Brand new movie-to-stage musical BURLESQUE is finally coming to the West End!
As originally promised by the show’s producers, Burlesque The Musical is heading to the West End, opening at the Savoy Theatre this summer 2025.
Burlesque will play at the Savoy Theatre from 10 July to 6 September 2025.
The show originally premiered at Manchester Opera House in June 2024, before playing a run in Glasgow, and then returning to Manchester in October and November last year.
The show features songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, along with new compositions by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.
Christina Aguilera, Executive Producer of Burlesque the Musical and star of the original film said in a statement: “I’m proud that Burlesque the Musical is coming to London’s West End! Our journey of making this film to bringing this show to the stage has been so special and exciting. Following our successful previews, having the show land in the West End later this year is a dream come true!”
The Manchester and Glasgow runs last year starred Jess Folley (The X Factor, The Voice Kids UK) as Ali, and George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon, Bonnie & Clyde) as Vince, with American star Jackie Burns (Wicked, Titanique) as club owner Tess, Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots) as Sean, Michael Mather (But I’m a Cheerleader, It’s a Sin) as Jackson, and Nina Ann Nelson (Citizen Queen) as Nikki and Alternate Ali.
Casting for the West End run is to be announced.
Burlesque The Musical is written by Steven Antin, based on his original movie, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead.
The story centres on Ali, who leaves Iowa with stars in her eyes, and arrives in LA at a burlesque lounge with dreams of taking the stage with her soaring voice.
The creative team is also to be announced. Last year’s production was directed and choreographed by Nick Winston (Bonnie & Clyde, Death Note), who appears no longer to be attached to the project.
The wider creative team in 2024 included design by Soutra Gilmore, Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by Tom Curran, Costume Design by Ryan Dawson Laight, Musical Supervision by Phil Bateman, Musical Direction by Chris Poon, Creative Co-Producer/Associate Choreography by Robin Antin, Casting Direction by Harry Blumenau, Casting Associate Sarah-Jane Price, and Production Management by Lloyd Thomas.
The announcement of Burlesque at the Savoy Theatre follows last week’s news that Mean Girls The Musical is to close at the Savoy Theatre ahead of UK tour.
Opening tonight at the Savoy Theatre is a concert production of new musical Austenland, starring Lucie Jones.
Other forthcoming events at the Savoy Theatre include Richard Fleeshman: Live at the Savoy on 31 March 2025; and Drew Gasparini’s new musical We Aren’t Kids Anymore in concert at the Savoy on 28 April 2025, starring Sam Tutty, Aimie Atkinson and Dylan Mulvaney.
Director and choreographer Nick Winston’s next project is a new musical version of Midnight Cowboy at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, from 4 April.
Burlesque will play at the Savoy Theatre from 10 July to 6 September 2025.
More about tickets to Burlesque The Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Wednesday 26 March.
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