Soul Sister (musical)
Soul Sister is a jukebox musical based on the life and times Tina Turner and Ike Turner, written by John Miller and Pete Brooks, with the original production directed by Bob Eaton.
Productions
Soul Sister opened at the
Whatsonstage.com Award for Best Actress in a Musical.[3] The musical was nominated for 2013 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical.[4]
The production, again starring Wokoma, toured the UK in 2013.[5]
Critical reception
Reviews for the show were mixed, although with praise for Wokoma.
The Evening Standard wrote, "The words "a star is born" can be hazardous, but Emi Wokoma, who plays Tina Turner in this 'bio-musical', is blessed with star quality and a voice that's rawly emotional yet also regal...As jukebox musicals go, Soul Sister is meaty. Yet the story never soars."[6] Laura Thompson for The Daily Telegraph highlighted the central performance, stating: "Wokoma is amazing, a strong-bodied yet vulnerable goddess. Singing fearlessly, and almost continually, she does a fine imitation of Tina Turner – that teetering sideways lean, those sexy washer-woman arms – but her performance goes way beyond the 'Tonight, Matthew, I will be...' of Stars in Their Eyes."[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Soul Sister new musical at Hackney Empire 14 April". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Tina Turner musical Soul Sister transfers to West End, 20 Aug". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "- 2013 Results". Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Olivier Winners 2013". www.olivierawards.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Tina Turner musical Soul Sister announces 2013 tour dates". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Soul Sister, Savoy Theatre - review". Evening Standard. 2012-08-24. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- ^ "Soul Sister, Savoy Theatre, review". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-30.