Burlesque Musical Returns to West End and UK Tour in 2026

Burlesque the Musical, the stage adaptation of the 2010 Golden Globe-nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, will return to London's West End in September 2026 following a sold-out run at the Savoy Theatre. A separate production will launch a major UK tour that summer, visiting multiple cities including Liverpool and Sunderland.

The musical, written and directed by Steven Antin, who also penned the original screenplay, centers on Ali, a young woman who arrives in New York searching for her mother. Drawn into a vibrant underground burlesque scene filled with music, dance, and intrigue, Ali discovers her powerful singing voice and forms an unlikely family among dreamers, misfits, and performers. The production features a score blending iconic songs from the film with new numbers, including contributions from Aguilera, Sia, Diane Warren, Jess Folley, and Todrick Hall. Tracks like "Show Me How You Burlesque" and "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" highlight the show's energetic mix of empowerment and spectacle.

Producers, led by Aguilera as executive producer alongside Adam Paulden, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Antin, Clint Culpepper, and In Fine Company, announced the revival...