Burlesque Cast Leads Announced For West End Run

The Burlesque cast was recently revealed! This is ahead of the shows opening at The Savoy Theatre. Following a successful run in Glasgow and Manchester, the show will transfer to the West End on 10th July until 6th September.

Burlesque the Musical is based on the hit film from 2010. It follows the story of a small town girl Ali who wants to make it in the big city. She nabs a job waiting tables in a Burlesque Club and finds herself as the star of their new shows. Her incredible voice revolutionizes how the club runs.

The new musical features hits from Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren. This is alongside songs by Jess Folley and Todrick Hall with additional material by Kate Wetherhead.

The new Burlesque cast features pop star Jess Folley as Ali. As well as George Maguire as Vince, Paul Jacob French as Jackson and Asha Parker Wallace as Nikki. Also, DragRace Icon, choreographer and song writer Todrick Hall will play Sean. Hall will also direct and choreograph the West End transfer.

Lastly, Broadway star Orfeh plays Tess, the owner of the struggling Burlesque club (played by Cher in the film).

The remaining Burlesque Cast is yet to be annonced.

Alongside the new Burlesque cast, the production also announced their full creative team! It includes Tom Curran (orchestrator/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), and Toby Higgins (musical supervisor). The casting is by Harry Blumenau with 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).

Burlesque The Musical will run from 10th July until 6th September at The Savoy Theatre. Book your cheap tickets now and for more information on the New Burlseque Cast keep your eyes peeled on LSBO theatre news.