Burlesque the Musical to get world premiere at Manchester Opera House exec produced by Christina Aguilera

A new stage adaptation of cult movie Burlesque is to get its world premiere in the UK.

Burlesque the Musical, a stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie musical which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci, is getting its world premiere at the Manchester Opera House.

Performances will run from 13 to 29 June 2024.

The show is also widely tipped for a West End run, with Steven Antin recently confirming the news last month to Entertainment Weekly.

Burlesque the Musical has a book by Steven Antin, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead. The music and lyrics are by Christina Aguilera, Sia, Diane Warren, Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

The show will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston (Bonnie & Clyde, Fame), with a wider creative team that includes Soutra Gilmour (Set Designer), Tom Curran (Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations), Ryan Dawson Laight (Costume Designer), Phil Bateman (Musical Supervisor), Chris Poon (Musical Director), Robin Antin (Creative Co-Producer/Associate Choreographer), Harry Blumenau (Casting Director), Sarah-Jane Price (Casting Associate) and Lloyd Thomas (Production Manager).

Christina Aguilera, who serves as the Executive Producer of Burlesque the Musical, said in a statement: “Burlesque was my first feature film — and creating the role of Ali along with co-writing the music was a part of my career that I will always cherish. I am so happy to be reunited with Steven, this time behind-the-scenes as an Executive Producer and contributing songwriter for our new stage version. Recreating Burlesque as a live theatre experience is something I always hoped would happen, and here we are!”

Steven Antin said: “To say that I’m excited is an understatement. ‘Peel me off the ceiling’ is more accurate. Getting Burlesque the Musical to the stage has been an ambition and a dream of mine for over 10 years. I’m working with the best creative and producing team in the world, and we are all beyond thrilled that Christina has chosen to come on board as Executive Producer. It’s a privilege to be working with her again. Her unrivaled experience, intuition and artistry continues to elevate everything. So exciting to be on this new journey with Xtina.”

In the musical, Ali heads to the bright lights of New York in search of her long-lost mother, she finds herself drawn into a dazzling underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever. Among this unlikely family of misfits, dreamers and schemers, Ali will unwittingly find her real voice, discover her talent, and find where she really, truly belongs.

Burlesque The Musical is produced by Adam Paulden, Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky, Steven Antin and Christina Aguilera and general managed by ADAMA Entertainment. It will play at Manchester Opera House from Thursday 13 June to Saturday 29 June 2024.

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