| The Cher Show | |
|---|---|
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| Music | Various Artists |
| Lyrics | Various Artists |
| Book | Rick Elice |
| Basis | The life and songs of Cher |
| Premiere | June 12, 2018: Oriental Theatre, Chicago, Illinois |
| Productions | 2018 Chicago 2018 Broadway 2022 UK Tour 2023 US Tour |
The Cher Show is a jukebox musical with a book by Rick Elice that tells the story of the life and career of Cher, using songs that she performed throughout her career. The part of Cher is played by three actresses: one portraying her in the 1950s and 60s (nicknamed "Babe"), one for the 1970s (nicknamed "Lady"), and one for the 1980s and 90s (nicknamed "Star"). The three interact with each other and help each other out at various points.
The musical had a Lab in the Fall of 2017 in NYC, followed by its world premiere at the Oriental Theatre, Chicago, on June 12, 2018, and opened on Broadway in December 2018. The Original Cast Album was released on digital platforms on April 12, 2019, and was released to physical CD on May 10, 2019. The Cher Show played its final Broadway performance on August 18, 2019. An overhauled production launched at the Leicester Curve in April 2022, before embarking on a UK tour.