Coyote Ugly Musical to Premiere in West End 2027
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(Updated on 12 Dec 2025)
The cult-hit film *Coyote Ugly* is set to make its West End stage debut in 2027, with Jamie Wilson Productions and Nederlander Studios bringing the iconic story of the New York saloon to life as a musical.
The 2000 film, directed by **David McNally** and produced by **Jerry Bruckheimer**, became an instant cult classic, grossing over $113 million worldwide. It was inspired by **Elizabeth Gilbert**’s 1997 *GQ* article, *The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon*, chronicling her time as a bartender at the famed bar.
The musical will feature original songs by Diane Warren, the 16-time Academy Award-nominated songwriter behind the film’s hits including *Can’t Fight the Moonlight*, *Please Remember*, *The Right Kind of Wrong* and *But I Do Love You*. Warren will also create new material exclusively for the stage.
**Gina Wendkos**, who wrote the original screenplay, will co-write the book with Olivier Award-winning writer **Vikki Stone** (*Caroline*, *Hey Duggee*). Direction and choreography will be led by multi-Tony Award winner **Jerry Mitchell** (*The Devil Wears Prada*, *Kinky Boots*, *Legally Blonde*), following his recent West End successes.
**Diane Warren** said, “I’ve been waiting over 20 years for a *Coyote Ugly* musical. The movie and soundtrack are guilty pleasure classics, and now audiences can enjoy a fun, new theatrical version.”
Producers are promising a high-energy production that combines the heat and heart of the original story with fresh songs for a new generation.
Photo: L-R **Gina Wendkos, Diane Warren, Vikki Stone** and **Jerry Mitchell**. Photo by Jen Rosenstein