Burlesque The Musical Casting Revealed At Savoy Theatre
Casting has been announced before Burlesque the Musical's opening, which will begin performances at the Savoy Theatre in London on 10 July.
Making their return to the musical following previews in Glasgow and Manchester are Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Todrick Hall (who also choreographs and directs, and has written new music for the show alongside Folley) as Sean, and Olivier Award winner actor George Maguire as Vince.
Also joining the cast of the show will be Broadway star Orfeh as Tess, Paul Jacob French as Jackson, and Asha Parker Wallace, making her professional and West End stage debut as Nikki.
Based on Steven Antin’s 2010 film starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, the new musical follows Ali as she arrives in New York to search for her mother. Once there, she becomes drawn into a murky world that sets her on a very different path.
Completing the Burlesque cast are Callum Bell (Swing), Michael Afemare (Ensemble), Paje Campbell (Ensemble), Courtenay Brady (Ensemble), Hope Dawe (Alternate Ali Rose), Sophie Cracknell (Daphne), Marlee Fergusson (Ensemble), Jake Dupree (Trey/Chardonnay), Angus Good (Swing), Elly Jay (Swing), Charlotte Jaconelli (Queenie), Billie Kay (Sophia and Second Tess), Idriss Kargbo (Alternate Sean), India Thornton (Swing), Deja Linton (Ensemble), Callum Macdonald (Cover for Vince and Trey), Hollie-Ann Lowe (Spring), Janine Somcio (Ensemble), Jess Qualter (Ensemble), Alessia McDermott (Summer and Second Nikki), Liam Roodhouse (Ensemble), and Daniel Wijingaarden (Ensemble).
The show features a talented creative team that includes Christina Aguilera, Todrick Hall, Steven Antin (Book Writer/Producer), Sia, and Jess Folley (Music and Lyrics), Dominic Skinner (Make-up Designer), Tom Curran (Orchestrator and Arranger), Kate Wetherhead (Additional material – Book), Marco Marco (Costume Designer), Nate Bertone (Set Designer), Roberto Surace (Additional Costume Designs), Nina Dunn (Video Designer), Rory Beaton (Lighting Designer), Jessica Plews (Wigs and Hair Designer), Ben Harrison (Sound Designer), Chris Poon (Musical Director).
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