Burlesque is a musical with a book by Steven Antin and additional material by Kate Wetherhead, and music and lyrics by Christina Aguilera, Sia, Diane Warren, Todrick Hall, and Jess Folley. It is based on Antin's 2010 film and is produced by ADAMA® Entertainment Limited.
The musical's story centers on Ali Rose, an aspiring singer, who leaves her small hometown for New York in search for her mother; she becomes a dancer at a burlesque club.
Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, the original production of Burlesque played in Manchester, England, at the Manchester Opera House in June and October 2024, and in Glasgow, Scotland, at the Theatre Royal in September of the same year. It is set to make its West End debut at the Savoy Theatre in London in July 2025.
Background
On 29 September 2023, it was announced that Steven Antin was writing and producing a stage musical adaptation of his 2010 film Burlesque. Christina Aguilera, who played the lead role in the film, joined the project as a producer. It was also announced that Aguilera, Sia, and Diane Warren returned to rework the songs they wrote for the original film, while Todrick Hall and Jess Folley were in charge of writing new songs.[1]
In November 2023, the musical was officially announced, and producers confirmed that it would have its world premiere in the United Kingdom in 2024.[2]
Productions
Manchester and Glasgow (2024)
The musical premiered at the Manchester Opera House in Manchester, England, on 13 June 2024, where it ran until 29 June. The show then played at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, Scotland, from September 11 to 28, 2024, and returned to Manchester from 3 October to 2 November.[3]
The show was directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, and produced by Steven Antin, Christina Aguilera, Adam Paulden, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Sue Gilad, and Larry Rogowsky. Ryan-Lee Seager served as an associate director and choreographer, while Antin's sister, Robin Antin also served as an associate choreographer and a creative co-producer. The musical had costumes by Ryan Dawson Laight, scenic design by Soutra Gilmour, lighting by Jack Knowles, and sound by Ben Harrison.[4]
The original cast featured Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Jackie Burns as Tess, George Maguire as Vince, and Todrick Hall as Sean.[5][4]
West End (2025)
The musical is scheduled play at the Savoy Theatre in London for a limited engagement from 10 July until September 6, 2025.[6]
Musical numbers
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Cast and characters
| Character | Manchester[7] |
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| 2024 | |
| Ali Rose | Jess Folley |
| Tess | Jackie Burns |
| Vince | George Maguire |
| Shaun | Todrick Hall |
| Jackson | Michael Mather |
| Nikki | Nina Ann Nelson |
| Georgie | B Terry |
| Sophia | Billie-Kay |
| Trey | Ope Sowande |
| Brenda | Yasmin Harrison |
| Fifi | Lily Wang |
| Daphne | Jess Qualter |
| Summer | Hollie-Ann Lowe |
| Sally | Alessia McDermott |
References
- ^ Gans, Andrew (29 September 2023). "Christina Aguilera Producing Stage Adaptation of "Burlesque" Film". Playbill.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (1 November 2023). ""Burlesque the Musical", With Songs by Christina Aguilera and More, Sets 2024 World Premiere". Playbill.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (12 January 2024). "Christina Aguilera's "Burlesque" the Musical Will Play Manchester and Glasgow Before West End Premiere". Playbill.
- ^ a b Gans, Andrew (7 February 2024). "Todrick Hall and More Join Cast of World Premiere of "Burlesque" Musical". Playbill.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (22 January 2024). "Jess Folley, George Maguire, Billie-Kay, Jess Qualter, More Cast in World Premiere of "Burlesque" Musical". Playbill.
- ^ "Burlesque the Musical to transfer to the West End". 24 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Creative & Cast | Burlesque The Musical". burlesqueonstage.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
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