The hit stage adaptation of the 2010 movie Burlesque will make its eagerly awaited West End debut this summer.
Following crowd-pleasing runs at the Manchester Opera House and Glasgow Theatre Royal last year the lavish production will begin performances at the Savoy Theatre on 10 July ahead of a gala night on 22 July. The West End season will run until 22 July.
Burlesque The Musical features a book by the backstage movie’s director and original writer Steven Antin with additional material by Kate Wetherhead. The musical also features music and lyrics by pop superstars Christina Aguilera and Sia and multi-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren, with new music by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.
Commenting on the show’s imminent West End debut, Aguilera who starred alongside Cher in the original film and serves as executive producer of the stage production said: “I’m proud that Burlesque the Musical is coming to London’s West End! Our journey of making this film to bringing this show to the stage has been so special and exciting. Following our successful previews, having the show land in the West End later this year is a dream come true!”
Based on the Sony Pictures/Screen Gems film, Burlesque The Musical is produced and general managed by ADAMA Entertainment.
Featuring a star-studded cast led by Cher, Aguilera, Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell, Alan Cumming and Peter Gallagher, the original film featured the Golden Globe Award-winning Diane Warren-penned song ‘You Haven’t Seen The Last of Me’ performed by Cher.
Angela Thomas
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