Magic Mike is coming to New York, and Playbill has a first look at the stage show, which will begin performances October 8 in a custom-built venue at 268 W. 47th Street. Opening night is set for October 22. See creator/director Channing Tatum discuss the production, plus a performance from the dance show set to "Pony" by Ginuwine, in the video above.

In a panel discussion for press January 20, Tatum and the show's team discussed why they wanted to bring the 2012 film, originally directed by Steven Soderbergh, to the stage. Said co-director Alison Faulk: “After the second film, Channing started saying, 'You know what, I think we're gonna do a show. For better or worse, my name is associated with this stripping thing, so let's create something that's actually super intentional, and make a new genre where we can pose these beautiful questions and ask women: "What do you want?" And give them more of what they want and create something that is deserving of a woman.'"

The show, which has had previous iterations in London and Las Vegas, promises to be the "ultimate girls' night out," with a show that includes dance, acrobatics, and plenty of audience interactions. The venue for the show will be purpose-built, with not just a stage, but also with a robust patrons' lounge, as well as food and beverage service. The performance house itself will be a 425-seat in-the-round venue, with production design by Rachel O’Toole and scenic design by Rob Bissinger and Anita La Scala. 

Said executive producer Vincent Marini. "It rains in the room. It is an extraordinary space, and it's designed to make sure that no matter where you are in the room, no matter what seat you have, you're within feet of the performers."

Audiences might get to be feet away from one special performer. At the event, Tatum did tease that he will, one day, perform live at Magic Mike—though he won't announce it beforehand. Said Tatum: “We have a water routine that we're very, very proud of. I knew when we created it, I was like, 'There's no version of me not doing this at some point.' And I was gonna do it in Vegas, and I went to go and kind of rehearse it. And then, for reasons I won't get into, it didn't happen. And so, I'm still waiting to get my chance to go on stage in my own show. So I won't advertise it, it'll just happen.” He then added that, "We hope to be here as long as Lion King." So plenty of time for Tatum to brush up on his dance moves.

See photos from the preview event below.

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Photos: Channing Tatum and Company of Magic Mike Live Meets the Press

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The New York cast will be led by Sebastian Melo Taivera as Mike, with an ensemble that includes 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, by Katie Zanca Spalding, will be announced at a later date.

The New York production of Magic Mike Live is co-directed and choreographed by Emmy-nominated choreographer Alison Faulk with choreographer and associate director Luke Broadlick and features music supervision and composition by Jack Rayner, production design by Rachel O’Toole, scenic design by Rob Bissinger and Anita La Scala, costume direction by Marina Toybina, aerial choreography by Dreya Weber, lighting design by Philip Gladwell, sound design by Nick Kourtides, production supervision by Don Gilmore, and general management by Alchemy Production Group.

The show is being produced by Free Association Live in association with Bruce Robert Harris, Alan Shorr, Richard Winkler, Howard Kagan, Nick Padgett, Jessica Jenen, and the late Jack W. Batman. Vincent Marini serves as executive producer.

For tickets, visit MagicMikeLive.com.