The producers of Burlesque the Musical, a new stage adaptation based on the iconic movie, have announced that the show will travel to the Glasgow Theatre Royal in September 2024, before returning to Manchester Opera House in October, prior to a West End transfer.
The stage show was first announced in November 2023, and has proved a sell-out for its world premiere run at Manchester Opera House this June.
Burlesque’s new forthcoming dates are: Manchester Opera House, from 13 to 29 June 2024; Glasgow Theatre Royal from 11 to 28 September 2024; and then back to Manchester Opera House from 3 October to 2 November 2024.
Burlesque The Musical is written by Steven Antin, directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead.
The show promises to be a scintillating journey of self-discovery, that sizzles with songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside additional songs by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.
Music superstar Christina Aguilera, who will serve as the Executive Producer of Burlesque the Musical and starred in the original movie, 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!”
Robin Hawkes, Theatre Director of the Palace Theatre & Opera House in Manchester said: “Whilst we never doubted that Manchester would react well to being the first ever city to host this hotly anticipated production, we have been completely blown away by the response so far. I was lucky enough to attend the show’s development workshop and to see what it has already achieved since then is truly thrilling; therefore it only seems right to offer even more people the chance to see this spectacle before it heads to the West End! Audience responses like this reinforce our city as the best place for producers to premiere these new and ground-breaking productions, and we look forward to continuing our ‘Manchester Gets It First’ programme for years to come.”
Burlesque The Musical is produced by Adam Paulden and Jason Haigh-Ellery, and Sue Gilad and Larry Rogowsky, Steven Antin and Christina Aguilera.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 26 January.
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