Further casting has been announced for Burlesque The Musical – the new stage adaptation of cult movie Burlesque.
With the show now starting rehearsals, Producers of have announced further casting.
Joining the already announced cast of The X Factor and Voice Kids UK winner Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Todrick Hall as Sean, George Maguire as Vince, Michael Mather as Jackson, are:
Nina Ann Nelson, actor and member of the American pop band Citizen Queen as Nikki and the Alternate Ali Rose alongside Joe Atkinson (Off Stage Swing, Assistant Dance Captain), Jade Albertsen (Ensemble), Callum Aylott (On Stage Swing), Evonnee Bentley-Holder (Ensemble), Elly Jay (Off Stage Swing/1st Cover Tess/1st Cover Georgie), Stefan Lagoulis (Ensemble/2nd Cover Jackson & Sean), Callum MacDonald (Ensemble/1st Cover Vince), Tom Mussell (Ensemble/1st Cover Jackson), Ian Oswald (Ensemble/1st Cover Sean), (Ensemble) and Tom Scanlon (Ensemble).
The part of Tess Scali, played by Cher in the movie, is still to be announced.
Previously announced ensemble cast include: alongside Lucy Campbell (On Stage Swing), Lewis Easter (Ensemble), Yasmin Harrison (Brenda/Ensemble/Dance Captain/2nd Georgie), Billie-Kay (Sophia/Ensemble), Hollie-Ann Lowe (Summer/Ensemble/2nd Cover Nikki), Alessia McDermott (Sally/Ensemble/1st Cover Nikki), Amber Pierson (Off Stage Swing), Jess Qualter (Daphne/Ensemble), Ope Sowande (Trey/Ensemble), B Terry (Georgie/Ensemble) and Lily Wang (Fifi/Ensemble)
Burlesque The Musical is coming to Manchester Opera House and Glasgow Theatre Royal later this year, prior to a West End run.
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.
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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