⭐ BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL – UK TOUR – INITIAL CAST ANNOUNCED ⭐
Initial casting for the UK tour of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL has been announced.
The UK tour of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL will star Faye Brookes as Tess Richarde, Ryan Carter as Sean/Ms Loretta, the previously announced Gracie O’Brien as Ali Rose, making her professional stage debut, Davide Fienauri as Vince, Tyler Davis as Jackson and Vanessa Ela Young as Nikki, with further casting to be announced.
The UK tour will open New Victoria Theatre, Woking on 25th July 2026 before touring throughout 2026 and 2027, with more dates to be announced.
Also, a second new production of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL, starring Olivier Award winner Cassidy Janson as Tess, will return to London this September at brand new West End venue The Arts at Marble Arch.
Based on the iconic film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL is a glittering, high-voltage theatrical event packed with powerhouse vocals, jaw-dropping choreography, and outrageous glamour.
Welcome to BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL – the glamorous, gritty, outrageously fun new musical based on the beloved hit movie that reminds us… Life’s not Fair. It’s Fabulous.
Step inside a club where sequins shimmer, seduction sparkles, and a single song can change your life forever. When Ali heads to New York searching for her mother, Tess Richarde, she is swept into a dazzling underground world of ambition, temptation, music, and desire – discovering not only her extraordinary voice, but the family she never knew she needed.
Featuring songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia, Diane Warren, Jess Folley, Todrick Hall, and Steven Antin, BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL is a scintillating celebration of self-discovery, empowerment, and unapologetic fabulousness.
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL features writer & creative director Steven Antin, direction by Racky Plews, choreography by Robin Antin and Aaron Renfree, associate choreography by Xena Gusthart, orchestrations & arrangements by Tom Curran, musical supervision by Adam Langston, musical direction by Rob Wicks, set design by Sara Perks, lighting design by Joshie Harriette, costume design by Marco Marco, sound design by Ben Harrison, video design by Duncan McLean, wigs design by Marco Marco, Jess & Jo for JJ Wigs, make-up design by Dominic Skinner, casting by Harry Blumenau CDG CSA, associate casting by Laura Seaborn, associate direction by Christopher D Clegg, associate musical direction by Bianca Fung, costume supervision by Laura Hargreaves, props supervision by Kristy Durman
production management by Toby P Darvill for Production Solutions Group, associate production management by Lewis Moore and general management by Hartshorn Hook Productions Kiki Stevenson.
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