"Tina's Standing Ovation" Comes to the Bama Theatre August 16

TUSCALOOSA, AL – Theatre Tuscaloosa celebrates Executive Producer Tina Turley’s retirement with a grand cabaret event, “Tina’s Standing Ovation,” in the Historic Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa August 16 at 7:30 p.m. (600 Greensboro Ave).  

This special event will highlight Tina Turley and her 29-year career with Theatre Tuscaloosa by featuring unforgettable hits from Turley’s past Theatre Tuscaloosa credits. This night of music, memories, and heartfelt appreciation will conclude with a post-show toast and dessert at the Dinah Washington in downtown Tuscaloosa. 

“Tina asked and helped me direct my first show,” Theatre Tuscaloosa Board Member and Director Ray Tayor said. “I am extremely honored to direct this celebration for her, and I hope she enjoys it!”

Ray Taylor is joined by Theatre Tuscaloosa Board of Director members and other Theatre Tuscaloosa talent in producing this show. The cast of “Tina’s Standing Ovation” is a secret to surprise Turley and the audience during this unforgettable event. 

Tickets for “Tina’s Standing Ovation” are $29 each and include the performance and post-show celebration. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36220/production/1236360 or 205-391-2277. 

Those purchasing 2025-26 Season Subscriptions can add tickets to Tina’s Standing Ovation to their subscription by calling the Theatre Tuscaloosa box office at 205-391-2277 during regular business hours. 

Theatre Tuscaloosa’s 2025-26 season is presented in partnership with Shelton State Community College and is sponsored by BankFirst, Cartography Consulting, Thornhill Capital Management, Alabama Public Radio, Bryant Bank, the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Tuscaloosa, and signature sponsors Claire Friday, Kathy Grissom, Dianne & Bill Teague, and David Lewis & Penny Miller. The 2025-26 radio sponsor is Townsquare Media.

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Theatre Tuscaloosa is a 501c3 not-for-profit community theatre located on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Theatre Tuscaloosa has been enriching the greater Tuscaloosa community since 1971 through quality theatrical productions and educational outreach.