Alexandra Burke will play Chaka Khan in new production I’m Every Woman: The Musical, which will open at The Peacock Theatre in London in March 2026.
The fame, the fire, the fight – this is her story. I’m Every Woman: The Musical brings to life the untold story of Chaka Khan, one of the most influential voices of our time. Unapologetically bold and deeply human, the production explores her unwavering passion for civil rights, her defiance in the face of a toxic music industry, the harrowing road through addiction, and the unrelenting pressure of being a working mother. At its core, it’s a story of resilience, purpose, and power – a celebration of the woman behind the legend.
The show will feature Chaka Khan’s songs released as a solo artist and lead singer of the band Rufus, such as I Feel For You, Tell Me Something Good, Ain’t Nobody, Sweet Thing, Higher Love and Through The Fire. The show, which is described as a journey of music, love and betrayal, has a book that includes an array of Chaka’s famous friends from Joni Mitchell and Prince, to Stevie Wonder and Steve Winwood.
Joining Alexandra are Jordan Frazier as alternate Chaka Khan, Paige Peddie as Taka Boom, Chanice Alexander-Burnett as Tammy Michelle/Paulette McWilliams, Charlotte St Croix as Milini Khan/Whitney Houston, Maryla Abraham as Sandra Stevens, Chrissie Bhima as Marie Stevens, Sophie Earl as Joni Mitchell, Duane-Lamonte O’Garro as Hassan Khan/Luther Vandross, Miles Anthony Daley as Richard Holland/Prince, Teddy Wills as Fred Hampton/Miles Davis/Grand Master Melle Mel, Chris Breistein as Steve Winwood and Oliver Jacobson as Bob Monaco.
Completing the cast in the ensemble are Samuel Sarpong-Broni, Kayleigh Stephenson, Peter Houston, Earl Gregory, Vanessa Dumatey, Gregory Armand, Harry Robinson, Zinzilé Tshuma, Oskarina O’Sullivan and Tarik Frimpong, who is also resident choreographer.
The new musical, which reveals the woman behind the diva and her rise to stardom, has a book by Nia T Hill, direction by Racky Plews, musical supervision by Mark Crossland, choreography by Ebony Clarke, set design by Sara Perks, sound design by Chris Whybrow, costume design by Natalie Pryce, hair & makeup design by JJ Wigs, casting by Debbie O’Brien, associate direction by Oliver Lidert, production management by Toby P Darvill and general management by Emily Obasohan.
I’m Every Woman: The Musical is produced by Adrian Grant Productions in association with Chaka Khan. Co-producers are Willette Klausner Murphy for WMK Productions, Tammy Michelle, Mahben Quddus, and Dave Lumby.
It will run for a strictly limited engagement from March 5 – 28, 2026. Tickets here.
Top image: Alexandra Burke for I’m Every Woman The Chaka Khan Musical, credit Danny Kaan (image supplied)