Cast & Creative

ARI GROOVER is excited to be telling the story of Tina once more! Broadway: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (Alline, Tina U/S) Head Over Heels, Holler If Ya Hear Me. Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors (2020 Lucille Lortel Nominee for Ronnette), Bare The Musical. Choreography: Burn All Night (A.R.T.). Film: In the Heights (Warner Bros.), Spider-Man: Homecoming (Sony). TV: “The Get Down” (Netflix), “Law & Order: SVU.” Ari is a DJ who goes by “Ari Grooves”. www.arigrooves.com 

Naomi Rodgers (Tina Turner) is an AMDA New York Graduate. I had my tour debut in the 1st National Tour of Frozen (Ensemble u/s Bulda). I give all glory and honor to God for being the head of my life!!! So much gratitude to my Daniel Hoff family for your endless support, Telsey, and to my mom who is my everything! I love you! This is for Broom!! #wedidit Jeremiah 29:11 @naomiprincessrodgers

Actor. Blacktivist. President & Co-Founder of Black Man Films. Film: Silent Partner (2022 Oscar-Qualifying BronzeLens Film Festival Best Actor), Speak Up Brotha! (premiering at 2023 Oscar-Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival), Harlem Fragments (upcoming). Theater: Lion King (National Tour), The Prince of Egypt(Ramses), John Leguizamo’s Othello: The Remix (Westside Theatre), August Wilson’s Seven Guitars, Jesus in Godspell (PCLO), Off-Broadway’s Bars and Measures (AUDELCO Nominee). Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. Big love to Ma, Pops, Evan & Jr, Shelby, Granny, Aunties Cindy & Buffy, Cousins, Vicky, SQ, BMF, & my agents at DGRW. To God for all that I am and am becoming.  @rodericklaw

Wydetta Carter (Gran Georgeanna) it’s so FABTABULOUS to be a part of this show! National Tours: How to Succeed in Business…, Dreamgirls, Menopause the Musical. Regional Credits: Porgy & Bess (Court Theatre), Raisin (Skylight Theatre), Bridges of Madison County (Marriott), Little Rock Nine (Theatreworks, Palo Alto). TV/film: Chicago P.D., PowerBook IV: Force, Deli Boys. Thank you, family, friends, DGRW and all who love and support live theatre. Proud to be a member of AEA.

Roz White (Zelma Bullock); National Tour: Dreamgirls, Regional: Amen Corner (Shakespeare Theater), Seven Guitars (Arena Stage), Marie and Rosetta (Mosaic Theater Company), Bessie’s Blues (Studio Theatre), Crowns (Indiana Rep), Anne and Emmett (MetroStage), Pearl Bailey by Request (Milwaukee Rep), Black Pearl Sings! (Alliance For New Music Theatre). Love to Howard University and Duke Ellington School of the Arts. I love you Mom (RIP) Anthony, and King.

Sarah Bockel is thrilled to be a part of Tina Turner’s incredibly inspiring story. Broadway/ National Tour: Beautiful (Carole King) Regional: Into The Woods (Baker’s Wife,) Paramount Theatre. Beautiful (Carole King,) Ogunquit Playhouse. TV: “The Equalizer.” Love to Dylan and the boys. @debockel 

Daelyanna Kelly Benson (u/s Young Alline / Young Craig) is a 12-year-old student at The Debbie Allen Middle School, Los Angeles. Favorite roles played are Nala (The Lion King), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray); Movies she’s in: Hostile Territory, Separate. Her original music: “Free The Bun,” “Who I Am.” She’s ecstatic to be part of Tina! Love and hugs to her 2 dads, coaches, and Kurt Domoney, Lisa Calli, Pat Goodwin. Follow her @Daelyanna_Daily.

Antonio Beverly (Ronnie / Ensemble); Tour: A Bronx Tale (Tyrone), Cinderella (Ensemble, Lord Pinkleton/Jean-Michel u/s) Regional: Cinderella (Ensemble) PaperMill Playhouse. Pronouns: They/Them. Insta: @thebeverleigh

Broadway: FROZEN (Olaf u/s, Weselton u/s), National Tour: WICKED, JERSEY BOYS (Frankie Valli alternate/asst dance captain). Off Broadway: JERSEY BOYS, ONLY HUMAN. TV: “Pose” season finale. Regional: ACT of CT, PCLO, NC Theatre, Hartford Stage. BFA, University of Michigan. Major gratitude to Brian, Pat, Mom, Dad, and the entire TINA creative team for this opportunity. @benmbogen 

