Burlesque (stage musical)

Burlesque
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Music	Christina Aguilera Sia Diane Warren Todrick Hall Jess Folley
Lyrics	Christina Aguilera Sia Diane Warren Todrick Hall Jess Folley
Book	Steven Antin
Basis	Burlesque by Steven Antin
Premiere	13 June 2024: Manchester Opera House
Productions	2024 Manchester 2024 Glasgow 2025 West End

Burlesque is a musical with a book by Steven Antin, including 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 of the same name, and is produced by ADAMA® Entertainment Limited.

The musical focuses on Ali Rose, an aspiring singer who leaves her small hometown for New York in search for her mother where she becomes a dancer at a burlesque club.

Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, the original production of Burlesque opened in Manchester at the Manchester Opera House in June and October 2024, and in Glasgow at the Theatre Royal in September of the same year. It is set to make its West End debut at the Savoy Theatre 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.

In November 2023, the musical was officially announced, and producers confirmed that it would have its world premiere in the United Kingdom in 2024.

Productions

Manchester and Glasgow (2024)

The musical made its world premiere at the Manchester Opera House in Manchester on 13 June 2024, where it ran until 29 June. The show is scheduled to move to the Theatre Royal in Glasgow from September 11 to 28. It then returned to Manchester from 3 October to 2 November.

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.

The original cast featured Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Jackie Burns as Tess, George Maguire as Vince, and Todrick Hall as Sean.

West End (2025)

On 24 March, it was announced that the musical would play at the Savoy Theatre for a limited summer engagement from 10 July until September 6. Casting details are yet to be revealed.

Musical numbers

Act I

• "Prologue"
• "Welcome to Burlesque"
• "Something's Got A Hold On Me"
• "Got It All From You"
• "Sugar Daddy Diet"
• "Home"
• "What Are Clothes"
• "Big"
• "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me"
• "Ammo"
• "Show Me How You Burlesque (pre reprise)"
• "Wagon Wheel Watusi"
• "Tough Lover"

Act II

• "Express"
• "Copy Kitty"
• "Bound to You"
• "A Guy What Takes His Time"
• "Good Girl"
• "Ammo (reprise)"
• "Bigger"
• "Life's Not Fair It's Fabulous"
• "Got It All From You"
• "Ammo"
• "Show Me How You Burlesque"

Cast and characters

Character	Manchester
	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

External links

• Official website