Burlesque The Musical comes to Stoke on 25 August
Burlesque The Musical is scheduled for Tuesday 25 August 2026 at Regent Theatre Piccadilly in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Visit Stoke Events lists prices from £15 to £78, giving prospective visitors a confirmed date, venue and cost range before they decide whether to attend.
The production is likely to appeal most to theatre-goers interested in vocal-led musicals, stories of self-discovery and music associated with Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren. Its central story combines an underground New York setting with a search for family and belonging.
Ali’s search leads into New York’s underground scene
The musical follows Ali as she arrives in New York looking for the mother she never knew. Her search brings her into a hidden world of music, movement and mystery beneath the city lights, where she begins to uncover the strength of her own voice.
Ali also encounters an unexpected family of dreamers, misfits and schemers. That relationship between personal discovery and the club’s theatrical world provides the story behind the sequins, feather boas and stage spectacle described in the event listing.
The underground setting is therefore more than a visual backdrop. It is where Ali’s search for her mother develops into a wider journey involving identity, belonging and the unconventional people she meets.
Christina Aguilera songs lead the musical programme
Christina Aguilera serves as executive producer, while the musical is written by Steven Antin. The score features songs by Aguilera alongside work by Sia and Diane Warren, placing prominent contemporary pop songwriters at the centre of the production’s musical identity.
The programme also contains new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley. For audiences deciding whether the show suits them, the combination of established songs and newly written material is one of the clearest features confirmed in advance.
Story and spectacle share the spotlight
Although the production is presented through the imagery of a glamorous underground club, its narrative rests on Ali’s changing sense of identity. Her developing voice and the unexpected family around her shape the journey, rather than the club functioning only as decoration.
Visit Stoke Events describes a world where lives can change “in the flick of a feather boa”, reflecting the musical’s blend of movement, mystery and personal transformation.
Confirmed details for the Stoke performance
- Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
- Venue: Regent Theatre Piccadilly
- Address: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1AP
- Listed price range: £15 to £78
- Source: Visit Stoke Events
The supplied listing does not identify which seats or price categories correspond to each amount in the range. It also does not specify a start time or provide booking instructions, transport guidance or accessibility information. Visitors should confirm those details through the event listing or venue information before selecting tickets or making travel arrangements.
Source: Visit Stoke Events
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