thank the Tina creative team, and her mother for all of her support. Social media: @callieholley 

CHELSEA NICOLE GREEN (Swing, Dance Captain). UMBC graduate. Recently in “The Club Act” (Jack Cole Dancer). Off-Broadway: Bill T. Jones’ Watch Night (Echo Chamber). Regional: Jan in Grease (The Fireside Theatre). Disney Cruise Line: Wishes, Aladdin, Believe, Frozen (MainStage, Dance Captain). Dance: ClancyWorks. Film: Mean Girls. @leaptotherhythm 

JOE HORNBERGER (Roger Davies, Ensemble). Joe is honored to continue sharing the legacy of Tina Turner across North America in TINA. National Tour: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (u/s Wonka, Mr. Salt). Other credits include Sister Act (Paper Mill Playhouse), Titanic (Milwaukee Rep), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (The Gateway), and The Scarlet Pimpernel (Engeman). Off-Broadway: Frankenstein. Regional: Camelot, Curtains, Elf, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Oklahoma!, One Thousand Words, Ragtime, Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd. Joe holds both a BFA and a Master’s degree from Emerson College. “Immense gratitude to the TINA Team, Murnane Casting, Megan and Robert (Lohne/Graham Management), Brian (Hell’s Kitchen Agency), Janet, and Ben”. For Mom – who is simply the best. @joehornberger 

JEFFREY MAY HYCHE (Swing) is thrilled to be a part of this triumphant telling of Tina’s story! He was last seen in Super Freak: The Rick James Story! Special shout out to SFBATCO on 10 years! Big thanks to my family, friends, and faith-based communities! I love you! Ephesians 5:25 

DANIYAH JEZEL (Ikette #2) is a Washington D.C. native and graduate of Nazareth University. Her credits include Vocalist with Oceania Cruises Vista, Pippin (Leading Player), Once On This Island (Ti Moune), Footloose (Rusty), Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Brenda), etc. @daniyahjezel 

MORGAN LEWIS (Ikette #1, u/s Rhonda/Toni, u/s Young Alline). National Tour Debut! She’s a Nashville native and recent Musical Theatre graduate from Syracuse University. Credits: Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Syracuse Stage, The Lex. Many thanks to her friends & family for their love and support! IG: @morgmlew  

ASHLEY D. LYLES (Ensemble, u/s Tina Turner). A Baltimore native, Ashley has made her mark in productions like Beehive: The Sixties Musical, Ragtime, and Dreamgirls. She is elated to join the cast of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical on her first tour, continuing her passion for storytelling through theater. 

PHARAOH MOUTON (Fred, Ensemble). A Houston native surrendering his life to self-expression and the adventures of the performing arts. As a southern boy living his dreams and watching them manifest, Pharaoh is elated to be a part of the storytelling journey of Tina.  

NOAH MUTTERPERL (Phil Spector/Ensemble) Tour Debut! REGIONAL: Kennedy Center; Arena Stage: Age of Innocence; Keegan: Woman in Black [Helen Hayes Nomination]; Monumental: American Psycho [Helen Hayes Nomination]; Workhouse: Hunchback, Drowsy Chaperone, Dracula. Love to Alyssa and Resolute! IG: @noah_mutterperl

I’m grateful to be making my debut on my 1st national tour! I would love to thank God, my family, friends, Ms. LaFrances, Bonnie, Ms. Sherma, Amelia, DEA Music School and the TINA production for believing in making my dreams a reality.

Jadyn Romé (Ensemble, u/s Zelma Bullock & Gran Georgeanna). National tour debut! Regional: Little Shop of Horrors (Big Bear Theatre Project). TV/Film: “American Idol” (Season 21). AMDA graduate (2024 – BFA, Musical Theatre). Jadyn thanks her agency Bramante Artists & her family for their endless love and support. @jadynrlynah

STEVEN SAWAN (Erwin Back, Ensemble). National tour debut! Favorite credits include Frozen (Prince Hans), Dogfight (Eddie Birdlace), and Something Rotten (Shakespeare). BA, Providence College. MFA, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. All my love to those who helped me along the way. Website: StevenSawan.com 

AIYANA SMASH (Ikette, u/s Tina Turner) is a singer/songwriter, actress, dancer, and certified Health Coach from Mount Vernon, NY. Her theater credits include: 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour of RENT, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and RENT at OSF.

ALBERT STERNER (Swing, u/s Roger, u/s Erwin, u/s Phil, u/s Carpenter, Fight Captain) is ecstatic to be joining this production. Regional Credits include Kinky Boots (MT Wichita) Titanic (Maine State Music Theatre) and Charlie…Factory (Fulton Theatre). He wants to thank his parents for supporting him; his friends; and the higher powers that be. 

HUNTER TORR (John Carpenter, Ensemble) is excited to be back on the road with Tina – The Tina Turner Musical! Recent credits include Graham Nash in Super Freak (national tour), Adam in The Mad Ones, and T.J in Banjo. Thank you to his family and friends who he loves. AMDA 

PAUL WATT-MORSE (Swing/Asst. Dance Captain) is excited to be touring the country for the first time with Tina – The Tina Turner Musical! Regional: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (A Chorus Line), Weston Playhouse (The Music Man), Reagle Music Theatre (Mame). Endless love to his family, Alex, and Fido. @paul.watt.morse 

RICHARD YARRELL III (Swing u/s Richard, Raymond, Fred) Actor, Singer and Dancer who studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, as well as The Mama Foundation for The Performing Arts in Harlem, NY. He’s excited to be making his National Tour Debut! Regional credits include: Beautiful The Carole King Musical, The Wiz, Soul Nativity, The Prom  and Once On This Island.