The full cast has been announced for I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical, which will open at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this July.
The cast joining Alexandra Burke as Chaka Khan are Jordan Frazier as Alternate Chaka, Chrissie Bhima as Marie Stevens, Ashley Stroud as Taka Boom, Charlotte St Croix as Milini Khan, Miles Anthony Daley as Richard Holland, Jelani Munroe as Hassan Khan, Sophie Earl as Joni Mitchell, Samuel Sarpong-Broni as Stevie Wonder, Teddy Wills as Fred Hampton, Chris Breistein as Steve Winwood, Maryla Abraham as Sandra Stevens, Daniela Morain as Tammy Michelle and Grant Zavitkovsky as Bob Monaco.
The cast is completed by Connor Wilkins, Gregory Armand, Zinzile Tshuma, Oskarina O’Sullivan, Ryan Hughes, Kazmin Borrer, Ryan Webb, Nimi Spiff, Amara Campbell, Lara Beth-Sas and Nay-Nay.
I’m Every Woman is the powerful and inspiring life story of the award-winning, multi-platinum selling, global superstar herself.
The fame, the fire, the fight – this is her story. I’m Every Woman 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.
It also features Chaka Khan’s much-loved 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 a journey of music, love and betrayal has a book that includes an array of Chaka’s famous friends.
The new musical reveals the woman behind the icon and charts her rise to stardom. It 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, video design by Buckloop, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, costume design by Natalie Pryce, hair, wigs & makeup design by JJ Wigs, casting by Debbie O’Brien, associate direction by Oliver Lidert, associate choreography by Malachi Welch, production management by Toby P Darvill for Production Solutions Group and general management by Emily Obasohan.
I’m Every Woman is produced by Adrian Grant Productions in association with Chaka Khan and ODX Studios. For Adrian Grant Productions: Emily Obasohan, Mahben Quddus and Dave Lumby. For ODX Studios: Nia T Hill, Michael Derek Thomas, Rob O’Neill and Shane Snow. Co-Producers include Tammy Michelle for Chaka Khan Enterprises, and Willette Murphy Klausner for WMK Productions.
The musical made its premiere earlier this year with performances at Hackney Empire, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry and the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne.
*Jordan Frazier will perform on 22, 23, 25 (matinee), 30 (evening) July, 1, 6 (evening), 8 (matinee), 13 (evening), 15 (matinee), 20 (evening), 22 (matinee), 27 (evening), 29 (matinee) August, 3 (evening), 5 (matinee), 10 (evening), 12 (matinee), 17 (evening), 19 (matinee), 24 (evening) and 26 (matinee) September.
The show will open at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from July 22 – September 27 for a limited season. Tickets here.
Top image: Alexandra Burke as Ckaha Khan & cast in I’m Every Woman, credit Danny Kaan (image supplied)