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‘Burlesque the Musical’ London Opening Postponed to 2027, U.K. Tour Pushed Back (EXCLUSIVE)
The London opening of "Burlesque the Musical" has been postponed until 2027, while its UK tour, due to begin this weekend, has also been pushed back, Variety reports. Producers Steven Antin and Adam Paulden told cast and crew in an email that the delay is "not a cancellation" but insisted momentum behind the show remains strong, despite reports of confusion among crew over undelivered sets.
The stage adaptation of the 2010 film starring Christina Aguilera, Cher and Stanley Tucci had been due to open on 12 September 2026 at the new 550-seat Arts venue in central London. The UK tour was set to launch in Woking this Saturday, but with no set trailers delivered and rehearsals taking place on an empty stage, those dates have now shifted to November, with the tour instead opening in Sunderland in August. The show previously opened in Manchester in 2024 under original writer Antin, followed by runs in Glasgow and the West End, with a European tour also planned for next year.
In short
- London opening of "Burlesque the Musical" delayed to 2027
- UK tour postponed after sets failed to arrive for Woking
- Tour now opens in Sunderland in August; Woking pushed to November
Explained simply
"Burlesque the Musical" is a stage production based on the 2010 film that starred Christina Aguilera, Cher and Stanley Tucci. The film follows a young woman moving to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams in dance and music. The stage adaptation retells this story with the film's original writer, Steven Antin, overseeing the theatrical version.
The musical has been developing and touring, with an opening in Manchester in 2024 followed by a run in Glasgow. The production was planning to expand to London's West End, which comprises the UK's major commercial theatres and represents the pinnacle of theatrical success in Britain. A simultaneous UK-wide tour was also scheduled, bringing the musical to audiences in cities across the country.
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