Burlesque The Musical – First Look Photos

Get a first look at BURLESQUE, the new movie-to-stage musical that has premiered in Manchester.

Also see behind-the-scenes rehearsal photos for the show – below.

Based on the hit film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, this new musical adaptation stars Jess Folley, known for The X Factor and The Voice Kids UK as Ali and American actress Jackie Burns (Wicked, Titanique) as club owner Tess – a role famously portrayed on by Cher on screen.

The lead cast also includes Todrick Hall as Sean, George Maguire as Vince, Michael Mather as Jackson, and Nina Ann Nelson (Citizen Queen) as Nikki and Alternate Ali.

First-look Photos of Burlesque

The cast also includes 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), Tom Scanlon (Ensemble), 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).

The musical is written by Steven Antin, based on his original movie, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead. The show features songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia, and Diane Warren, along with new compositions by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Nick Winston directs and choreographs with design by Soutra Gilmore. The creative team also includes Tom Curran (Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations), Ryan Dawson Laight (Costume Designer), Phil Bateman (Musical Supervisor), Chris Poon (Musical Director), Robin Antin (Creative Co-Producer/Associate Choreographer), Harry Blumenau (Casting Director), Sarah-Jane Price (Casting Associate) and Lloyd Thomas (Production Manager).

Burlesque the Musical is now playing at Manchester Opera House to 29 June – 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.