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The Cher Show – 2022/23 Tour

2022/2023 UK and Ireland Tour www.cheronstage.com

Music icon turned Hollywood royalty, the Grammy®, Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning Queen of re-invention has conquered it all. It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical, from the writer of Jersey Boys.

Three Chers is better than one! Three West End stars play Cher as we span her iconic career: Millie O’Connell (SIX, RENT) as BABE, Danielle Steers (Bat Out of Hell, SIX) as LADY and the Olivier Award nominated Debbie Kurup (Prince of Egypt, The Bodyguard) as the ultimate diva, STAR.

The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn. This HUGE new production features a fresh take on her show-stopping costumes which earned her the title of “the ruler of outré reinvention” (VOGUE).

In a dazzling glitter fest sparkling with Cher’s signature wit and style, you’ll be spinning in the aisles to the sounds of her biggest hits, including If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves, The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe, and Believe.

Book now for a joyous party musical fit for the Queen of pop.

Written by Tony award-winning Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), this brand new UK production is directed by Arlene Phillips (Grease, Starlight Express), choreographed by Oti Mabuse (double Strictly Come Dancing winner), with costumes by Gabriella Slade (Spice World Tour, SIX).

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SUNDERLAND, Sunderland Empire –  Tue 26 Apr – Sat 30 Apr 2022

HULL, New Theatre –  Tue 03 May – Sat 07 May 2022

SHEFFIELD, Lyceum Theatre –  Tue 10 May – Sat 14 May 2022

MANCHESTER, Opera House –  Tue 17 May – Sat 21 May 2022

BELFAST, Grand Opera House –  Tue 24 May – Sat 28 May 2022

BLACKPOOL, Opera House Winter Gardens –  Tue 31 May – Sat 04 Jun 2022

NOTTINGHAM, Theatre Royal –  Tue 07 Jun – Sat 11 Jun 2022

CANTERBURY, The Marlowe Theatre –  Tue 14 Jun – Sun 19 Jun 2022

PLYMOUTH, Theatre Royal Plymouth –  Tue 21 Jun – Sat 25 Jun 2022

DUBLIN, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre –  Tue 19 Jul – Sat 30 Jul 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Hippodrome Theatre –  Tue 02 Aug – Sat 06 Aug 2022

MILTON KEYNES, Milton Keynes Theatre –  Tue 09 Aug – Sat 13 Aug 2022

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, Cliffs Pavilion –  Tue 16 Aug – Sat 20 Aug 2022

CARDIFF, New Theatre Cardiff –  Tue 23 Aug – Sat 27 Aug 2022

STOKE-ON-TRENT, Regent Theatre –  Tue 30 Aug – Sat 03 Sep 2022

WOKING, New Victoria Theatre –  Tue 06 Sep – Sat 10 Sep 2022

CHELTENHAM, Everyman Theatre –  Tue 13 Sep – Sat 17 Sep 2022

DARTFORD, The Orchard Theatre –  Mon 19 Sep – Sat 24 Sep 2022

GLASGOW, King’s Theatre –  Tue 27 Sep – Sat 01 Oct 2022

ABERDEEN, His Majesty’s Theatre –  Tue 04 Oct – Sat 08 Oct 2022

EDINBURGH, Festival Theatre –  Tue 11 Oct – Sat 15 Oct 2022

WOLVERHAMPTON, Grand Theatre –  Tue 18 Oct – Sat 22 Oct 2022

BRADFORD, The Alhambra Theatre –  Tue 25 Oct – Sat 29 Oct 2022

BRIGHTON, Theatre Royal Brighton –  Tue 01 Nov – Sat 12 Nov 2022

YORK, Grand Opera House –  Tue 15 Nov – Sat 19 Nov 2022

IPSWICH, Regent Theatre –  Tue 22 Nov – Sat 26 Nov 2022

SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower Theatre –  Tue 03 Jan – Sat 07 Jan 2023

NORTHAMPTON, Royal & Derngate Theatre –  Tue 10 Jan – Sat 14 Jan 2023

LIVERPOOL, Liverpool Empire –  Tue 17 Jan – Sat 21 Jan 2023

BRISTOL, Hippodrome Theatre –  Tue 24 Jan – Sat 28 Jan 2023

WIMBLEDON, New Wimbledon Theatre –  Tue 31 Jan – Sat 04 Feb 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW ➤

DARLINGTON, Darlington Hippodrome –  Tue 07 Feb – Sat 11 Feb 2023

TORQUAY, Princess Theatre –  Tue 14 Feb – Sat 18 Feb 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW ➤

OXFORD, New Theatre Oxford –  Tue 21 Feb – Sat 25 Feb 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW ➤

LLANDUDNO, Venue Cymru –  Tue 28 Feb – Sat 04 Mar 2023

NORWICH, Theatre Royal –  Tue 07 Mar – Sat 11 Mar 2023 ON SALE SOON

CARLISLE, The Sands Centre –  Tue 14 Mar – Sat 18 Mar 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW ➤

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Legend, Icon, Queen. She is Cher and this is her show.

“All of us invent ourselves. Some of us just have more imagination that others” – Cher

A brand new production of The Cher Show will open at Leicester’s Curve on 15 April 2022 and will continue to tour through to 1 April 2023.

With a book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice direction by Arlene Phillips choreography by Oti Mabuse (two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion) and costume design by Gabriella Slade.

Arlene Phillips said of directing The Cher Show , “I have been a fan of Cher since I first heard I Got You Babe in the mid-sixties and cannot wait to direct her musical. I love stories about strong inspirational legends like Cher and I am proud to be joined in the creative team by two women who have already made a huge impact in their careers: Oti Mabuse as choreographer of the many different genres in the show and Gabriella Slade for the iconic costume designs. This exciting show will be a non-stop journey of Cher’s rollercoaster life, bringing to the audience Cher’s iconic songs, glorious dance numbers, unique costumes and her epic drama. All they need to do is come along and Believe.” 

Oti Mabuse said,  “I cannot WAIT for audiences to see what we’re doing with The Cher Show. Cher’s music covers so many styles, genres and rhythms, which makes it so exciting to choreograph. Every song in the show is a hit and we are going full out with exciting routines and movement. It’s going to be a party! Cher has been such an inspiration to so many people and this musical is going to be a celebration of everything people love about her.” 

Written by Tony Award-winning Rick Elice, The Cher Show made its debut on Broadway in 2018 in a production that earned two Tony Awards and delighted fans from around the world.  This new production will be the European premiere.

WHAT IS THE CHER SHOW ABOUT ?

From a young kid with big dreams, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn.

The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame.  Cher takes the audience by the hand and introduces them to the influential people in her life, from her mother and Sonny Bono, to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie.  It shows how she battled the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.  

In a dazzling glitter fest of flamboyant glory, sparkling with Cher’s signature wit and style, you’ll be spinning in the aisles to the sounds of her biggest hits, including The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe, If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough and Believe. A joyous party musical celebrating independence and individuality – be inspired by the greatest influencer of our time!

Cher the love and believe again! 

THE CHER SHOW CAST & CREATIVE - UK TOUR

The role of Cher will be played by Debbie Kurup , Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell .

The production features the actresses portraying Cher in three different ways throughout her iconic career, with Debbie as ‘Star’, Danielle as ‘Lady’ and Millie as ‘Babe’.

The cast for the UK Tour of The Cher Show is as follows:

• Sonny – Lucas Rush
• Bob Mackie – Jake Mitchell
• Greg Allman – Sam Ferriday
• Georgia – Georgia

Joining them are Jordan Anderton , Jasmine Jules Andrews , Carla Bertran , Catherine Cornwall , Áine Curran , Sam Holden , Samantha Ivey , Aston Newman Hannington , Ingrid Olivia , Clayton Rosa , Chay Wills and Guy Woolf .

• Music & Lyrics – Cher
• Book – Rick Elice
• Direction – Arlene Phillips
• Choreographer – Oti Mabuse
• Costume Design – Gabriella Slade
• Producers –  Tom De Keyser  and  Hamish Greer

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Full Cast Announced for the UK and Ireland Tour of THE CHER SHOW

March 15, 2022 Last updated: April 25, 2022 3:48 pm By Admin

The producers of the brand new production of The Cher Show have announced the full cast joining Debbie Kurup , Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell , all starring as Cher – Star, Lady and Babe respectively.

