Back in 2010, Christina Aguilera and Cher co-starred in the movie Burlesque — and Entertainment Weekly has learned that Xtina is working behind the scenes to reimagine the film as a stage musical.
Christina is an executive producer on the show, called Burlesque: The Musical. It’s written by the movie’s director, Steven Antin, and includes songs that were written for the movie by Christina, Sia and Diane Warren. Additional songs were written by Todrick Hall and Jess Foley. It’s expected to debut in the U.K.
A few years ago Antin told EW he was working to turn Burlesque into a “hybrid television event/series,” but it appears he’s now settled on a musical.
The original movie starred Christina as a young woman named Ali who becomes friendly with Cher’s Tess, the owner of an LA burlesque club. It was a flop when it was released, but has since done well on home video and now has a cult following.
The soundtrack album also did well: it was nominated for a Grammy and one of the songs Cher performs, “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me,” won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 2011. The album features Christina’s songs “Show Me How You Burlesque,” “Express” and her rendition of Etta James‘ “Something’s Got a Hold on Me.”
Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Related Posts
Music notes: Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more
May 10, 2024
During her second Eras Tour concert in Paris, France, on Friday, May 10, Taylor Swift wore a…
‘Tires’: Netflix rolls out trailer to Shane Gillis’ comedy series
May 10, 2024
NetflixNetflix has rolled out the trailer to Tires, the comedy series featuring stand-up and actor…
Go on tour with Hozier in new video for “Too Sweet”
May 10, 2024
ABC/Paula LoboIt's unusual for an artist to release a video for a song after it's already hit #1 on…
Gordon Ramsay and Fox cook up culinary and lifestyle venture, Bite
May 10, 2024
FoxGordon Ramsay and Fox are taking a Bite out of the culinary marketplace.On Friday, May 10, the…
Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ debuts at #1 on British chart with big sales
The Latest,Discover New Music,Music News
May 10, 2024
Tyrone Lebon/Warner RecordsDua Lipa's Radical Optimism has paid off: Her album dances into the #1…
Marvel movie vet Frank Grillo joins second season of ‘Peacemaker’
May 10, 2024
Grillo, Gunn: Getty Images for Disney -- Warner Bros. DiscoveryJames Gunn is making good on his…
New Music Friday: Camila Cabello, BTS’ RM, MAX and more
The Latest,Discover New Music,Music News
May 10, 2024
Camila Cabello has released another song from her upcoming album C, XOXO: a collaboration with Lil…
Ready the tossed salad and scrambled eggs: Second season of ‘Frasier’ reboot is underway
The Latest,What to Watch,Entertainment
May 10, 2024
Paramount+/Pamela LittkyOn Friday, May 9, Paramount+ reported the second season of the reboot of…