Meet the cast of Burlesque
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(Updated on 23 Jun 2025)
## **Meet the cast of Burlesque the Musical**
[Burlesque: The Musical](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/burlesque-musical-tickets) is a stage adaptation of the 2010 smash-hit film written and created by **Steven Antin**. It follows the story of Ali Rose, a small-town girl who relocates to New York City and becomes captivated by the lively yet struggling world of a burlesque club. As the story takes the audience on a journey of self-discovery, romance, and jealousy, who are playing the main characters in Burlesque The Musical?
## **Who plays Ali Rose?**
Taking the lead as the main protagonist, Ali Rose is **Jess Foley.** Foley won the first series of The Voice Kids UK. She was also crowned the winner of X Factor - The Band. Burlesque the Musical marks her West End debut.
## **Who plays Tess?**
**Orfeh** plays Tess, the owner of a burlesque club who befriends Ali Rose. Her past theatre credits include *Legally Blonde: The Musical* (Lincoln Center's American Songbook Series), *Chicago* (Lincoln Center's American Songbook Series) and *Pretty Woman: The Musical* (Lincoln Center's American Songbook Series), amongst others.
## **Who plays Sean?**
Taking on the role of Sean, the flamboyant costume designer, is **Todrick Hall**. His theatre credits include *Chicago* ([Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/phoenix-theatre-london)), *The Color Purple* (Broadway Theatre) and *Memphis: The Musical* (Shubert Theatre).
## **Who plays Nikki?**
**Asha Parker-Wallace** plays Nikki, the seasoned performer at the burlesque club. Her past accolades include *Sister Act* (The Arts Educational School) and *Spring Awakening* (The Arts Educational School).
## **Who plays Jackson?**
Playing the kind-hearted Jackson is **Paul Jacob French.** His theatre credits include *An Officer and a Gentleman* (UK Tour), *Annie* (UK Tour), *The Wizard of Oz* (Curve Theatre) and *Grease* ([Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/dominion-theatre-london)), amongst others.
## **Who plays Vince?**
**George Maguire** plays Tess’s easily manipulated husband, Vince. His past credits include *Death Note in Concert* ([Lyric Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/lyric-theatre-london)), *Bonnie & Clyde* ([Garrick Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/garrick-theatre-london)/Arts Theatre/[Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/theatre-royal-drury-lane-london)) and *Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol* ([Southbank Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/queen-elizabeth-hall-southbank-centre-london)), amongst others.
### **Who are the current Burlesque members?**
The show-stopping musical officially opens in the West End on 22 July 2025.
The production features **Michael Afemare** (Ensemble), **Courtenay Brady** (Ensemble), **Paje Campbell** (Ensemble), **Sophie Cracknell** (Daphne), **Hope Dawe** (Alternate Ali Rose), **Marlee Jay** (Ensemble), **Angus Good** (Swing), **Charlotte Jaconelli** (Queenie), **Elly Jay** (Swing), **Idriss Kargbo** (Alternate Sean), **Billie Kay** (Sophia and Second Tess), **Deja Linton** (Ensemble), **Hollie-Ann Lowe** (Spring), **Callum Macdonald** (Cover for Vince and Trey), **Alessia McDermott** (Summer and Second Nikki), **Jess Qualter** (Spring), **Liam Roodhouse** (Ensemble), **Janine Somcio** (Ensemble), **India Thornton** (Swing)** **and **Daniel Wijingaarden** (Ensemble).
### **Famous faces who have played Ali Rose**?
International megastar **Christina Aguilera** famously played Ali Rose in 2010 smash-hit film and is a part of the creative team for Burlesque the Musical, providing music and lyrics alongside other musical legends such as **Sia** and **Dianne Warren**.
### **Famous faces who have played Tess**?
The role of Tess was made famous by the legendary **Cher** in the 2010 film.
Broadway star **Jackie Burns** took on the role of Tess at the Manchester Opera House.
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