Lucas Rush will play Sonny, Jake Mitchell will play Bob Mackie, Sam Ferriday will play Greg Allman and Tori Scott will play Georgia. Joining them are Jordan Anderton, Jasmine Jules Andrews, Carla Bertran, Catherine Cornwall, Áine Curran, Sam Holden, Samantha Ivey, Aston Newman Hannington, Ingrid Olivia, Clayton Rosa, Chay Wills and Guy Woolf.

With book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, The Addams Family, Peter and the Starcatcher), direction by Arlene Phillips (Saturday Night Fever, Starlight Express, Grease), choreography by Oti Mabuse (two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion) and costume design by Gabriella Slade (Six, In The Heights, Spice World 2019 Tour), the UK & Ireland Tour will open at Leicester’s Curve on 15 April 2022 and will continue through to 1 April 2023.

From a young child with big dreams, the shy daughter of an Armenian American truck driver, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame. Cher takes the audience by the hand and introduces them to the influential people in her life, from her mother and Sonny Bono, to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie. It shows how she battled the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.

The musical is packed with 35 of her biggest hits, including ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, ‘I Got You Babe’, ‘Strong Enough’, ‘The Shoop Shoop Song’ and ‘Believe’.

With over 100 million record sales, an Academy Award®, an Emmy®, a Grammy®, three Golden Globes® and an award from The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Cher has influenced popular culture more than most. Her on-screen career started in 1971 with her weekly television show that attracted 30 million viewers a week, and went on to include starring roles in iconic films from Moonstruck, for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress, to Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!, which prompted the New York Magazine to realise “every single movie—no matter how flawless—would be infinitely better if it included Cher.” Her ‘Farewell Tour’ became the highest grossing music tour in history – in true Cher fashion, she followed up her ‘Farewell Tour’ with two further sell-out, worldwide arena tours. She is the only artist in history to have a number one hit in the Billboard chart for six consecutive decades; an achievement that caused Vogue to deem her “eternally relevant and the ruler of outré reinvention”. She became known as the Queen of Reinvention.

In the 1990s, she established The Cher Charitable Foundation to support causes around the world. She has been a long-time donor and supporter of Habitat for Humanity, The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Keep A Child Alive, an organisation that helps to combat the AIDs epidemic. Most recently, she co-founded Free the Wild to help rescue Kaavan the Asian elephant from Islamabad zoo.

Written by Tony Award-winning Rick Elice, The Cher Show made its debut on Broadway in 2018 in a production that earned two Tony Awards and delighted fans from around the world. This new production will be the European premiere.

The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour will have set design by Tom Rogers, musical supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Rich Morris, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Dan Samson, music production by Gary Hickeson, wigs, hair and make-up design by Sam Cox, associate direction by James Cousins, associate choreography by James Bennett, musical direction by Danny Belton and casting by Will Burton CDG.

The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour is produced by ROYO with Fiery Angel, Cuffe & Taylor/LIVE NATION and Playing Field in association with Tilted, Aria Entertainment and JONES Theatrical Group.

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The Cher Show tour to star Millie O’Connell, Danielle Steers & Debbie Kurup

Lead casting has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of The Cher Show musical.

The Cher Show is a jukebox musical that tells the story and career of singer Cher with her biggest hits, including The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe, If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough and Believe.

After running on Broadway between 2018 and 2019, the Tony Award winning musical comes to the UK this year with a new touring production.

The Cher Show cast

The Goddess of Pop will be portrayed in three different ways throughout her iconic career, with Millie O’Connell (Six, Be More Chill, Rent) plays Babe, Danielle Steers (Six, Bat Out of Hell) plays Lady with Debbie Kurup (The Prince of Egypt, Rent) as Star.

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Full casting for the tour is to be announced.

The tour opens in Leicester at the Curve theatre in April before heading across the UK & Ireland through the year and into 2023.

The brand new production of The Cher Show is directed by Arlene Phillips with choreography by Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Dan Samson and with Gary Hickeson as Music Producer.

You can get an Original Cast Album from the Broadway production to download, stream and on CD here .

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The Cher Show tour – full cast announced

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The full cast has been unveiled for the UK and Ireland tour of hit Broadway jukebox musical The Cher Show ahead of the production’s opening run at Leicester Curve next month.

As previously announced the cast will be headed by Debbie Kurup ( The Bodyguard at the Adelphi Theatre, The Prince of Egypt , Dominion Theatre), Danielle Steers ( Sweet Charity , Donmar Warehouse, Bat Out of Hell: The Musical , Manchester Opera House/London Coliseum/Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto/Dominion Theatre/New York City Centre) and Millie O’Connell ( Six The Musical , Arts Theatre/UK tour, Be More Chill , Shaftesbury Theatre/The Other Palace) playing three distinctive stages in the sequin-drenched career of superstar Cher.

They will be joined by Lucas Rush ( American Idiot , West End and tour, We Will Rock You , Dominion Theatre) as Sonny Bono, Jake Mitchell ( Flat Out , The Gatehouse, Alice in Wonderland , Immersion Theatre UK tour) as Bob Mackie, Sam Ferriday ( Rock of Ages UK tour, Bonnie & Clyde , The Other Palace) as Greg Allman with US actress and comedian Tori Scott taking on the role of Cher’s mother Georgia.

The cast also includes Jordan Anderton, Jasmine Jules Andrews, Carla Bertran, Catherine Cornwall, Áine Curran, Sam Holden, Samantha Ivey, Aston Newman Hannington, Ingrid Olivia, Clayton Rosa, Chay Wills and Guy Woolf.

Directed by Arlene Phillips reuniting with ex Strictly and new Dancing On Ice judge pro Oti Mabuse as choreographer, with the musical’s all-important costumes designed by Six costume designer Gabriella Slade, the UK and Ireland touring production will launch at Leicester Curve from 15-23 April 2022.

Packed with 35 of the superstar artist’s greatest hits, The Cher Show features a book by the Tony and Olivier Award-winning co-writer of Jersey Boys and The Addams Family (with Marshall Brickman).

The production which will also mark the musical’s European premiere will have set design by Tom Rogers,  musical supervision by Rich Morris, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Dan Samson with music production by Gary Hickeson, wigs, hair and make-up design by Sam Cox, associate direction by James Cousins, associate choreography by James Bennett and casting by Will Burton.

Presented by ROYO with Fiery Angel, Cuffe & Taylor/LIVE NATION and Playing Field in association with Titled, Aria Entertainment and JONES Theatrical Group, the tour will follow its opening dates in Leicester by visiting Sunderland, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester, Belfast, Blackpool, Nottingham, Canterbury, Plymouth, Dublin, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Southend, Cardiff, Stoke, Woking, Cheltenham, Dartford, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Wolverhampton, Bradford, Brighton, York, Ipswich, Southampton, Northampton, Liverpool, Bristol, Wimbledon, Darlington, Torquay, Oxford, Llandudno, Norwich and Carlisle. Further dates are to be announced.

Commenting last year on the project, veteran theatre director and choreographer Phillips said: “I have been a fan of Cher since I first heard ‘I Got You Babe’ in the mid-1960s and cannot wait to direct her musical. I love stories about strong inspirational legends like Cher and I am proud to be joined in the creative team by two women who have already made a huge impact in their careers.

“Oti Mabuse as choreographer of the many different genres in the show and Gabriella Slade for the iconic costume designs. This exciting show will be a non-stop journey of Cher’s rollercoaster life, bringing to the audience Cher’s iconic songs, glorious dance numbers, unique costumes and her epic drama. All they need to do is come along and Believe.”

Mabuse, who made her musical theatre choreographer debut in 2019 with a hit production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, added: “I cannot WAIT for audiences to see what we’re doing with  The Cher Show . Cher’s music covers so many styles, genres and rhythms, which makes it so exciting to choreograph.

“Every song in the show is a hit and we are going full out with exciting routines and movement. It’s going to be a party! Cher has been such an inspiration to so many people and this musical is going to be a celebration of everything people love about her.”

Slade, whose credits also include Curtains and In The Heights , said: “Cher is quite literally a style icon. Her fashion moments pushed the boundaries of the time and continue to do so. I’m so excited to be taking huge influence and inspiration from these looks as I embark on creating the costume design for this new production of The Cher Show .”

The musical premiered in Chicago in July 2018 and made its debut on Broadway five months later. Featuring three actresses, each playing Cher at a different stage in her life, the original Broadway production won two Tony Awards – one for Stephanie J Block for her performance as Star and the other for the production’s costume designer, Cher’s long-time friend and collaborator, fashion designer Bob Mackie.

