is BURLESQUE good enough? | ★★★ review of the new West End stage musical adaptation of the film

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content:    / @mickeyjotheatre   • OHMYGOD HEY! Last night, I was invited to attend the gala opening night performance of BURLESQUE at the Savoy Theatre in London. The new musical, which premiered in Manchester last year, is based on the film of the same name starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. Amidst some alleged backstage controversy, here are my thoughts on the actual show onstage, and whether or not it is good enough for West End audiences this summer... • 00:00 | introduction 02:20 | synopsis / overview 10:52 | adaptation issues 18:14 | creative choices 26:46 | biggest problems 34:50 | performances 43:23 | final thoughts • SUBSCRIBE to My Channel: @MickeyJoTheatre #musical #theatre #drama