Todrick Hall to join the cast of Burlesque The Musical

Further casting has been announced for Burlesque The Musical – the new stage adaptation of cult movie Burlesque.

Songwriter, director, choreographer, performer, and TV and social media star Todrick Hall (Chicago – West End) will play Sean in the show. Todrick has also written a number of new songs for the stage show.

Burlesque The Musical is coming to Manchester Opera House and Glasgow Theatre Royal later this year, prior to a West End run.

Other new casting announced today includes Michael Mather (It’s a Sin) who plays Jackson, Ope Sowande as Trey, plus Lewis Easter in the Ensemble, and Callum Aylott, Lucy Campbell and Amber Pierson as Swings.

They join the already announced cast that includes The X Factor and Voice Kids UK winner Jess Folley as Ali, the part played by Christina Aguilera in the movie, alongside Olivier Award-winner George Maguire (Death Note, Sunny Afternoon, Bonnie & Clyde) as Vince, played by Peter Gallagher in the film.

Burlesque will also star Billie-Kay (Anything Goes) as Sophia, B Terry (Cabaret) as Georgie, TikTok star and actor Jess Qualter (BrookieandJessie) as Daphne, Yasmin Harrison (The Bodyguard) as Brenda/Dance Captain, Lily Wang (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Fifi, Hollie-Ann Lowe (Dirty Dancing) as Summer and Alessia McDermott (Back to the Future) in the Ensemble.

The part of Tess Scali, played by Cher in the movie, is still to be announced.

Video: Watch Todrick Hall’s Burlesque casting announcement!

Steven Antin said in a statement: “Todrick Hall’s kinda genius is singular. The kind you rarely see. His work is prolific and masterfully entertaining. The songs he wrote for the show are in a word…iconic. The role of Sean is an anchor/entertainer who has poetry and is wickedly funny. So it was abundantly clear we had to get Todrick to play Sean. And sometimes I dunno if I wanna kiss him or slap him. ❤️ But I DO know I’m a very lucky guy to have him in our show. Very.”

Todrick Hall said: “The movie of Burlesque was so iconic to so many of us — to now be working with both Steven Antin and Christina Aguilera who are reuniting for this new musical is a dream come true. I am beyond excited to be returning to my first love, musical theatre, in such a special way. My first original role and my theatrical composing debut. To be able to bring music that I wrote to life, to share the stage and the writing credit with the star that is Jess Folley is a dream come true! I’m blessed, honoured, flattered and ready to dust off the old heels and let the kids have it 8 shows a week!”

Burlesque is written by Steven Antin, based on his movie, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead. The show boasts songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside additional songs by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, the creative team also includes Soutra Gilmour (Set Designer), Ryan Dawson Laight (Costume Designer), Tom Curran (Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations), Phil Bateman (Musical Supervisor), Jack Knowles (Lighting Designer), Ben Harrison (Sound Designer), Harry Blumenau (Casting Director), Carole Hancock (Hair & Wigs Designer), Guy Common (Make-up Designer), Chris Poon (Musical Director), Robin Antin (Creative Co-Producer/Associate Choreographer), Ryan-Lee Seager (Associate Director/Choreographer), Libby Watts (Associate Choreographer), Sarah-Jane Price (Casting Associate), Laura Rushton (Costume Supervisor), Tommy Franzen (Assistant Choreographer), Sarah Day (Dramaturg), David Gallagher (Orchestra Fixer), Lloyd Thomas (Production Manager).

Burlesque the Musical previews at Manchester Opera House on 13 June 2024, playing to 29 June – and which is now sold out. The show then runs at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal from 11 to 28 September 2024, and then heads back to Manchester Opera House from 3 October to 2 November 2024, prior to its West End run.

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