Magic Mike Live Debuts in New York This Fall

Channing Tatum's stage production Magic Mike Live will make its New York City debut this fall, bringing an immersive dance spectacle inspired by his hit film franchise to a renovated venue near Times Square.

The show, created and directed by Tatum, begins preview performances on October 8 at 268 West 47th Street, the former site of the Copacabana nightclub, with an official opening night on October 22. The 90-minute production features 13 male dancers led by Sebastian Melo Taivera in the role of Mike, alongside a female master of ceremonies. The ensemble includes performers such as Charles Bartley, Kayla Brenda, Nate Bryan, Daniel Blessing, John Carlos Cabrera, Jayson Collantes, Shane Davis, Alexandre Deakin, Sebastian Gonzalez, Jhan Mena, Casey Sheehan, Ellena Takos, Marcus Vrondas and Josh Williams. Additional casting details are forthcoming.

Audiences will experience a 360-degree format, with dancers performing on stage, overhead and throughout the 425-seat space, blending athletic dance routines, aerial acrobatics, comedy and music. The performance incorporates songs from the films, including Ginuwine's "Pony" and 50 Cent's "Candy Shop," as well as tracks by James Brown,...