First look production images have been released for I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical, giving audiences an early glimpse of the powerful new musical before it makes its London premiere at Hackney Empire from 20 to 25 March. The production will then open at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry from 1 to 4 April and the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne from 7 to 11 April 2026.
The images, photographed by Danny Kaan, showcase the dynamic visual world of the show. They are available to download until 19 March via https://fromsmash.com/iUaURAWEgp-bt.
Based on the life of multi-platinum recording artist and global icon Chaka Khan, the musical charts her rise to stardom and the personal battles she faced throughout her career.
Alexandra Burke will lead the cast as Chaka Khan in London, Coventry and Eastbourne. Featuring alongside 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.
The ensemble includes Kayleigh Stephenson, Earl Gregory, Vanessa Dumatey, Gregory Armand, Harry Robinson, Zinzile Tshuma, Oskarina O’Sullivan, Connor Wilkins and Tarik Frimpong, who also performs as Resident Choreographer.
The musical explores Chaka Khan’s passion for civil rights, her battles against the pressures of the music industry, addiction and motherhood, and the resilience that shaped her legacy. It features some of her most iconic songs, including I Feel For You, Tell Me Something Good, Ain’t Nobody, Sweet Thing, Higher Love and Through The Fire.
The creative team includes 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 and 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 musical is produced by Adrian Grant Productions in association with Chaka Khan, with co-producers Tammy Michelle for Chaka Khan Enterprises, Nia T. Hill and Michael Derek Thomas for ODX Studios, and Willette Murphy Klausner for WMK Productions. For Adrian Grant Productions: Mahben Quddus and Dave Lumby.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
