The West End premiere of Burlesque the Musical—based on Steven Antin’s film of the same name, which starred Christina Aguilera and Cher—ends its limited engagement at London's Savoy Theatre September 6.

Directed and choreographed by Todrick Hall, the production officially opened July 22 following previews that began July 10. Read the reviews here. 

Jess Folley, who wrote new music for the show alongside Hall, returned to the role of Ali Rose after originating the part in Manchester and Glasgow last year. Also returning from the previous runs were Hall as Sean and Olivier winner George Maguire as Vince, newly joined by Tony nominee Orfeh, making her West End debut taking on the role of Tess, originated for the screen by Cher; Asha Parker Wallace, making her professional debut as Nikki; and Paul Jacob French playing Jackson.

Completing the cast: Sophie Cracknell as Daphne, Hope Dawe as the Alternate Ali Rose, Jake Dupree as Trey/Chardonnay, Idriss Kargbo as Alternate Sean, Billie Kay as Sophia and Second Tess, Charlotte Jaconelli as Queenie, Hollie-Ann Lowe, Callum Macdonald as cover for Vince and Trey, Jess Qualter as Spring, and Alessia McDermott as Summer and Second Nikki, plus ensemble members Michael Afemare, Courtenay Brady, Paje Campbell, Marlee Fergusson, Deja Linton, Liam Roodhouse, Janine Somcio, and Daniel Wijingaarden as well as swings Callum Bell, Angus Good, Elly Jay, and India Thornton.

Check out photos of the new musical in the gallery below.

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Photos: Burlesque The Musical in the West End

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Written and produced by Antin with additional material by Kate Wetherhead (The Devil Wears Prada), Burlesque features songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia, with new music by Hall and Folley.

The musical follows Ali, who heads to the bright lights of New York in search of her long-lost mother and finds herself drawn into an underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever.

The creative team also includes orchestrator and arranger Tom Curran, set designer Nate Bertone, costume designer Marco Marco with additional costume designs by Roberto Surace, lighting designer Rory Beaton, video designer Nina Dunn, sound designer Ben Harrison, wigs and hair designer Jessica Plews, makeup designer Dominic Skinner, musical supervisor Toby Higgins, casting director Harry Blumenau, and production manager Patrick Malony.

Adam Paulden and Jason Haigh-Ellery produced, with Sue Gilad and Larry Rogowsky, Steven Antin and Christina Aguilera, and Clint Culpepper.

Visit BurlesqueOnStage.com.