First Ever Stage Adaptation of Burlesque The Musical to premiere at Manchester Opera House

Adam Paulden and Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky

Steven Antin and Christina Aguilera

present

By

Steven Antin

FEATURING SONGS BY

Christina Aguilera, Sia & Diane Warren

ADDITIONAL SONGS BY

Jess Folley and Todrick Hall

Additional material by Kate Wetherhead

Based on the Sony Pictures/Screen Gems film

Manchester Opera House | Thursday 13 June – Saturday 29 June 2024

Sign up for advance information and priority access – www.burlesquethemusical.com

Burlesque the Musical – the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci – will have its World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House.

Performances will begin on Thursday 13 June and run through until Saturday 29 June 2024. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 8 November 2023.  Sign up for advance information and priority access to tickets at www.burlesquethemusical.com

Burlesque the Musical has a book by Steven Antin, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead.  The music and lyrics are by Christina AguileraSiaDiane WarrenTodrick Hall & Jess Folley.

Christina Aguilera, who will serve as the Executive Producer of Burlesque the Musical, said:

Burlesque was my first feature film — and creating the role of Ali along with co-writing the music was a part of my career that I will always cherish.  I am so happy to be reunited with Steven, this time behind-the-scenes as an Executive Producer and contributing songwriter for our new stage version.  Recreating Burlesque as a live theatre experience is something I always hoped would happen, and here we are!”

Steven Antin added:

“To say that I’m excited is an understatement. ‘Peel me off the ceiling’ is more accurate. Getting Burlesque the Musical to the stage has been an ambition and a dream of mine for over 10 years.  I’m working with the best creative and producing team in the world, and we are all beyond thrilled that Christina has chosen to come on board as Executive Producer.  It’s a privilege to be working with her again. Her unrivaled experience, intuition and artistry continues to elevate everything. So exciting to be on this new journey with Xtina.”

Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie.

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 the bright lights of New York in search of her long-lost 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. Among this unlikely family of misfits, dreamers and schemers, Ali will unwittingly find her real voice, discover her talent, and find where she really, truly belongs.

Written by Steven Antin, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead, and directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles with songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside additional songs by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Burlesque is the big new musical that says life isn’t fair…it’s fabulous!

The full creative team for Burlesque the Musical is: Steven Antin (Book Writer), with additional material by Kate Wetherhead, Music and Lyrics by Christina AguileraSiaDiane WarrenTodrick Hall & Jess FolleyNick Winston (Director and Choreographer), Soutra Gilmour (Set Designer), Tom Curran (Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations), Ryan Dawson Laight (Costume Designer), Phil Bateman (Musical Supervisor), Chris Poon (Musical Director), Robin Antin (Creative Co-Producer/Associate Choreographer), Harry Blumenau (Casting Director), Sarah-Jane Price (Casting Associate) and Lloyd Thomas (Production Manager).   Further information about the show will be announced in due course.

Burlesque The Musical is produced and general managed by ADAMA Entertainment:

ADAMA Entertainment produces, manages and programmes outstanding live theatre and events in the UK and across the world. Adopting a down-to-earth approach, the company has won numerous accolades for its work, including 3 Olivier awards, a South Korean DIMF award and the coveted WhatsOnStage.com award for Best New Musical.

The company offers theatrical management and programming services to other producers, promoters and companies. It also owns high-quality production sets that are available for hire, and programmes a flexible central London space for rehearsals, photo shoots and more. ADAMA is co-owner of the North East’s leading performing arts college, Musical Theatre Studio (MTS).

Founder-Managing Director: Adam Paulden

Chairman: Jason Haigh-Ellery

BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

Manchester Opera House

3 Quay Street

Manchester

M3 3HP

Performances

Thursday 13 June – Saturday 29 June 2024

For Thursday 13, Friday 14, Saturday 16 June – 7.30pm only

Monday 17 – Saturday 29 June:

  • Mon – Sat 7.30pm
  • Matinees 2.30pm on Thursdays & Saturdays

Box Office

www.burlesquethemusical.com

Tickets:  From £11.25 – £73.25

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