In late September 2023, reports that "Burlesque" would be adapted to a stage musical became apparent as Christina Aguilera will reportedly executively produce it.
Julianne Hough, played Georgia, the pregnant dancer who Christina Aguilera's character had to replace, in the 2010 film directed by Steve Antin.
'Burlesque' The Musical Coming To Broadway?
According to Entertainment Weekly, "Burlesque: The Musical" is coming to town in the coming years. Steve Antin, the director of the hit 2010 film, confirms the new adaptation.
"Yes the stage musical adaptation is happening," Antin told the outlet exclusively. "Very exciting."
Turns out, Christina Aguilera, the lead on the 2010 film will serve as the stage musical's executive producer. Steve Antin will write the musical, including songs from Academy Award icon Diane Warren, Sia, Todrick Hall, Jess Foley, and Aguilera herself.
However, it won't be coming to Broadway anytime soon as the outlet reported that it is expected to debut in the United Kingdom, possibly on the West End.
Antin hinted at the show's continuation in 2020, saying that it was a "re-imagination."
"It morphs what's best about TV, Broadway, film, and digital entertainment. It's a hybrid television event/series taking the movie to the next level," he told Entertainment Weekly at the time, but on another platform.
As of this writing, Aguilera, Cher, and even Warren have yet to issue their statements on the highly-reported revival of the 2010 film onstage.
Julianne Hough Interested In Full Circle Moment With 'Burlesque'?
When Entertainment Tonight got a hold of Julianne Hough, who hosts "Dancing With The Stars," she raved about the 2010 film and how it was well-loved by many.
"Can you imagine?" she mused to the outlet. "Full circle Dancing With the Stars, full circle Burlesque, I mean. That musical, first of all, is such a classic. People love that show and it needs to be on stage."
When she was asked about a potential comeback on the show, she left the guessing to the people: "Who knows, I mean, be there, be in it, whatever!"
When asked further about it - she seemed very onboard about the idea "Heck yeah! Why not? I love it."
The 2010 film was nominated for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards where "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me," sung by Cher and written by Diane Warren was nominated for Best Original Song.
The soundtrack was also nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
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