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The full cast has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of The Cher Show.

Lucas Rush will play Sonny, Jake Mitchell will play Bob Mackie, Sam Ferriday will play Greg Allman and Tori Scott will play Georgia. Joining them are Jordan Anderton, Jasmine Jules Andrews, Carla Bertran, Catherine Cornwall, Áine Curran, Sam Holden, Samantha Ivey, Aston Newman Hannington, Ingrid Olivia, Clayton Rosa, Chay Wills and Guy Woolf.

The join the previously announced Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell, all starring as Cher – Star, Lady and Babe respectively.

From a young child with big dreams, the shy daughter of an Armenian American truck driver, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame. Cher takes the audience by the hand and introduces them to the influential people in her life, from her mother and Sonny Bono, to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie. It shows how she battled the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.

The musical is packed with 35 of her biggest hits, including ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, ‘I Got You Babe’, ‘Strong Enough’, ‘The Shoop Shoop Song’ and ‘Believe’.

The Cher Show has a book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice, direction by Arlene Phillips, choreography by Oti Mabuse and costume design by Gabriella Slade.

The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour will open at Leicester’s Curve on 15th April 2022 and will continue through to 1st April 2023.

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The comeback queen is the perfect protagonist for a musical, say The Cher Show’s stars who, led by Arlene Phillips and Oti Mabuse, are embarking on a mammoth UK tour

Y ou could call them a triple threat. Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell all play Cher in a new musical about her rise to fame. The Cher Show presents the singer at different points in her career, with versions of her character called Star, Lady and Babe. It opens with Star (Kurup) looking back on her life. “My character draws on the other two to help tell the story,” she explains.

The musical unfolds in chronological order with each era given its own distinctive colours, costumes and set. But O’Connell (Babe, the youngest Cher) explains that the three women are often on stage simultaneously. “We all watch each other’s big moments happen. We’re there to egg the other two on,” she says. “I like the analogy that Cher is watching back a VHS of her life,” adds Steers.

While she loves “belting out” Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down), it is the times that the trio sing together “that are really magical” says Steers. They single out the goosebump-inducing Song for the Lonely, which they sing in unison at the end of act one. “Lyrically, it is such an uplifting song,” Kurup says. “At the end, we repeat the words ‘it’s gonna be alright’ – that is an anthem for everyone,” agrees O’Connell.

Cher, Kurup argues, is the perfect protagonist for a musical: “She came from nothing, shot to superstardom and then lost everything – multiple times. Aside from a six-decade career, just being a survivor is a good foundation for any story.” Steers vehemently believes that the hits used in The Cher Show are never shoehorned in, as they are in some jukebox musicals. “The singing doesn’t feel unnatural,” she says. “Often, the songs are in context or they come from a place of real feeling.” Kurup calls it “reductive” to label The Cher Show as such. O’Connell adds: “The scenes are what you’d traditionally see in an intimate, hard-hitting play. We are totally driven by the words and the book written by Rick Elice – and, most importantly, Cher’s life.”

O’Connell, 25, admits she didn’t know much at all about Cher’s history before starting rehearsals: “The Cher I knew was a queer icon. As a queer woman, I gravitated towards that part of her.” Steers – who plays the middle Cher, Lady – says it is her uniquely deep voice that has always captivated her: “There aren’t many women out there that have such a rich alto voice.” Steers used to see the singer “as a goddess warrior – which she is – but now I understand her weakness, too”. Kurup explains that her mother grew up listening to Cher and that love was passed down to her. She says: “Like me, Cher comes from mixed-ethnic origin, she faced bullying at school and had to endure racial prejudice. I share her fighting desire to keep moving forward.”

The show is directed by Arlene Phillips and choreographed by Oti Mabuse . “Arlene is a very physical director – she’ll jump up, script in hand and sing along with us,” says Steers, who adds that “Oti is a ball of sunshine”. They define the rehearsal process as one of co-creation. “Women creating with women is powerful. This is not society’s norm,” O’Connell says. “We’re dismantling expectation just by being in a room together. And, of course, that is very in the spirit of Cher.”

As they prepare to embark on a mammoth UK tour ending this time next year, the trio have some reservations. “It is not the tour itself, but the length of it. I have to just not think about the end date,” Kurup laughs. “I’m a little scared because I’ve not toured before,” adds Steers, but she finds some comfort in the fact that their time on the road is not continuous. “We have a break every three months,” says O’Connell. “I’m excited for the adventure.”

Gathered in a back room at their rehearsal studio in Borough, south London, the three Chers look totally relaxed in each other’s company. “Collectively, we do lots of tricks before going on stage to get her voice and sound,” O’Connell laughs. But is there a pressure that comes with playing someone so famous? “Oh yeah, there will be scrutiny,” Kurup says. “But, the only thing we can do is focus on being truthful.”

And what does the real Cher make of it all? Though none of the lead cast have met her, they are sure she will come and see the show. “I hope she feels seen and honoured. She’s a diva but also a woman that’s been through a lot,” Kurup says. “We want to do her proud.”

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With over 100 million record sales, multiple awards, and as the only artist in history to have a number one hit in the Billboard chart for six consecutive decades, we can't think of anyone more deserving of their own musical than the legendary Cher .

Now, following its Tony Award-winning run on Broadway, The Cher Show will make its European debut with a brand new production heading on a UK & Ireland tour beginning this year.

Three actresses will portray the legendary artist over different eras of her career.

Meet the Chers:

Debbie kurup as 'star'.

Debbie's credits include Bonnie & Clyde (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Queen Tuya in The Prince of Egypt (Dominion), Blues in the Night (Kiln), Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), Mrs Neilsen in Girl From The North Country (Old Vic/ Noël Coward), The Threepenny Opera (National Theatre) and Anything Goes (Sheffield Crucible/UK Tour)

Danielle Steers as 'Lady'

Danielle's credits include The Empress in Aladdin (Theatre Royal, Plymouth), Catherine Parr in Six The Musical (London), Zahara in the original cast of Bat out of Hell: The Musical (Manchester Opera House, London Coliseum, Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, Dominion Theatre, New York City Centre), Carmen in Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), and Lead Shirelle in Beautiful - The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre).

Millie O'Connell as 'Babe'

Millie's credits include Maureen in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), Jeanie in Hair (Turbine Theatre), Chloe Valentine in Be More Chill (Shaftesbury Theatre and The Other Palace), Anne Boleyn in SIX: The Musical (UK Tour, Arts Theatre, London) and Ensemble/cover Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie (UK Tour)

Further casting is to be announced. The tour will open at the Leicester Curve on 15th April and will continue through to 1st April 2023.

The tour will be choreographed by two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse, and costumes will be designed by Gabriella Slade who also designed costumes for Six , In The Heights , and the Spice World 2019 tour. Arlene Phillips, who directed Saturday Night Live, Starlight Express and Grease will be directing the tour.

Arlene has said: “I have been a fan of Cher since I first heard I Got You Babe in the mid-sixties and cannot wait to direct her musical. I love stories about strong inspirational legends like Cher and I am proud to be joined in the creative team by two women who have already made a huge impact in their careers: Oti Mabuse as choreographer of the many different genres in the show and Gabriella Slade for the iconic costume designs.”

“This exciting show will be a non-stop journey of Cher’s rollercoaster life, bringing to the audience Cher’s iconic songs, glorious dance numbers, unique costumes and her epic drama. All they need to do is come along and Believe.”

What is The Cher Show about?

With a book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice (who brought us great shows such as Jersey Boys and The Addams Family ) The Cher Show takes us through her pop culture-defining career. We will see her rise to fame and the influential people she meets along the way including her mother, and Sonny Bono, as well as icons such as legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie.

The musical will include 35 of Cher's greatest hits including 'If I Could Turn Back Time', 'I Got You Babe', 'Strong Enough', and of course, 'Believe'.

Who will star in The Cher Show?

Casting is yet to be announced for the UK & Ireland tour but we can't wait to see who will be taking on the iconic role!

Where can I see The Cher Show?