National tour debut! SWING-The Broadway Musical (Norwegian Cruise Lines), Hairspray (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines). Education: Ava Fields Dance Ministry, Baltimore School for the Arts, BFA in Dance/Dance Choreography from Towson University. #TheDancingZeta

Brianna Cameron (Young Anna Mae, u/s Young Alline/Young Craig) is making her Broadway debut in Tina. She is a 4th-grade honor student that is grateful to her family and friends for their love and support. Credits include Lego Broadway Musical, Equalizer, Ziwe, and Jamvan. She is the 2022 first-place winner of Amateur night at the Apollo Theatre.

Max Falls (Erwin Bach / Ensemble) is so excited for his National Tour debut. Regional credits include shows at Meadow Brook Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, TheatreSquared, Gretna Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Lyric Rep, and others. BFA in Acting from Utah State University. Big thanks to mom, dad, sister, and Caroline for their constant love and support. Insta: @max_falls

Zachary Freier-Harrison (Roger Davies / Ensemble), a Palo Alto native, graduated from Northwestern University where he double majored in Theatre and Cognitive Science and completed the Musical Theatre Certificate Program. Professional credits include Mamma Mia (Royal Caribbean), A Christmas Carol (Palace Theater), Lost in Yonkers (Jewish Theater of San Francisco), A Christmas Story (San Jose Repertory Theater), and Rabbit Hole (Palo Alto Players).

Gordia Hayes (Swing) is a recent grad of Baldwin Wallace University. Regional: Rent, Hair, and Kinky Boots. Endless love to my amazing family, friends, Josh, and Telsey & Co. Luke 1:37

Takia Hopson hails from Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Southern Methodist University, Takia choreographed for professional companies and performed in TV/FILM and stage productions in Atlanta. Takia is excited to be making her national tour debut with this incredible cast!

MOTOWN the Musical Broadway, HBO’s Vinyl, 1st National tours of MEMPHIS the Musical and Legally Blonde the Musical as well as Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical on the West End. Helen Hayes nominated for the role of “Lorrell Robinson” in Dreamgirls. 

SYMPHONY KING is based out of Los Angeles, CA but originally from Long Island, NY. Very early, Symphony displayed dynamic gifts in the areas of singing, dancing and performing taking after her musical parents who chose her name to reflect their love story. At the age of 7 she discovered her passion for musical theater, once telling her mom “this is my purpose in life.” She went on to star in local Jaxx Theater as the Genie in Aladdin, and Sandy in Grease Jr. Symphony delights in learning and is a gifted student with a love for architecture, as well as a loving big sister. She also
loves to laugh and be silly. This girl with dreams as big as her voice is excited to embrace this journey and can’t wait to conquer the path that is before her.

PARRIS LEWIS (Alline, Ikette, u/s Tina Turner) is a native of Brooklyn, NY honored to be touring with TINA. National Tours: The Color Purple (Church Lady Jarene/ Olivia), Hairspray (Dynamite/Pearl). STONEWALL (New York City Opera), Pray (Ars Nova), A Time Like This (Carnegie Hall), Bars Workshop (The Public Theatre), Richard Tucker Gala (Carnegie Hall). ENDLESS LOVE TO MY VILLAGE! ig @renaissancewoman_

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.

Nia Nelson-Williams (Swing): National Tour Debut! Grateful to be working on this production with this beautiful cast! Blessed to have friends and family who support me endlessly! Regional: A Bronx Tale (Frieda), 42nd Street (Ensemble, U/S Peggy Saywer), Footloose (Urleen). IG: @thenialeenw

(He/They)A  proud Haitian-American born and raised in Orlando, FL. The most online person you know, Wildlin has garnered a following of over 40o,000 and millions of likes with his comedy, creativity, and commentary across digital platforms as @NOTWILDLIN. After a year of performing in various productions of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy at institution like Yale Rep, Steppenwolf, and Portland Center Stage, Wildlin is so excited to be making his national tour debut with Tina and continuing his legacy of convincingly playing a teenager. Love to PMA, Steph, and Dwayne.

Terance Reddick (Swing) is a Las Vegas native. Terance made his debut on Broadway in Les Misérables. Performing has always been my passion, being of service is just as important. Teaching and coaching are my ways of paying forward. Follow me @terancereddick on all platforms 4 my latest adventure! “Gods Favor is more precious than Life”.

