The musical has made its debut at the West End's Savoy Theatre this month following record-breaking previews in Manchester and Glasgow last year.
The company of Burlesque the Musical. Photo by Pamela Raith.
Based on Steven Antin's 2010 film, which was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture and shares the same name, is playing for a limited time this summer.
Burlesque The Musical tells the story of Ali, who travels to New York in search of her mother and is swept into the dazzling, underground world of burlesque. Along the way, she uncovers her remarkable talent and builds an unexpected family among a vibrant group of misfits, dreamers, and schemers.
The production stars the Tony and Grammy Award nominee Orfeh (Pretty Woman The Musical) as Tess, Asha Parker Wallace as Nikki, Todrick Hall as Sean, Jess Folley as Ali Rose, George Maguire as Vince, and Paul Jacob French (Wizard of Oz) as Jackson.
Completing the cast is Michael Afemare (Ensemble), Callum Bell (Swing), Courtenay Brady (Ensemble), Paje Campbell (Ensemble), Sophie Cracknell (Daphne), Hope Dawe (Alternate Ali Rose), Marlee Fergusson (Ensemble), Angus Good (Swing), Charlotte Jaconelli (Queenie), Ellie Jay (Swing), Billie Kay (Sophia and Second Tess), Deja Linton (Ensemble), Hollie-Ann Lowe (Spring), Callum Macdonald (Cover for Vince and Trey), Alessia McDermott (Summer and Second Nikki), Jake Dupree (Trey/Chardonnay), Elly Jay (Swing), Idriss Kargbo (Alternate Sean), Jess Qualter (Ensemble), Liam Roodhouse (Ensemble), Janine Somcio (Ensemble), India Thornton (Swing) and Daniel Wijingaarden (Ensemble).
Burlesque The Musical plays at the Savoy Theatre until 6 September.