The Cher Show will be visiting the following venues, click on the venue name for further information regarding show times and ticket information:

15th - 23rd April - Leicester Curve

26th - 30th April - Sunderland Empire

3rd - 7th May - Hull New Theatre

10th - 14th May - Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield

17th - 21st May - Manchester Opera House

24th - 28th May - Grand Opera House, Belfast

31st May - 4th June - Blackpool Opera House

7th - 11th June - Theatre Royal, Nottingham

14th - 19th June - Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

21st - 25th June - Theatre Royal, Plymouth

19th - 30th July - Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin

2nd - 6th August - Birmingham Hippodrome

9th - 13th August - Milton Keynes Theatre

16th - 20th August - The Cliffs Pavilion, Southend

23rd - 27th August - New Theatre, Cardiff

30th August - 3rd September - Regent Theatre, Stoke

6th - 10th September - New Victoria Theatre, Woking

13th - 17th September - Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

20th - 24th September - Orchard Theatre, Dartford

27th September - 1st October - Kings Theatre, Glasgow

4th - 8th October - His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

11th - 15th October - Edinburgh Festival Theatre

18th - 22nd October - Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

25th - 29th October - The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford

1st - 12th November - Theatre Royal, Brighton

15th - 19th November - Grand Opera House, York

22nd - 26th November - Regent Theatre, Ipswich

3rd - 7th January - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

10th - 14th January - Royal & Derngate, Northampton

17th - -21st January - Liverpool Empire

24th - 28th January - Bristol Hippodrome

31st January - 4th February - New Wimbledon Theatre

7th - 11th February - Darlington Hippodrome

14th - 18th February - Princess Theatre, Torquay

21st - 25th February - New Theatre, Oxford

28th February - 4th March - Venue Cymru, Llandudno

7th - 11th March - Norwich Theatre Royal

14th - 18th March - The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Further dates to be announced. For more information you can visit The Cher Show's official website .

Check out some of Cher's iconic roles below:

The man from u.n.c.l.e. (1967).

Cher's first acting role was an appearance in a 1967 episode of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. called 'The Hot Number Affair', starring as Ramona the model who captured the attentions of Jerry.

Silkwood (1983)

Cher pushed all the boundaries in her role in Silkwood, a drama inspired by the real-life story of Karen Silkwood. Cher played the lesbian best friend of Karen, who uncovered wrongdoing at a plutonium plant where she worked and was later killed in a car accident. Cher was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 1984 Academy Awards and the 1985 BAFTAs, and won the Golden Globe in 1984.

Mask (1985)

She appeared in 1985 film Mask alongside Sam Elliott, Eric Stoltz and Lauren Dern, based on the real life of Roy L. 'Rocky' Dennis who suffered from craniodiaphyseal dysplasia. Cher played his mother, Rusty, and won Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival. She was also nominated for Best Actress at the 1986 Golden Globes.

The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

Cher had a pretty huge 1987 - starring in two other films alongside The Witches of Eastwick. Cher played one of the eponymous witches along with Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon, with Jack Nicholson playing Daryl Van Horne.

Moonstruck (1987)

Another of Cher's 1987 flicks was Moonstruck, in which she starred opposite Nicolas Cage, playing her fiancé's brother who she falls in love with. Cher won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the role in 1988, going up against her former co-star and friend Meryl Streep, who was memorably over the moon for Cher. In turn, Cher thanked Meryl in her acceptance speech.

Mermaids (1990)

Cher played the flamboyant mother of two daughters in Mermaids, co-starring Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci as her children and Bob Hoskins as her love interest. Winona and Christina later appeared in the music video for her song 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)', which appeared on the soundtrack for the film.

Will & Grace (2000 & 2002)

One of Cher's most iconic cameos was in Will & Grace, appearing in the show twice as character Jack's (Sean Hayes) favourite singer and role model. The first episode in 2000 called 'Gypsies, Tramps and Weed', named after Cher song 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves'. Of the cameo, Cher said, "We did two endings. I improvised one. I hope they show it as an outtake 'cause the audience loved that one more than the one they're gonna show. Instead of the thing I was supposed to do, I did something to Sean – something completely different and he just about passed out. I don't know what possessed me."

Stuck On You (2003)

Cher appeared in 2003's Stuck On You as herself! She starred alongside actors including Matt Damon and Eva Mendes in the comedy film.

Sesame Street (2004)

Anyone who's anyone has appeared on Sesame Street at some point or another in its 50+ year history - and Cher is no exception! She starred in a 2004 episode in a segment called 'My Favorite Sesame Street Moments', saying that she was glad the show existed to cheer her up.

Burlesque (2010)

Cher was in 2010 film Burlesque opposite Christina Aguilera and Kristen Bell, starring as Tess, the dance group leader and club owner.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

She may have only been in the film for about 10 minutes near the end, but Cher totally stole the show as Sophie Sheridan's (Amanda Seyfried) grandmother Ruby, singing 'Fernando'. Cher later released an album full of ABBA covers entitled 'Dancing Queen'. She said of the album, "After filming Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, I was reminded again of what great and timeless songs they wrote and started thinking, 'Why not do an album of their music?' The songs were harder to sing than I imagined but I'm so happy with how the music came out. I'm really excited for people to hear it. It's a perfect time."

Bobbleheads: The Movie (2020)

Putting her stunning vocals to even further good use, Cher's voice made an appearance in the recent 2020 film Bobbleheads: The Movie. Cher voiced her very own bobblehead, appearing on stage surrounded by lights and pink smoke! The film featured other famous voices such as Jennifer Coolidge and Anthony DeStefanis.

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The Cher Show UK Tour announces its leading ladies

The Cher Show UK Tour has announced Debbie Kurup. Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell are to play Cher in The Cher Show.

The Producers of The Cher Show UK Tour have announced that Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell are to play Cher in the European premiere of the upcoming musical which each playing Cher at a different stage of her iconic career. Debbie will play ‘Star’, Danielle will play ‘Lady’ and Millie will play ‘Babe’.

The Cher Show Tour schedule and ticket information – Click Here

Debbie Kurup’s theatre credits include Bonnie & Clyde (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Queen Tuya in The Prince of Egypt (Dominion), Blues in the Night (Kiln), Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), Mrs Neilsen in Girl From The North Country (Old Vic/ Noël Coward), The Threepenny Opera (NT), Anything Goes (Sheffield Crucible/UK Tour), Nikki Marron in The Bodyguard (Adelphi – Olivier Award nomination for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical), Velma Kelly in Chicago (Cambridge/Adelphi), Sister Act (London Palladium), East (Leicester Curve), West Side Story (Prince of Wales), Tonight’s The Night (Victoria Palace), Rent (Prince of Wales/UK Tour), Fame (UK Tour), Guys And Dolls (Sheffield Crucible), Pal Joey (Chichester) and Boogie Nights (Savoy).

Danielle Steers’s theatre credits include The Empress in Aladdin (Theatre Royal, Plymouth),  Catherine Parr in Six The Musical (London), Zahara in the original cast of Bat out of Hell: The Musical (Manchester Opera House, London Coliseum, Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, Dominion Theatre, New York City Centre), Carmen in Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), Lead Shirelle in the original London cast of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), swing and cover Nikki Marron in The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre) and cover Killer Queen in We Will Rock You (International Arena Tour). Her debut album, The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be , was released in 2021.

Millie O’Connell’s theatre credits include Maureen in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre – WOS Award Nomination), Jeanie in Hair (Turbine Theatre), Chloe Valentine in Be More Chill (Shaftesbury Theatre and The Other Palace), Anne Boleyn in SIX : The Musical (UK Tour and Arts Theatre, London – Olivier Award-nominated), Ensemble/cover Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie (UK Tour), Ensemble/Understudy Annie in 42nd Street (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Ensemble/Understudy Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street (Theatre Du Chatelet).

From a young child with big dreams, the shy daughter of an Armenian American truck driver, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame.  Cher takes the audience by the hand and introduces them to the influential people in her life, from her mother and Sonny Bono, to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie.  It shows how she battled the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.

The musical is packed with 35 of her biggest hits, including ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, ‘I Got You Babe’, ‘Strong Enough’, ‘The Shoop Shoop Song’ and ‘Believe’.

With over 100 million record sales, an Academy Award®, an Emmy®, a Grammy®, three Golden Globes® and an award from The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Cher has influenced popular culture more than most.  Her on-screen career started in 1971 with her weekly television show that attracted 30 million viewers a week, and went on to include starring roles in iconic films from Moonstruck , for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress, to Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! , which prompted the New York Magazine to realise “every single movie—no matter how flawless—would be infinitely better if it included Cher.”  Her ‘Farewell Tour’ became the highest-grossing music tour in history – in true Cher fashion, she followed up her ‘Farewell Tour’ with two further sell-out, worldwide arena tours.  She is the only artist in history to have a number one hit in the Billboard chart for six consecutive decades; an achievement that caused Vogue to deem her “eternally relevant and the ruler of outré reinvention”.  She became known as the Queen of Reinvention.