Jacob Roberts-Miller (Swing) National Tours: A Bronx Tale (Handsome Nick, u/s Calogero–Networks). Off-Broadway: From Here to Eternity, (Anderson–Baryshnikov Arts Center). Regional: Trading Places (Alliance Theatre), Spamalot (Ogunquit Playhouse). @jacobtwolastnames. Many thanks to Gracie, my friends and family, and the Daniel Hoff Agency. 

Shari Washington Rhone (Swing); Principal Dancer at Jazz Antiqua. L.A. company The Lion King. Asst. Dir. Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Soloist at Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Choreographer at Disneyland resort. Proud Mary, Bella Donna, Soulicious, & Pam Darden’s Marvelettes Revue. Director Jaxx Theatricals. Love to Dan, Morgan & Mayumi

After his Broadway debut with TINA, Eric is ecstatic to join the tour. Regional: Babes in Arms (Val Lamar), Once (Billy). Proud Baldwin Wallace graduate (Music Theater) and current Berklee College student (Music Production). Much love to his family, friends, and BWA. @ericrsiegle 

Chris Stevens (John Carpenter/ Ensemble); Off-Broadway / Tours: Jersey Boys, Waitress, Mamma Mia!, and Cats. Other Credits: Tarzan, Grease, and Shrek. Awards: 2019 SALT Award Recipient for his portrayal of Buddy in Elf the Musical at Syracuse Stage. Endless thanks to B.W.A. & Pat Goodwin! All my love to Mom, Dad, Brett, and Erin. Insta: @CJStevens421

National Tour debut! Previously: AIDA Cruises, Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), Seussical (Mayzie LaBird). Proud published vocal research author. Pace MT ‘21. Endless thanks to family, friends, Kacie & my team, Pat & the whole Telsey Company, and, above all, God. @christinesuddeth 

Jeff Sullivan (Swing) is from Newfoundland, Canada. Tours: Finding Neverland (J.M. Barrie), West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, The Producers. Regional: Paper Mill, Tuacahn, Engeman, Surflight, The Argyle, Highlands, Allenberry, OOTA. TV: “Hudson & Rex.” NYFA Alumni. Thankful for DGRW + Pat + Tina Team! Love to Matthew, Dad and my brothers. In memory of Mom; “Don’t turn around…” @jeff__sullivan

Broadway: Lobby Hero u/s (Second Stage Theater). Off-Broadway: Nat Turner In Jerusalem (New York Theatre Workshop, World Premiere); The Sensuality Party (The New Group, New York Premiere); Picnic, Come Back Little Sheba (Transport Group/Best Revival Drama Desk Nom. for Picnic); Sex Object (The PIT). Regional: Bad Jews (Studio Theatre, DC); The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Santa Cruz Shakespeare); Measure For Measure (Santa Cruz Shakespeare/California Shakespeare Theatre); Macbeth (Stratford Festival, Canada); Peter Pan (The Grand Theatre, Canada). Film/Television: Silo (Apple TV); Instinct (CBS); Mayday (Discovery); Law and Order: SVU (NBC); Labor, Lies And Murder (Lifetime). Training: Juilliard. Endless thanks to Dave and Sarah at Creative Talent Company; all my love to Leigha, Mum, Dad, Erin, and Arden! Follow me on Instagram: @rowan.s.v 

Kristopher Stanley Ward (Richard Bullock/Club Announcer/Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the road! Tours: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, 1st Nat’l (Drifter), Shrek The Musical, North American (Understudy Donkey). Selected Theatre/NYC Workshops; In The Heights (Oregon Caberet Theatre), Hairspray (TUTS & FST), Xanadu (Stages Repertory Theatre), Sueños: Our American Musical (OSF Workshop & NYC EP). Special thanks to the creative team, casting, Pantera/Murphy The Agency & my Ward Family. Instagram: @iamkristopherward

Gerard M Williams (Raymond/Ensemble) Grateful to join the Tina Family, Music Education: Berklee College of Music, Broadway World Regional Nominee for Best actor in a musical. Served as Musical Administrator at The River Church in Durham NC. National Tours: The Color Purple(Grady) My Fair Lady (loverly quartet). Regional shows: Ragtime(Coalhouse)The Scottsboro Boys, Dreamgirls(Wayne/Frank) Jesus Christ Superstar, Assassins (Proprietor), Sister Act. Cruises: Celebrity Cruises Instagram @gmonwilliams