Adrienne Warren led the cast of the Broadway production of Tina in the title role of Tina Turner. She originated the role in London's West End in 2018 before coming to New York in 2019. She earned rave reviews, including from The Hollywood Reporter, who wrote, "Adrienne Warren has what it takes, and then some — the powerhouse voice, the jackhammer legs, the wild dance moves, and above all, the heart — to carry Tina: The Tina Turner Musical." Warren earned a Tony Award nomination for best actress in a musical in 2020, which she won, along with a Drama Desk Award.