With book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice ( Jersey Boys , The Addams Family , Peter and the Starcatcher ), direction by Arlene Phillips ( Saturday Night Fever , Starlight Express , Grease ), choreography by Oti Mabuse (two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion) and costume design by Gabriella Slade ( Six , In The Heights , Spice World 2019 Tour), the UK & Ireland Tour will open at Leicester’s Curve on 15 April 2022 and will continue through to 1 April 2023.

THE CHER SHOW UK TOUR SCHEDULE AND TICKETS HERE

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25 February 2022, 14:23 | Updated: 22 February 2023, 16:17

Cast of The Cher Show UK revealed

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The Cher Show is a unique musical experience that features not one, not two, but THREE different stars playing Cher.

Cher has achieved so much in her career that it's a pretty tall order for just one woman to play the pop superstar on stage.

That's not a problem in The Cher Show , a unique musical that opened on Broadway in 2018 and features three different stars as Cher , marking out the distinct phases in her life.

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The producers of a new UK and Ireland tour of The Cher Show have now announced the three actresses who will play Cher: Debbie Kurup as 'Star', Danielle Steers as 'Lady', and Millie O’Connell as 'Babe'.

Further casting for the new production, which will include the characters of Bob Mackie, Sonny Bono, and Cher's parents John and Georgia, will be announced soon.

As well as taking in the major events of her life, The Cher Show also includes a massive 35 Cher songs, including 'If I Could Turn Back Time', 'I Got You Babe', 'Strong Enough', 'The Shoop Shoop Song' and 'Believe'.

The UK and Ireland tour opens at Leicester's Curve on April 15, 2022 and current dates run all the way through til April 2023.

The massive tour includes performances in Sunderland, Hull, Sheffield, Manchester, Belfast, Blackpool, Nottingham, Canterbury, Plymouth, Dublin, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Southend, Cardiff, Stoke, Woking, Cheltenham, Dartford, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Wolverhampton, Bradford, Brighton, York, Ipswich, Southampton, Northampton, Liverpool, Bristol, Wimbledon, Darlington, Torquay, Oxford, Llandudno, Norwich, and Carlisle.

Tickets for all dates are on sale now.

This new production marks the European premiere of the show, which won two Tony Awards for its first Broadway run.

The book is by Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), with choreography by Oti Mabuse, direction by Arlene Phillips, and costume design from Gabriella Slade. Further dates to be announced.

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Full Cast Announced for The Cher Show

The producers of the brand new production of The Cher Show have announced the full cast joining Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell , all starring as Cher – Star, Lady and Babe respectively.

Lucas Rush will play Sonny, Jake Mitchell will play Bob Mackie, Sam Ferriday will play Greg Allman and Tori Scott will play Georgia. Joining them are Jordan Anderton, Jasmine Jules Andrews, Carla Bertran, Catherine Cornwall, Áine Curran, Sam Holden, Samantha Ivey, Aston Newman Hannington, Ingrid Olivia, Clayton Rosa, Chay Wills and Guy Woolf.

With book by Tony and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice ( Jersey Boys , The Addams Family , Peter and the Starcatcher ), direction by Arlene Phillips ( Saturday Night Fever , Starlight Express , Grease ), choreography by Oti Mabuse (two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion) and costume design by Gabriella Slade ( Six , In The Heights , Spice World 2019 Tour), the UK & Ireland Tour will open at Leicester’s Curve on 15 April 2022 and will continue through to 1 April 2023.

From a young child with big dreams, the shy daughter of an Armenian American truck driver, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame.

Cher takes the audience by the hand and introduces them to the influential people in her life, from her mother and Sonny Bono, to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie.  It shows how she battled the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.

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The musical is packed with 35 of her biggest hits, including ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’, ‘I Got You Babe’, ‘Strong Enough’, ‘The Shoop Shoop Song’ and ‘Believe’.

In the 1990s, she established The Cher Charitable Foundation to support causes around the world.  She has been a long-time donor and supporter of Habitat for Humanity, The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Keep A Child Alive, an organisation that helps to combat the AIDs epidemic.  Most recently, she co-founded Free the Wild to help rescue Kaavan the Asian elephant from Islamabad zoo.

Written by Tony Award-winning Rick Elice, The Cher Show made its debut on Broadway in 2018 in a production that earned two Tony Awards and delighted fans from around the world.  This new production will be the European premiere.

The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour will have set design by Tom Rogers, musical supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Rich Morris, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Dan Samson, music production by Gary Hickeson, wigs, hair and make-up design by Sam Cox, associate direction by James Cousins, associate choreography by James Bennett, musical direction by Danny Belton and casting by Will Burton CDG.

The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour is produced by ROYO with Fiery Angel, Cuffe & Taylor/LIVE NATION and Playing Field in association with Tilted, Aria Entertainment and JONES Theatrical Group.

Full tour details can be found here

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The Cher Show UK Tour Cast Announced

The cast has been announced for the hugely anticipated UK tour of The Cher Show.

Your three Chers are:

Millie O'Connell (Babe)

Danielle Steers (Lady)

Debbie Kurup (Star)

The three portray Cher at different stages in her life and career in a unique narrative.

From a young child with big dreams, the shy daughter of an Armenian American truck driver, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame. Cher takes the audience by the hand and introduces them to the influential people in her life, from her mother and Sonny Bono, to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie. It shows how she battled the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.

Packed with 35 of Cher's biggest hits, the musical made its debut on Broadway in 2018. With a book by Rick Elice, direction by Arlene Phillips, choreography from Oti Mabuse and costume design by Gabriella Slade.

The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour will have set design by Tom Rogers, musical supervision by Rich Morris, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Dan Samson, music production by Gary Hickeson, wigs, hair and make-up design by Sam Cox, associate direction by James Cousins, associate choreography by James Bennett and casting by Will Burton CDG.

The Cher Show UK & Ireland Tour is produced by ROYO with Fiery Angel, Cuffe & Taylor/LIVE NATION and Playing Field in association with Tilted, Aria Entertainment and JONES Theatrical Group.

The tour kicks off at Curve Leicester on April 15th and continues around the UK until April 2023.

Watch the reveal video here:

Leicester Curve 15 - 23 Apr 2022

Sunderland Empire 26 - 30 Apr 2022

Hull New Theatre 3 - 7 May 2022

Sheffield Lyceum Theatre 10 - 14 May 2022

Manchester Opera House 17 - 21 May 2022

Belfast Grand Opera House 24 - 28 May 2022

Blackpool Opera House 31 May - 4 Jun 2022

Nottingham Theatre Royal 7 - 11 Jun 2022

Canterbury Marlowe Theatre 14 - 19 Jun 2022

Plymouth Theatre Royal 21 - 25 Jun 2022

Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre 19 - 30 Jul 2022

Birmingham Hippodrome 2 - 6 Aug 2022

Milton Keynes Milton Keynes Theatre 9 - 13 Aug 2022

Southend Cliffs Pavilion 16 - 20 Aug 2022

Cardiff New Theatre 23 - 27 Aug 2022

Stoke-on-Trent Regent Theatre 30 Aug - 3 Sep 2022

Woking New Victoria Theatre 6 - 10 Sep 2022

Cheltenham Everyman Theatre 13 - 17 Sep 2022

Dartford Orchard Theatre 20 - 24 Sep 2022

Glasgow King's Theatre 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2022

Aberdeen His Majesty's Theatre 4 - 8 Oct 2022

Edinburgh Festival Theatre 11 - 15 Oct 2022

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 18 - 22 Oct 2022

Bradford Alhambra Theatre 25 - 29 Oct 2022

Brighton Theatre Royal 1 - 12 Nov 2022

York Grand Opera House 15 - 19 Nov 2022

Ipswich Regent Theatre 22 - 26 Nov 2022

Southampton Mayflower Theatre 3 - 7 Jan 2023

Northampton Royal & Derngate 10 - 14 Jan 2023

Liverpool Empire 17 - 21 Jan 2023

Bristol Hippodrome 24 - 28 Jan 2023

Wimbledon New Wimbledon Theatre 31 Jan - 4 Feb 2023

Darlington Hippodrome 7 - 11 Feb 2023

Torquay Princess Theatre 14 - 18 Feb 2023

Oxford New Theatre 21 - 25 Feb 2023

Llandudno Venue Cymru 28 Feb - 4 Mar 2023

Norwich (On Sale Soon) Theatre Royal 7 - 11 Mar 2023

Carlisle The Sands Centre 14 - 18 Mar 2023

For tickets head to https://cheronstage.com

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ABOUT THE CHER SHOW

Her Life. Her Music. Her Legend. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.

THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

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(Lady) She/Her. Catherine is over the moon to be making her national tour debut with The Cher Show ! Credits: The Waiting (Margot), Sunday in the Park with George (Yvonne), Memphis (Gladys). Pace MT. All my love to Mom, Dad, Austin, and Jill.

(Babe) is beyond excited to be going on her first tour with The Cher Show ! She recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Cortland this past May. Recent credits include Proof (Catherine), Cabaret (Emcee), and Company (Amy). Endless love to her family and friends for supporting and believing in her- she would not have the guts to be here without you. Thank you to the entire cast and creative team for making this possible, and thank you to Cher for being Cher.

(Star) is both thrilled and humbled to embody the icon that is CHER. Favorite credits: Doctor ( Next to Normal ), Baker’s Wife ( Into the Woods ), Gina ( REWIND ); along with bandleading and audiobook narration. Her cup runneth over with gratitude for her family, friends, Nick, Uisge and BBB. @mscott3

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Tyler pirrung, lorenzo pugliese, lucy werner, emma alteri, michelle arotsky, neftali benitez, charles blaha, gary paul bowman, emma jade branson, kevin michael buckley, samantha butts, alloria frayser, jordan gold, nathan hoty, tre kanaley, mason derreck lewis, grace napoletano.

(Gregg Allman/John Southall) National Tour Debut! Regional: The Lightning Thief (Playhouse Square), The Rocky Horror Show (Bucks County Playhouse), Grease (Argyle Theatre), Ghost (Beck Center for the Arts), Mamma Mia , Something Rotten, Kinky Boots (Forestburgh Playhouse), among others. BWMT ‘23. Rep: HCKR. IG: @mike_bindeman

(Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is ecstatic to be making his national tour debut! Some favorite credits: Elf (Buddy – Arizona Broadway Theatre), Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio – Little Theatre on the Square), Spamalot (Historian – City Springs Theatre Co.), Cabaret (Emcee – Glow Lyric Theatre). Much love to his friends and family for their endless support and to Jim and the MTA fam! IG: @tylerpirrung

(Sonny Bono) is pumped to be on tour again! Prior credits include the first national tour of The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob SquarePants). As a 5’5 Italian man himself, he finds it fairly easy to pretend to be one on stage. Massive thanks to family and friends. IG: lorenzo_m_pugliese

(Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball, u/s Star) is a singer, songwriter, and performing artist dwelling in Brooklyn. After graduating from Elon University she traveled all over the US and Asia with the First National Tour of Annie as Lily St. Regis. She has since spent her time performing her self produced solo shows all over the world on various cruise lines. Listen to her original music on all streaming platforms under her name, as well as a brand new cover of ‘I Got You Babe’ with her band The Astroband! She is so grateful for her most loving and supportive family and coolest boyfriend – you are the Hunny to my Lu! I love you guys. @theastroband @lucyannthesky

(Ensemble, Bridget, u/s Babe) National tour debut! Regional: Bright Star (Margo), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Pickles), Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie u/s), Escape to Margaritaville . Love and gratitude to the fam & the team. BA: Wagner College. emmaalteri.com / @emmaalteri

(Ensemble, Girl Group, Female ET Reporter, u/s Dark Lady, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in The Cher Show . Select credits include: Guys and Dolls (ACT of Connecticut), Rock of Ages (ACCC), Matilda (The Engeman Theatre), Newsies (The LEX), and Elf: The Musical (Syracuse Stage). BFA Syracuse University. Endless love and gratitude to my family and friends! IG: @michelle_arotsky

(Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Bob Mackie’s Assistant) (he/him) is incredibly honored to be making his Broadway Nat’l tour debut!! Other credits include: We’ll Meet Again (Tour), AIDAmar (Cruise), Guys and Dolls (Regional) and Grumpy Old Men (Regional). He thanks his family and friends profusely for their continued support! | http://www.neftalibenitez.com // Insta: @neffybear

(Ensemble, Infomercial Director/Digby the Writer, Dave Clark Five, u/s Rob Camilleti) is proud to be making his national tour debut. Charles recently graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BFA in MT. Credits include Cabaret (Hans – Virginia Theatre Festival), Pippin (ensemble), Carrie (ensemble). Sending love to my family and friends back in New York IG: @charles.blaha <3

(Ensemble, Rob Camilletti, Dave Clark Five, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall, u/s Sonny Bono) is elated to be a part of his 2nd national tour after wrapping up his debut in Madagascar the Musical (First National – Alex the Lion). REGIONAL: John W. Engeman Theater ( Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages ). The Media Theater ( Aspects of Love, RENT ). TV: Oxygen, Travel Channel, ID Network. Love and thanks to CPM Talent Management, my family, the fellas, and Casey. IG: @gary_bowman

(Ensemble, Dark Lady) National Tour Debut! Proud Eastern Washington native and alumnus of Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Emma toured domestically and internationally with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Thank you to the entire casting team for this opportunity! All my love and thanks to Mom, Dad, and Luke for their endless support. Kisses to Rafa and Rosie! IG: @emmabranson

(Ensemble, Phil Spector/Sid the Censor/Male ET Reporter, Dave Clark Five, u/s Sonny Bono) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut. In addition to acting, he writes/produces his own pop music as ‘Kev!’ on all streaming platforms. Some credits include: The Cher Show (Gateway Playhouse), Guys & Dolls (Theatre Aspen), & The Wizard of Oz (Vital Theatre). Thank you to my family, friends, teachers, and agents at UIA. Congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and creative team.

(Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her national tour debut. Credits: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Rockette), Destiny Of Desire (Assistant Choreographer – The Old Globe Theater), Women On Fire (Ensemble – Royal Family Productions) Love to her amazing parents Wendy and Erik!

(Swing, u/s Georgia Holt/Lucille Ball) is thrilled to be joining her first national tour! Regional credits include: The Prom (WPPAC), White Christmas (NBFT), Jersey Boys (SSMT). BA, SUNY Cortland. Endless love to my friends and family! inhale confidence, exhale doubt. IG@lizzdavviss

(Ensemble, Studio Singer) is unbelievably honored to be making her national tour debut with The Cher Show ! Recent credits include The Color Purple (Nettie), White Christmas (Rita), and Beautiful the Carole King Musical (Shirelle). Her love and gratitude goes to her family, friends, reps at The Price Group, and her cat, Lucy. CCM MT c/o 23 Eccl. 3:12.  alloriafrayser.com  <3

(Ensemble, Studio Singer, u/s Lady) National tour debut! Thank you to Mom and Dad, family, friends, and mentors for your unwavering support and love. Credits: Rent (Maureen Johnson), All Shook Up (Miss Sandra). All my love to my alma mater, Montclair State University (BFA Musical Theatre). Proudly represented by The Collective Talent Agency. @jordan.gold www.jordangold.me

(Swing, u/s Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank, Assistant Dance Captain) (They/ Them) is overjoyed to make their Broadway National Tour debut! Credits: Waiting in the Wings (Off-Broadway), We’ll Meet Again (Tour), worked with Jimmy Buffett (Cruise) and Train (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Thank you to their fam at Bloc, their Parents and Grandma! TikTok/Insta: @nathanhoty

(Ensemble, Dave Clark Five, Steve the Scribe, u/s Rob Camilletti, u/s Gregg Allman/John Southall) is excited to make his National Tour debut. Credits: Annie Get Your Gun (Tommy – Jackson Hole Playhouse), Elf the musical (Ensemble – Argyle Theatre), Bring it On! (Cameron – SSA). He would like to thank his Mom and Dad, All family, Thomas, Kaelin, Brett, Corinne, and Mrs. P! IG- kanaley_22

(Ensemble, Studio Singer, Girl Group, u/s Lady) is super grateful to be turning back time with you! Selected credits: Bat Out of Hell (Las Vegas Residency- Dance Captain), Roxstar (@ roxstarvegas), Newsies (Hannah, U/S Katherine), Tuacahn Amphitheater Broadway Season, Something Rotten! (Regional Premiere- MT West, 5 Star Theatricals). Love to my 3 M’s & Nonnie always. “Just do it!” drewhaleylake.com @idrewalake

