Todrick Hall to direct & choreograph Burlesque The Musical in the West End

New show Burlesque The Musical has announced that Todrick Hall will direct and choreograph the show when it hits the West End’s Savoy Theatre in July.

Burlesque is playing the Savoy Theatre for a limited season this summer, from 10 July to 6 September 2025.

The show originally premiered at Manchester Opera House in June 2024, before playing in Glasgow, and then returning to Manchester.

Last year’s production was directed and choreographed by Nick Winston (Bonnie & Clyde, Death Note), who is no longer attached to the project.

Burlesque features songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, along with new compositions by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Meet Burlesque’s Todrick Hall

American songwriter, actor and social media star Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots) originally played Sean in the Manchester production of the show. His other London stage credits include Shrek The Musical and Chicago.

Casting for the London production of Burlesque is to be announced.

Last year’s show also starred Jess Folley (The X Factor, The Voice Kids UK) as Ali, and George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon, Bonnie & Clyde) as Vince, with American star Jackie Burns (Wicked, Titanique) as club owner Tess, Michael Mather (But I’m a Cheerleader, It’s a Sin) as Jackson, and Nina Ann Nelson (Citizen Queen) as Nikki and Alternate Ali.

Burlesque The Musical is written by Steven Antin, based on his original movie, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead.

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.

The wider creative team in 2024 included design by Soutra Gilmore, Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by Tom Curran, Costume Design by Ryan Dawson Laight, Musical Supervision by Phil Bateman, Musical Direction by Chris Poon, Creative Co-Producer/Associate Choreography by Robin Antin, Casting Direction by Harry Blumenau, Casting Associate Sarah-Jane Price, and Production Management by Lloyd Thomas.

Todrick Hall said in a statement: “This is a huge milestone in my life and career. I’ve always dreamt of being involved in the creative side of a brand new original musical, and I’m privileged, flattered and ecstatic to make my directorial debut with Burlesque the Musical“.

Burlesque is running at the Savoy Theatre from 10 July to 6 September 2025.

Currently playing at the Savoy Theatre is Mean Girls, until 8 June 2025.

Director and choreographer Nick Winston’s current project is a new musical version of Midnight Cowboy at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, until 17 May 2025.

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