The first production photos are out of Alexandra Burke and the world premiere cast of I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical.
Based on the life story and music of Chaka Khan, I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical is coming to London’s Hackney Empire from 20 to 25 March 2026.
I’m Every Woman – Production photos
Photos by Danny Kaan
What’s the show about? I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical celebrates Grammy-winning singer Chaka Khan’s rise to fame – from the Black Panther Party to Rufus and solo superstardom, the production features Khan’s greatest hits, including I’m Every Woman, I Feel For You, Tell Me Something Good, Ain’t Nobody, Sweet Thing, Higher Love and Through The Fire.
The cast of I’m Every Woman
This brand new musical stars:
- Alexandra Burke (The X Factor, Curfew, Sister Act, The Bodyguard) as Chaka Khan, alongside Jordan Frazier (Hamilton) as alternate Chaka Khan
- Paige Peddie (The Lion King) as Taka Boom (Yvonne)
- Chanice Alexander-Burnett (Les Misérables) as Tammy Michelle / Paulette McWilliams
- Charlotte St Croix (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) as Milini Khan / Whitney Houston
- Maryla Abraham (Coming to England) as Featured Ensemble / Sandra Stevens
- Chrissie Bhima (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical) as Shadow Self
- Sophie Earl (Lizard Boy) as Joni Mitchell
- Duane-Lamonte O’Garro (Kinky Boots) as Hassan Khan / Luther Vandross
- Miles Anthony Daley (The Drifter’s Girl) as Richard Holland / Prince
Photos: I’m Every Woman – in rehearsals
Also, go behind the scenes of rehearsals for I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical.
Photos by Danny Kaan
Watch a music video from the show
Watch Alexandra Burke and the cast sing “I’m Every Woman” from the show.
More about the show
- The new musical promises to reveal the woman behind the diva and her rise to stardom, and is a journey of music, love and betrayal featuring many of Chaka’s famous friends, from Joni Mitchell and Prince to Stevie Wonder and Robert Palmer.
- I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical has a book by Nia T. Hill, and is directed by Racky Plews, with choreography by Ebony Clarke.
- The new show is backed by Chaka Khan herself, and produced by Adrian Grant (Thriller Live).
- The show was originally scheduled for the Peacock Theatre in London, but due to unexpected building works at the theatre, has now moved to the Hackney Empire.
Plan your visit
- Theatre: Hackney Empire Theatre, London
- Booking dates: 20 to 25 March 2026
- Tickets: View live availability for I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical on our show page
POST UPDATES: First published 17 February 2026 with rehearsals photos; Updated 12 March 2026 with production photos.
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