(Ensemble, Lee/Top of the Pops Host, u/s Bob Mackie/Robert Altman/Frank) is stoked to be on the road with Cher ! Credits: Pippin (National Tour – Manson Trio, Pippin & Lewis u/s), Mary Poppins (City Springs Theater), singer/dancer with Norwegian Creative Studios. Endless love to Stephen and Tucker! Rep: MTA @masondlewis

(Ensemble, Colleen, u/s Babe) is over the moon to be making her National Tour debut! She is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado (BFA in Musical Theatre, May 2023). Credits include: RENT (Maureen Johnson, UNCO), Head Over Heels (Mopsa, TheatreSilco), The Laramie Project (Barbara Pitts, UNCO). @gracenapoletano, gracenapoletano.com

CREATIVE TEAM

CASEY HUSHION (Director) Broadway: Associate Director of Mean Girls ; Aladdin ; The Prom ; Elf ; In the Heights ; The Drowsy Chaperone ; To Be or Not to B e, Good Vibrations . New York: Call Me Madam (City Center Encores), Fat Camp . Television: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt . Artistic Director of North Carolina Theatre 2009-2019. Recent regional credits include world premieres of the new musicals Joy and Mystic Pizza. Upcoming: Clue (National Tour) and Beautiful at Paper Mill Playhouse. Love to Marc and her three kids, Lincoln, Violet, and Jane. www.caseyhushion.com

ANTOINETTE DIPIETROPOLO (Choreographer) Officially the first choreographer in the country of Saudi Arabia. Choreographer, Fame US Tour; Annie , Muny; Candide , starring George Hearn, Rita Moreno, San Francisco Opera; Big Apple Circus In NYC; As Director/Choreographer Ragtime , Lyric Stage (nominated in 14 categories for the Theatre League Awards); Ragtime, North Carolina Theatre, (Winner Best Choreographer, Triangle Theatre Award); Legally Blonde , Mamma Mia , Hairspray , Argyle Theater; Jersey Boys WPPAC; Director, US Tour MasterChef Live; International Tour of Got Talent Live www.AntoinetteDiPietropolo.com follow me @antoinettedip

BOB MACKIE (Original Broadway and Tour Costume Design) Costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie is a nine- time Emmy Award winner, Geoffrey Beene CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and has three Oscar nominations. Most recently he received a 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for his work on The Cher Show . His Broadway credits include Moon Over Buffalo and Putting It Together , starring Carol Burnett, Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public , Minelli on Minelli , Lorelei with Carol Channing, and On the Town with Bernadette Peters and Phyllis Newman. Broadway on television: “Once Upon a Mattress” starring Carol Burnett, “Gypsy” starring Bette Midler, “Carousel,” “Brigadoon,” “Of Thee I Sing,” and “Kismet.” His inventive and memorable designs have helped raise entertainers like Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cher, Elton John, Ann-Margret, Bernadette Peters, Mitzi Gaynor, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, Pink, and Cher to iconic status both onscreen and off.

KELLY JAMES TIGHE (Set Design and Co-Video Design) Off-Broadway/national tours: Martin Luther on Trial, Shadowlands , The Most Reluctant Convert , The Great Divorce , The Fantasticks , Almost Heaven , Movin’ Out , Shear Madness, Cats.. . Regional: Disney Theatrical, Paper Mill Playhouse, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Center REPertory Company, SlowBurn Theater, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, TUTS, Gateway Playhouse, Broadway By the Bay, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Ray of Light Theatre. Kelly’s theatrical work is published in the textbook Scene Design and Stage Lighting and his work as an illustrator has been published in Mooseltoe, A Moose and a Dream . Awards/recognitions: SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, DramaLogue, and Shellie Awards. IG: kellyjtighe web: kjtdesign.com

CHARLIE MORRISON (Lighting Design) NYC/National/International tours: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, A Christmas Story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Disney’s Aida, The Producers, Man of La Mancha, Guys and Dolls, Groovaloo, Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, The King and I, Spelling Bee, Gypsy, 42nd Street, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Who’s Tommy, Titanic, The Music Man and many others. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Guthrie Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Goodspeed Musicals, Seattle Repertory, Seattle 5th Avenue, Broadway Sacramento, Theatre Under the Stars, Dallas Summer Musicals, Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, George Street Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, Tulsa Opera and many others. TV: “Finding Magic Mike” for HBOMax. Charlie is the recipient of two Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design. www.cmlighting.com

JONATHAN INFANTE (Video Design ) Jonathan Infante is a multi-media designer and artist based out of Southern California. Owner of Infante Media, a boutique production company, that has developed video content for television, film, museums, concert tours, plays, and musicals around the world. He thanks his family and friends for their continued support. Most recent credits: Disney’s Tarzan the Musical (Moonlight) The Revolutionist, Legally Blonde 2022/23 US National Tour, An American in Paris / South Pacific 2022 Tour, and Dreamgirls 2020 Asia Tour. Regional Credits: Shrek (3D-T), Matilda (Tuachan), Prince Of Egypt (Tuacahn), Beauty and the Beast (MRE), Newsies (Moonlight), Big Fish (Moonlight), Mary Poppins (MRE), Damn Yankees (Sacramento Music Circus) American Idiot (LMT).

DANIEL LUNDBERG (Sound Design) Daniel has designed for Roundabout Theatre Company, The Public Theater, New York Stage and Film, The REV, A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut, His Story (Dallas), and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live (Tour). Sound engineer and assistant design credits include 15 Broadway productions, 11 tours, six circuses, two theme parks, and many concerts. BFA Carnegie Mellon. It’s great to be here!

KRISTIN STOWELL (Music Supervisor) Kristin Stowell is a music director, pianist, composer, arranger, copyist, and educator based in Washington, D.C. Recent credits include music directing the world premieres of On Cedar Street (Berkshire Theatre Group) and Mystic Pizza (Ogunquit Playhouse), and the regional premiere of The Cher Show (Ogunquit Playhouse). Her original award-winning musical Endometriosis: The Musical was featured in the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Kristin currently serves on the musical theatre faculty at American University.

EDDIE CARNEY (Music Director) Beginning his career at the age of fourteen, Eddie’s credits span the musical theatre gamut from Show Boat to Chicago to Shrek the Musical . Tours: Legally Blonde (MD ’22-’23/AMD 2019), A Chorus Line (AMD – Tokyo 2022), South Pacific (MD), An American in Paris (MD), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical (AMD). Other: Mamma Mia!, Caroline or Change, Hairspray, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Urinetown, Ragtime, La Cage aux Folles . Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Excellence in Music Direction: Sunday in the Park with George ad Richard Taylor’s Whistle Down the Wind . Accompanied platinum-recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan in NYC. Outside of the pit, Eddie is a Britney Spears aficionado, drops his jaw watching Real Housewives, and predicts Rupaul’s Drag Race winners with his fiancé. Dedicated to Preston, Mom, and Dad. “Art in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” -Stephen Sondheim

ALISON FRANCK (Casting Director) ALISON FRANCK, C.S.A. (Casting Director) has been a casting director in NYC for over 25 years. She started as an assistant for many Broadway Productions, then she worked in film/TV for several years, then from 2000- 2010, she was the Resident Casting Director at Paper Mill Playhouse. In 2011 she joined the team at Liz Lewis Casting Partners, where she cast commercials, voiceovers, film/TV, and theatre. Alison now runs her own company, Franck Casting, where she has cast several tours of well-known musicals including Legally Blonde, Dreamgirls, An American in Paris, A Christmas Story: The Musical, A Chorus Line, The Simon and Garfunkel Story Live and Little Women, the Musical , now on tour. www.franckcasting.com

BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS/DANIEL SHER (Producer) is celebrating its 30th season of producing and general managing Broadway tours of shows and attractions throughout the world. Early highlights were collaborations with Disney on Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida (US Tours, Taiwan, and China) and with Cameron Mackintosh on a new production of Miss Saigon . Also, the Tony®-Award winning Broadway revival of 42nd Street and Susan Stroman’s Broadway production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man . Others: Footloose (Las Vegas, US Tour), Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Rip Taylor, Blast!, The Who’s Tommy (US Tour, South America, Europe, and Japan), Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Ruben Studdard, and the First National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – flying car and all. More recent: The Producers (Susan Stroman’s original work), Hello, Dolly! with Sally Struthers, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady (US Tour and China premiere), original hip-hop dance show Groovaloo (Off-Broadway), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musica l (10 US Tours, Grand Ole Opry, and Madison Square Garden), Dreamgirls (US Tour, China premiere, Japan), Hair (US Tour and Japan), Bring it On (US Tour and Japan), and Legally Blonde (US Tours, China premiere, Singapore). More recently, A Chorus Line toured the US and Japan, and was seen in China for the first time. Post-pandemic, Big League remounted its acclaimed tour o f An American in Paris , a new production of South Pacific, Legally Blonde , and continued touring its flagship production of A Christmas Story The Musical . Current work includes The Cher Show national tour and a new touring production of Little Women . Future work includes a new touring production of The Addams Family .

