Lead Cast Announced for West End Premiere of Burlesque the Musical at the Savoy Theatre

About the Musical

Burlesque the Musical follows Ali, a young woman who arrives in New York in search of her mother and stumbles into an underground club bursting with music, movement, and possibility. Within this world of glitter and grit, she finds both her voice and an unexpected family of misfits and dreamers. Adapted for the stage by Steven Antin, the musical features hit songs from the original film alongside new music by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

The production promises a sensory explosion of dance, fashion, and drama set beneath the city lights—“a club like no other… where the sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a life can change in the flick of a feather boa.”

Creative Team

• Book: Steven Antin

• Director & Choreographer: Todrick Hall

• Additional Book Material: Kate Wetherhead

• Orchestrator & Arranger: Tom Curran

• Set Designer: Nate Bertone

• Costume Design: Marco Marco, with additional designs by Roberto Surace

• Lighting Design: Rory Beaton

• Video Design: Nina Dunn

• Sound Design: Ben Harrison

• Wigs and Hair Design: Jessica Plews

• Make-up Design: Dominic Skinner

• Musical Supervisor: Toby Higgins

• Casting Director: Harry Blumenau

• Production Manager: Patrick Malony

• Associate Director & Choreographer: Aaron Renfree

• Associate Choreographer: Jenni Thomasson

• Musical Director: Chris Poon

The show is executive produced by Christina Aguilera and produced by Adam Paulden, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Sue Gilad, Larry Rogowsky, Steven Antin, and Clint CulpepperBritish Theatre Mail - ….

Performance Schedule and Ticket Information

• Dates: 10 July – 6 September 2025

• Venue: Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, The Strand, London WC2R 0ET

• Gala Night: Tuesday 22 July

• Performance Times:

  • Monday–Saturday at 7.30pm

  • Wednesday & Saturday matinees at 2.30pm

Bringing Burlesque Back to London

Following record-breaking regional previews in Manchester and Glasgow, Burlesque the Musical brings high-glamour, high-energy storytelling to the West End stage with a cast of internationally recognised performers and a contemporary pop-infused score. With its themes of resilience, reinvention, and self-expression, the production aims to inspire as much as it entertains.

A glittering, high-profile event in this year’s theatrical calendar, Burlesque is set to bring the heat to the Savoy Theatre this summer. Early booking is advised.