Burlesque which is transferring to the west end this July has announced it’s lead cast and creative team. Burlesque was a musical drama film from 2009 about a small town girl Ali Rose who moves to Los Angeles and after a series of unsuccessful auditions comes across a burlesque club. There she meets Tess the owner of the struggling Burlesque club.

The show was first seen on stage in Manchester and Glasgow last year written for the stage by Steve Antin. Antin was the director of the film the show is based on. With songs from Christina Aguilera (who played the main character Ali on screen) Sia and Diane Warren. Jess Folley and Todrick Hall also added additional songs.

Burlesque Cast
New Cast of Burlesque: Todrick Hall, Orfeh, Jess Folley

Furthermore the transfer will star Jess Folley as Ali and Todrick Hall as Sean. The role of Tess will be played by Orfeh who will be making her much anticipated West End debut. Orfeh is a Broadway legend and was Tony-nominated for playing Paulette in the Legally Blonde musical.

Lastly joining the lead Burlesque cast is George Maguire as Vince, Paul Jacob Frendch as Jackson and Asha Parker Wallace as Nikki. The creative team have also been announced with Nate Bertone (set designer), Ben Harrison (Sound Designer), Chris Poon (musical Director) and Rory Beaton (lighting designer).

Don’t miss your chance to see this much anticipated West End transfer and book your cheap tickets here!

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