Full Cast Announced for I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical
Published on 17 June 2026
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I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical returns to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 22 July–27 September 2026, starring Alexandra Burke as Chaka Khan.
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The show follows Khan’s journey to stardom, highlighting her love of music, civil rights activism, and resilience in the music industry.
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A talented cast portrays Khan’s family and influential figures in her life, including Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, and Fred Hampton.
I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical is making a comeback, after its glittering premiere earlier this year, Alexandra Burke as Chaka Khan is taking over the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
The powerful, inspiring life story of the multi-platinum selling, global superstar herself said “This musical is more than my story. It’s every woman’s story. It’s about finding your voice, owning your truth, and rising through everything life throws at you. I’m honored to see my journey brought to the stage with such heart, strength, and authenticity.”
In this strictly limited run, from 22 July - 27 September 2026, joining Burke will be Chrissie Bhima (TINA - The Tina Turner Musical) as Marie Stevens, Ashley Stroud (Punch Drunk’s Sleep No More) as Taka Boom - Khan’s younger sister and R&B dance musician, Charlotte St Croix (Alternate Tina in TINA - The Tina Turner Musical) as Milini Khan - Khan’s daughter. With Miles Anthony Daley (TINA - The Tina Turner Musical) as Khan’s second husband, Richard Holland, Jelani Munroe (Tick Tick .. BOOM, Beijing) as Hassan Khan, Khan’s first husband, though a short marriage inspired her stage name.
Naturally, Chaka Khan’s story intertwines with other history-making legends like Joni Mitchell, played by Sophie Earl, Stevie Wonder, played by Samuel Sarpong-Broni (Hamilton, West End), activist Fred Hampton is played by Teddy Wills (Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, West End) and Eurovision winning band Brotherhood of Man’s Sandra Stevens played by Maryla Abraham.
The cast is completed by Chris Breistein (An Officer and a Gentleman, UK Tour) as Steve Winwood, Daniela Morain (professional debut) as Tammy Michelle, Grant Zavitkovsky (Rock ’n’ Roll Man, UK Tour) as Bob Monaco. And an incredible ensemble made up of Connor Wilkins, Gregory Armand, Zinzile Tshuma, Oskarina O’Sullivan, Ryan Hughes, Kazmin Borrer, Ryan Webb, Nimi Spiff, Amara Campbell, Lara Beth-Sas, Nay-Nay.
And not forgetting the talented Jordan Frazier (previously Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, West End) as the Alternate Chaka.
We look forward to seeing this cast’s fire and fight. Get your tickets to hear Khan’s story, with her love for music, an unwavering passion for civil rights and battle against the toxic music industry.
