New set and costume designers announced for West End run
The producers of Burlesque The Musical have announced casting for the show, which premieres in the West End this July.
The show opens at the West End’s Savoy Theatre, running for a limited season this summer, from 10 July to 6 September 2025.
American songwriter, actor and social media star Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Shrek The Musical) will direct, choreograph and star in the show as Sean, a part he played when the show had its world premiere in Manchester last year. Hall has also written new songs for the show, alongside Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren.
Also returning to the show is Jess Folley (The Voice) as Ali Rose, the part played by Christina Aguilera in the hit movie. Foley has also written new songs for the show. Olivier Award-winner George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon, Bonnie & Clyde) is returning to the role of Vince Maguire.
Joining the company will be Broadway star Orfeh as club owner Tess, played by Cher in the film. The Tony and Grammy Award nominee most recently starred as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman the Musical on Broadway, and her other Broadway credits include Paulette in Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever and Footloose.
Also starring in the show is Asha Parker Wallace, who makes her professional and West End debut as Nikki, and Paul Jacob French (An Officer and a Gentleman, Annie) as Jackson.
Further casting will be announced soon.
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 includes Tom Curran (Orchestrator and Arranger), Nate Bertone (Set Designer), Marco Marco (Costume Designer), Roberto Surace (Additional Costume Designs), Rory Beaton (Lighting Designer), Nina Dunn (Video Designer) Ben Harrison (Sound Designer), Jessica Plews (Wigs and Hair Designer), Dominic Skinner (Make-up Designer), Toby Higgins (Musical Supervisor), Harry Blumenau (Casting Director), Patrick Malony (Production Manager), Aaron Renfree (Associate Director/Resident Director & Choreographer), Jenni Thomasson(Associate Choreographer), Natalie Jackson (Costume Supervisor), Zoe Gale (Associate Wigs and Hair Supervisor), Nicola Crawford (Associate Lighting Designer), Chris Poon (Musical Director), Caitlin Morgan (Associate Musical Director), Josh Griffiths (Assistant Musical Director), Andy Barnwell (Orchestral Manager) and David O’Mahoney (Script Supervisor).
Photos of Burlesque from last year’s Manchester run
Last year’s Manchester and Glasgow creative team also included direction and choreography by Nick Winston (Bonnie & Clyde, Midnight Cowboy), set design by Soutra Gilmour (Sunset Blvd.), and costume design by Ryan Dawson Laight, none of whom are back for the West End version of the show.
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.
Book tickets to Burlesque The Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London
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