Check out the latest photos and videos of Burlesque The Musical, making its West End premiere at the Savoy Theatre in London.
Following a sold-out run in Manchester, Burlesque The Musical is now playing at the West End’s Savoy Theatre, until 6 September 2025.
Based on the hit movie, this new stage show stars Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Shrek The Musical) as Sean, Jess Folley (The Voice) as Ali Rose, Olivier Award-winner George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon, Bonnie & Clyde) as Vince Maguire, Broadway star Orfeh (Pretty Woman the Musical) as club owner Tess, Asha Parker Wallace as Nikki, and Paul Jacob French (An Officer and a Gentleman, Annie) as Jackson.
Just in: The first ever footage of the West End production of Burlesque The Musical has dropped, as the West End show plays its final weeks in London.
Video: Burlesque – First-look
The cast of Burlesque also features Charlotte Jaconelli as Queenie, Jake Dupree as Trey/Chardonnay, Sophie Cracknell as Daphne, Jess Qualter as Spring, Alessia McDermott as Summer and second Nikki, and Billie Kay as Sophia and second Tess. Hope Dawe is alternate Ali Rose, Idriss Kargbo as Alternate Sean, and Callum Macdonald is cover for Vince and Trey.
More photos of Burlesque
Also a new batch of production photos were recently released for Burlesque.
The Ensemble includes Michael Afemare, Courtenay Brady, Paje Campbell, Marlee Fergusson, Deja Linton, Hollie-Ann Lowe, Liam Roodhouse, Janine Somcio and Daniel Wijingaarden; and the Swings are Elly Jay, Callum Bell, Angus Good, Ellie Jay and India Thornton.
First-look Burlesque production photos
Also see the first production photos released for Burlesque featuring the principal cast, taken by Pamela Raith.
The show opened in July 2025 at the Savoy Theatre, garnering a number of four and five star reviews from the critics. Read a reviews round-up of Burlesque.
Christina Aguilera visits Burlesque
Christina Aguilera – executive producer of Burlesque and star of the original movie – visited the show at the Savoy Theatre in London. Read more here.
Burlesque The Musical is written by Steven Antin, based on his original movie, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead. Songs in the show are by Christina Aguilera, Diane Warren and Sia, with additional songs by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.
Photos: Burlesque – in rehearsals
Also, go behind the scenes of Burlesque with these stunning new first-look rehearsal photos.
Todrick Hall also directs and choreographs Burlesque.
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.
Video: Christina Aguilera is excited about Burlesque
Also watch star of the Burlesque movie – pop megastar Christina Aguilera – introduce the show.
The wider creative team for Burlesque includes Tom Curran (Orchestrator and Arranger), Nate Bertone (Set Designer), Marco Marco (Costume Designer), Roberto Surace (Additional Costume Designs), Rory Beaton (Lighting Designer), Nina Dunn (Video Designer) Ben Harrison (Sound Designer), Jessica Plews (Wigs and Hair Designer), Dominic Skinner (Make-up Designer), Toby Higgins (Musical Supervisor), Matthew Jackson (Music Associate), Harry Blumenau (Casting Director), Patrick Malony (Production Manager), Aaron Renfree (Associate Director/Resident Director & Choreographer), Jenni Thomasson(Associate Choreographer), Natalie Jackson (Costume Supervisor), Zoe Gale (Associate Wigs and Hair Supervisor), Nicola Crawford (Associate Lighting Designer), Chris Poon (Musical Director), Caitlin Morgan (Associate Musical Director), Josh Griffiths (Assistant Musical Director), Andy Barnwell (Orchestral Manager) and David O’Mahoney (Script Supervisor).
Video: Todrick Hall talks Burlesque on Lorraine
Watch director, choreographer and star of Burlesque, Todrick Hall, talk about the show on ITV’s Lorraine.
The backstage team on Burlesque the Musical are: Maria Baker (Company Manager), Adam Cox (Deputy Company Manager), Peter Barnett (Stage Manager), Samantha Kerrison (Deputy Stage Manager), Leea Smith (Assistant Stage Manager), Libby Glass (Assistant Stage Manager) Bronte MacInnes (Assistant Stage Manager) Declan Smith (Assistant Stage Manager), Ben Turnbull (Assistant Stage Manager), Hope Killen (Assistant Stage Manager), Amelia Locky (Head of Wardrobe), Fiona Middlehurst (Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup), Maxine Tiara (Deputy of Wigs, Hair and Makeup), Caitlin Ralph (Wigs, Hair and Makeup Assistant), Harrison Smith (Head of Lighting and Video), Josh Ollerton (Deputy Head of Lighting and Video), Kieran Watson (Head of Automation), Tom Vasey (Deputy Head of Automation), Callum Donaldson (Head of Sound), Isobel Macintosh (Deputy Head of Sound) and Josh Roger (Sound 3).
Photo: Burlesque photoshoot
Take a look at this extraordinary photo of the cast of Burlesque taken by acclaimed photographer Haris Nukem.
Photos: Burlesque in Manchester
Also check out production photos from the initial Manchester Opera House run of the show last year.
Photos of Burlesque from last year’s Manchester run
Burlesque is running at the Savoy Theatre from 10 July to 6 September 2025.
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