Jess Folley will play Ali in Burlesque the Musical, the primary ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing film Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.
Steven Antin mentioned: ‘I’m so thrilled that now we have the powerhouse that’s Jess Folley taking up the long-lasting function of Ali Rose. She is a uncommon expertise certainly. An unimaginable singer, an exquisite, instinctual actress, a spectacular songwriter…and
The different solid members who’re creating the world of Burlesque deserve greater than only a temporary point out. The stakes and the bar for being within the Burlesque solid are very excessive. It requires a uncommon breed of expertise and now we have regarded tirelessly for these particular individuals who will populate our world. From George Maguire, to Billie-Kay, B Terry, Jess Qualter, Yasmin Harrison, Lily Wang, Hollie-Ann Lowe and Alessia McDermott and extra! These artists are the creme de la creme.’
Jess Folley added: ‘A year ago, I was lucky enough to have the chance to compose a song for the show and fortunately for me, Steven loved it! We had a couple of calls to get to know each other, and the next thing I know he had asked me to play Ali in the workshops and then the show itself. Since then, I’ve written numerous different songs, turn out to be a part of the inventive crew and have completely fallen in love with this mission. I’m past excited to be within the Burlesque household and might’t wait to open as Ali Rose in Manchester in June.’
Jess gained the primary collection of the nationwide ITV present The Voice Kids UK and in 2019 her band RLY had been topped winners of X Factor – The Band. Jess has since devoted all her time to growing herself as an artist and songwriter, having had the chance to work with a few of the most revered songwriters and producers within the trade.
Other solid members introduced immediately are: Olivier Award-winning George Maguire as Vince, Billie-Kay as Sophia, B Terry as Georgie, West End favorite, and TikTok and social media sensation Jess Qualter as Daphne, Yasmin Harrison as Brenda/Dance Captain, Lily Wang as Fifi, Hollie-Ann Lowe as Summer and Alessia McDermott within the Ensemble.
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Wed 11 to Sat 28 September 2024
Mon – Tues 7:30pm
Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:30pm
Earlier present instances on Saturday 28 September at 1pm and 6pm
On sale Friday 26 January 2024, 10am Priority Access, 12pm General Onsale
Tickets: From £11.25
Image: Elliot Morgan
