Fans of hit new show Tina – The Tina Turner Musical can get their first taste of the eagerly-anticipated original cast album with the release of a first single and music video.
Featuring the show’s leading lady, Adrienne Warren, ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ is now available to download and stream.
Presented by the show’s West End producers and Ghostlight Records, the single was recorded in January at Angel Studios and produced by Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’s musical supervisor Nicholas Skilbeck.
Commenting on the choice of the song for the first single, Turner said: “At that very difficult time in my life, recording this song opened my eyes to possibilities. I felt liberated, excited, ready to challenge myself vocally. ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ introduced me to the way I wanted to sing.
“I am thrilled that Adrienne has picked up the mantle and not only risen to the challenge but made this moment one of my very favourites in the musical. It is so right that this is the first single to be released from our cast album. She makes me very proud”.
The founder of Ghostlight Records, Kurt Deutsch, added: “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has taken London by storm and, starting with this single, the world will get to hear what everyone has been talking about.
“Tina Turner is a music icon and Ghostlight Records is proud to create a cast album of this triumphant musical, its magnificent songs, and of course the star-making performance of leading lady Adrienne Warren.”
The show’s producer Tali Pelman also commented: “ ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ is a pivotal moment in the musical where Tina finds her voice as a solo artist. It was a turning point for Tina personally and is an epic moment in our show. It demands not only an extraordinary vocal talent but immense passion and fearlessness. To hear and watch Adrienne perform this song night after night is electrifying, and I am thrilled to have it captured here.”
The producers of the crowd-pleasing musical which will enter its second year at the Aldwych Theatre next month recently announced the show’s West End run has been extended into December this year.
It was also confirmed that US stage star Warren and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith would continue starring as Tina and Ike Turner until 13 April. A new cast will be announced shortly.
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by award-winning writer Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, the show’s creative team includes choreographer Anthony van Last; set and costume designer Mark Thompson; musical supervisor Nicholas Skilbeck; lighting designer Bruno Poet; sound designer by Nevin Steinberg, projection designer Jeff Sugg and orchestrator Ethan Popp.
Angela Thomas
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