Tina Turner had the crowd at Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on their feet Thursday night at the end of the electrifying new stage show.
The music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, 79, stopped by opening night of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, — surprising the audience with an emotional post-show speech.
She was escorted on stage by Tony-nominated actress Adrienne Warren, who portrayed Turner in the acclaimed show.
R&B singer Deborah Cox shared some footage on Instagram.
View this post on InstagramAbout last night! The legend @tinaturner came out on stage at the end!!!! @tinathemusical
“This musical is my life but it’s like poison that turned to medicine,” said Turner, dressed in a long-sleeve gold glittery gown. “I can never be as happy as I am now.”
Here’s more of Ms. Turner’s speech via PEOPLE:
Cheering Turner on from the audience was a star-studded crowd that included Turner superfans Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, as well as Tiffany Haddish, Spike Lee, Whoopi Goldberg, Martha Stewart, and Deborah Cox.
After the show, she posed for pictures with the cast and attended the opening night after-party, where she shared a sweet laugh with friends.
Sounds like an unforgettable night.
Want to experience the live show of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical? Check out dates and get your tickets here.
