Magic Mike Live is coming to New York City this fall.
Created and directed by Channing Tatum, the star of the Magic Mike films, a new production of the show will play a custom-built venue near Times Square (268 W. 47th Street) starting Oct. 8, ahead of an Oct. 22 opening night. Versions of the show, featuring male strippers, are also playing in Vegas and London.
“This all started as a crazy idea 10 years ago and look at it now,” Tatum said. “When we were coming up with the concept for our original show, we first came to the streets of New York City where I hid in a secret confession booth we set up in Midtown and asked women what they really want. Not just in a show, but in life. They shared some deeply powerful things. That insight helped us create our shows in Vegas, London and all over the world. With 10 years of experience and surrounding ourselves with a team of strong and creative women, we’re now coming back to where it all started in New York.”
The 90-minute show is described as a combination of “world-class dance, athleticism, and acrobatics, layered with music and comedy, grounded in a message of confidence, celebration, and empowerment.” The cast will be led by Sebastian Melo Taivera as “Mike,” with an ensemble that includes Charles Bartley, Kayla Brenda, Nate Bryan, Daniel Blessing, John Carlos Cabrera, Jayson Collantes, Shane Davis, Alexandre Deakin, Sebastian Gonzalez, Jhan Mena, Casey Sheehan, Ellena Takos, Marcus Vrondas, and Josh Williams. Additional casting to be announced.
The venue will also feature two lounges, with Authentic Hospitality, the group behind Pebble Bar, Jac’s on Bond, and Ray’s, curating one and Tatum curating a smaller lounge.
The New York production of Magic Mike Live is co-directed and choreographed by Emmy-nominated choreographer Alison Faulk with choreographer and associate director Luke Broadlick.