Lead casting announced for 'Burlesque the Musical' in the West End

Returning to Burlesque following previews in Manchester and Glasgow are musician Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Todrick Hall as Sean, and Olivier Award winner George Maguire as Vince.

Olivia Rook
Olivia Rook

Lead casting has been revealed for Burlesque the Musical, which begins performances at the Savoy Theatre in the West End on 10 July.

Returning to the show following previews in Manchester and Glasgow are musician Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Todrick Hall (who has written new music for the show alongside Folley, and also choreographs and directs) as Sean, and Olivier Award winner George Maguire as Vince.

Also joining the cast are Broadway star Orfeh (Pretty Woman the Musical, Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever, Footloose) as Tess, Paul Jacob French (An Officer and a Gentleman, Annie, The Wizard of Oz, Grease) as Jackson, and Asha Parker Wallace, who makes her professional and West End debut as Nikki.

The new musical based on Steven Antin’s 2010 film, which stars Christina Aguilera and Cher, follows Ali as she heads to New York in search of her mother. Once there, she is drawn into a world, which sets her on an entirely different path.

The creative team also includes Steven Antin (Book Writer/Producer), Christina Aguilera, Sia, Todrick Hall, and Jess Folley (Music and Lyrics), Kate Wetherhead (Additional material – Book), Tom Curran (Orchestrator and 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), Chris Poon (Musical Director).

Further casting will be announced at a later date.

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Photo credit: Todrick Hall. (Courtesy of production)

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