THE CHER SHOW is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global, 440 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016, www.broadwaylicensing.com.

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Official Trailer

Ireland Premiere - Opening Night!

Opening night with Arlene Phillips & Oti Mabuse

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If I Could Turn Back Time - Inside Rehearsals

Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves Music Video

Meet the Chers

Behind the Scenes at the Photoshoot

Meet the Creative Team

Review: THE CHER SHOW at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS

TUTS shares some Cher with us! It's a triple threat and a trio!

THE CHER SHOW is a theatrical blast of nitrous oxide just when you need it the most. It’s fun, it’s light, it’s fabulous, and it never takes itself too seriously. Anybody who considers themselves a gypsy, tramp, or thief is going to have an amazing time. The musical is strong enough and moves lightning fast, just like Jesse James through the life of Cher. It presents everything as if it were on her SONNY AND CHER variety show through comedy skits and musical numbers. It’s the most fun I have had with a jukebox musical in a long time, and I love that it is here in Houston at the Hobby Center, thanks to TUTS. It turns back time, it makes you believe it’s got you, and bang bang, it shoots you down in the best way possible. Grab your girlfriends, your fabulous gentleman friends, a glass of your favorite beverage, and simply enjoy THE CHER SHOW. Trust me, you’ll have a good time. 

I am unsure if I know of any other music diva who needs three different actresses to play her, but Cher seems to have required that. We have not one, not two, but three Chers in this show. And do they trot on, do their part of life, and leave? Heck no! They all talk to each other, advise each other, and sing together all night long. It’s like the three musketCHERs or something! And the funny thing is, this trio really supports each other in the show. They take us through the sprawl of Cher’s ups and downs of six decades in the music business (and still going!). The woman’s career is twice as old as Taylor Swift actually is. 

We have “Babe Cher,” played by Ella Perez , the star's youngest version. Ella takes us through the timeline of Cher in school up to when THE SONNY AND CHER show hit the airwaves. She has energy to spare and a surprisingly huge voice coming out of such a small body. Her rendition of “I’ve Got You Babe” is surprisingly adroit and well-rendered. Catherine Ariale portrays “Lady Cher,” who moves through the television years and the dissolution of the marriage with Sonny Bono . She has crack comic timing to sling the one-liners and a wonderful singing voice. She’s also the tallest and the skinniest and looks the best in the Bob Mackie gowns. Then there is “Star Cher,” played by Morgan Scott , who takes us through almost to the current day. She’s the one who can deliver a power ballad, and she also captures the most of Cher’s mannerisms and how we see her today. Singularly, any one of these women could carry the show. Luckily, we get them in a trio for most of the running time. I couldn’t stop smiling. And three Chers are so much better than one! It allows the story room to breathe, actresses to change into wilder outfits, and keeps the pace at a breakneck speed. 

Lorenzo Pugliese makes for an uncanny clone of Sonny Bono , save for his very buff gym body. He captures Sonny’s spirit, singing, and stature from real life. The musical truly makes Sonny a “not so bad” guy, save for the business machinations. Mike Bindeman dons a blonde rocker wig to take on Greg Allman, and he’s imposing and every inch the rock god. Charles Blaha brings the  “Bagel Boy” to life to round out Cher’s loves. Out of all these men, though, you get a sense that Tyler Pirrung ’s Bob Mackie does the most for Cher and delivers a lot onstage. But if I had to pick the MVP of the evening in the supporting cast, my choice would easily be Lucy Werner , who plays both Cher’s mom and Lucille Ball . She’s a hoot as either lady! And the woman can sing! It’s no wonder she is an understudy to Star Cher! If Cher feels sick, send in Lucy Werner as Georgia Holt, her mom. Something tells me the real Georgia would approve. 

Technically, the set is a ton of video screens to let the scenery change on a dime. It is more concert lighting than theater style for most of the run time. The secret weapon of THE CHER SHOW, though? Bob Mackie ’s incredible costumes! His gowns and creations steal the evening with their wild and over-the-top sequined glory. If you are a fashionista, you will want to sit in the first couple of rows of the orchestra, but even the back row of the highest tier will be dazzled. Man! This show’s clothes are amazing! I think the dresses could tour on their own and cause just as much excitement! 

The tour is made up of a lot of younger kids who are hitting the road for the first time, and you feel that energy pumping throughout the evening. I don’t know how, but this company makes Cher feel very young and fresh even when they are playing decades that have long gone. I can see why the real icon is such a fan of this show; it makes her look great. If there is one thing I can criticize is their youth sometimes makes for over-exuberant delivery. Sometimes, the dancing feels just a touch out of control, but it really never bothered me. Polish isn't a top-tier need when you have the passion. I just got a sense they were having a really good time with all of this, and in turn, so did the audience. 

There’s nothing deep or revelatory here. Cher is a mistress of pop music, and it is no surprise this is a musical that has low-stakes dramatically. We all know Cher will be just fine, and there’s no real terror or horrible things that happen to her. If anything, it is remarkable that it makes Cher just seem like a human and, at times, a regular girl who has stage fright and a strong case of imposter syndrome. She’s suddenly relatable, and that’s what you get when you see three talented women take on one icon surrounded by passionate performers. You also have a ton of fun! 

THE CHER SHOW, presented by TUTS, runs at THE HOBBY CENTER until April 28th. Tickets can be bought through the link below. There are self-parking and valet options on-site. Wear whatever you like! It’s Cher!

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‘SNL’ star explains why she broke during ‘Beavis & Butt-Head’ skit

“Saturday Night Live” cast members are encouraged not to laugh during skits — Jimmy Fallon was notorious for always breaking character — but sometimes it’s just too funny. That’s why Heidi Gardner absolutely lost it during the most recent “SNL” episode’s “Beavis & Butt-Head” sketch, starring Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day as live-action versions of the MTV cartoon.

Gardner played a NewsNation host interviewing Kenan Thompson about A.I. in front of an audience that included two guests who strongly resembled Beavis and Butt-Head. She told Vulture that she had seen Gosling and Day in their full prosthetic makeup, despite some viewers assuming she was seeing it for the first time on Saturday.

Gardner said Day’s exposed gums and teeth made her laugh uncontrollably both during the dress rehearsal and the live taping.

“This makes me feel almost even worse and unprofessional. When I looked and saw Mikey in the dress rehearsal, I lost it. I was shocked,” Gardner said Tuesday. “I’m thinking about it right now and laughing. I recovered and tried to tell myself in between dress and the live show,  You can’t laugh like that again.  I was trying to imagine seeing him in my head so I was prepared for it, but I just couldn’t prepare for what I saw. I really tried. I even saw Mikey out of the corner of my eye seconds before I went live. I saw the red shorts. I knew I couldn’t look over there again. Mikey even told me later that he was bending down and hiding himself so I wouldn’t see him.”

Gardner said she was in “shock” afterwards: “Then the anxiety set in and I was like, ‘Oh my God, was that okay?’ ... So many other writers and cast members came up and said, ‘Good job.’ I’m like, ‘What? I actually didn’t do my job.’”

But sometimes cast members breaking makes a skit even more memorable. Some of “SNL’s” most famous skits include Chris Farley as Matt Foley (“ Van Down by the River ”), which made co-star David Spade cover his face to stifle a laugh, and Christopher Walken’s “ More Cowbell ” with Will Ferrell, where Fallon completely lost his composure.

Gardner also told Vulture that “Beavis & Butt-Head” was a gag that Day and “SNL” writer Streeter Siedell had been pitching for five years, including at table reads and rehearsals, but never making it to air. She was previously written in as an audience member, but the bit took a new shape when Gosling agreed to do it.

“I hope, for those guys and their portrayals of Beavis and Butt-Head, that it helped how shocked I was by how funny they were,” she told the publication. “And I hope it helps people think of the sketch. I’ll never be able to shake looking over my shoulder and seeing what I saw. That’s really special.”

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