Burlesque Is Big, Burlesque Is Beautiful, Burlesque Is Back!
One of the most talked about shows of the decade is announcing a West End return... and a major UK tour, coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford on Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 September 2026!
Christina Aguilera, Adam Paulden & Jason Haigh-Ellery, Steven Antin, Clint Culpepper and In Fine Company are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Burlesque the Musical will open in the West End at the new theatre The Arts at Marble Arch Previews from Saturday 12 September (booking to Sunday January 31, 2027) Gala press night: Wednesday 23 September. At the same time, a second production will start a major UK tour and continue through 2026 & 2027.
Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will return in triumph to the West End this summer following its 100% sold out critically acclaimed strictly limited season at the Savoy Theare. Burlesque the Musical will be staged in the West End’s newest theatre, The Arts at Marble Arch, where over the next two years, more than 500,000 people are expected to attend performances.
Written by Steven Antin, Burlesque the Musical is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles with songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia, Diane Warren, Jess Folley and Todrick Hall.
Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie that reminds us…Life Isn’t Fair...It’s Fabulous! Discover a club like no other...a place beneath the city lights where the sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a life can change in the flick of a feather boa.
When Ali heads to New York in search of her mother, she finds herself drawn into a dazzling underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever. Ali will unwittingly find her extraordinary voice and a most unlikely family of misfits, dreamers, and schemers.
Cast and creative team to be announced soon.
Burlesque The Musical is produced by Christina Aguilera, Adam Paulden & Jason Haigh-Ellery, Steven Antin, Clint Culpepper, In Fine Company.
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