I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical is now set to have its London premiere at Hackney Empire this month, after essential building works led to the temporary closure of the Peacock Theatre.
Alexandra Burke is set to play Chaka in London, as well as in performances in Coventry and Eastbourne.
Joining her at Hackney Empire 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, Samuel Sarpong-Broni as Charles Stevens/Yoruba Priest/Stevie Wonder and Peter Houston as Bob Monaco.
Completing the cast in the ensemble are Kayleigh Stephenson, Earl Gregory, Vanessa Dumatey, Gregory Armand, Harry Robinson, Zinzile Tshuma, Oskarina O’Sullivan, Connor Wilkins and Tarik Frimpong, who is also resident choreographer.
I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical is the powerful and inspiring life story of the award-winning, multi-platinum selling, global superstar herself. The new musical reveals the woman behind the icon, and charts her rise to stardom.
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 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 Simeon Beckett, production management by Toby P Darvill and general management by Emily Obasohan.
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 a journey of music, love and betrayal has a book that includes an array of Chaka’s famous friends.
It is produced by Adrian Grant Productions in association with Chaka Khan. Coproducers include Tammy Michelle for Chaka Khan Enterprises, Nia T Hill and Michael Derek Thomas for ODX Studios; Willette Murphy Klausner for WMK Productions. For Adrian Grant Productions: Mahben Quddus and Dave Lumby.
I’m Every Woman will now make its London Premiere with a limited engagement at Hackney Empire from 20 – 25 March. Tickets here.
Top image: L-R Jordan Frazier, Alexandra Burke, Chanice Alexander Burnett in rehearsals for I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical. Credit Danny Kaan (image supplied)