Burlesque The Musical – Full West End cast announced for the Savoy Theatre

Burlesque The Musical has revealed full casting ahead of its West End premiere next month at the Savoy Theatre in London.

Burlesque had its world premiere in Manchester last year, and is playing a limited season at the Savoy Theatre from 10 July to 6 September 2025.

Already announced in the cast are Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Shrek The Musical) as Sean, Jess Folley (The Voice) as Ali Rose, Olivier Award-winner George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon, Bonnie & Clyde) as Vince Maguire, Broadway star Orfeh (Pretty Woman the Musical) as club owner Tess, Asha Parker Wallace as Nikki, and Paul Jacob French (An Officer and a Gentleman, Annie) as Jackson.

They will be joined by Charlotte Jaconelli as Queenie, Jake Dupree as Trey/Chardonnay, Sophie Cracknell as Daphne, Jess Qualter as Spring, Alessia McDermott as Summer and second Nikki, and Billie Kay as Sophia and second Tess. Hope Dawe is alternate Ali Rose, Idriss Kargbo as Alternate Sean, and Callum Macdonald is cover for Vince and Trey.

The Ensemble features Michael Afemare, Courtenay Brady, Paje Campbell, Marlee Fergusson, Deja Linton, Hollie-Ann Lowe, Liam Roodhouse, Janine Somcio and Daniel Wijingaarden; and the Swings are Elly Jay, Callum Bell, Angus Good, Ellie Jay and India Thornton.

Burlesque The Musical - The West End company. Photo by Haris Nukem — *Burlesque The Musical – The West End company. Photo by Haris Nukem*

Todrick Hall also directs and choreographs the show.

Burlesque The Musical is written by Steven Antin, based on his original movie, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead. Songs in the show are by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, with additional songs by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

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.

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