Chaka Khan came to see her own life story, and then joined the curtain call. I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical held its press night at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on Tuesday 4 August 2026, with Alexandra Burke in the title role, and the woman herself was in the building. Here is the night in pictures.
Alexandra Burke and Chaka Khan at the press night curtain call.
Chaka Khan on the red carpet
The ten-time Grammy winner arrived at Wembley Park to watch a musical about her own rise, her activism, and the parts of her story she has never dressed up. She stayed for the curtain call, taking the stage alongside the company and the performer playing her.
Chaka Khan arrives at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
Alexandra Burke leads the company
Alexandra Burke plays Chaka Khan, and press night was the moment the London run got its formal opening after previews began on 22 July.
Alexandra Burke, who plays Chaka Khan.
Who else was there
Guests at the gala included Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe, singer Matt Cardle, swimmer and presenter Michael Gunning, Olympic champion Dame Denise Lewis, broadcaster Clara Amfo and Carolyn Griffey.
Left to right: Clara Amfo, Johannes Radebe with a guest, and Dame Denise Lewis.
The curtain call
The company took their bows with Chaka Khan among them, closing a night that had spent two and a half hours on her story and then handed it back to her.
The company of I’m Every Woman at the curtain call.
About the show
I'm Every Woman charts Chaka Khan's rise to stardom and does not soften it. The production covers her commitment to civil rights, her defiance in the face of a music industry that took more than it gave, the road through addiction, and the pressure of doing all of it as a working mother.
Alongside Alexandra Burke, the cast includes Jordan Frazier as alternate Chaka, Chrissie Bhima as Marie Stevens, Ashley Stroud as Taka Boom, Charlotte St Croix as Milini Khan, Miles Anthony Daley as Richard Holland, Jelani Munroe as Hassan Khan, Sophie Earl as Joni Mitchell, Samuel Sarpong-Broni as Stevie Wonder, Teddy Wills as Fred Hampton, Chris Breistein as Steve Winwood, Maryla Abraham as Sandra Stevens, Daniela Morain as Tammy Michelle and Grant Zavitkovsky as Bob Monaco.
The book is by Nia T. Hill, with direction by Racky Plews, musical supervision by Mark Crossland and choreography by Ebony Clarke.
How to see it
I'm Every Woman runs at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 27 September 2026 for a limited season, with tickets from £43.75. The theatre is a few minutes from Wembley Park station on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, around 20 minutes from Bond Street.
Alexandra Burke does not play every performance, so if seeing her specifically is the point, check the date you are booking.
You can see live availability and pricing on our I'm Every Woman tickets page.
Frequently asked questions
When was the I'm Every Woman press night?
The press night for I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical was Tuesday 4 August 2026 at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Previews had begun on 22 July.
Did Chaka Khan attend the press night?
Yes. Chaka Khan attended the press night on 4 August 2026 and joined the company on stage for the curtain call alongside Alexandra Burke.
Who plays Chaka Khan in the musical?
Alexandra Burke plays Chaka Khan, with Jordan Frazier performing the role as alternate on selected dates across the run.
Where is I'm Every Woman playing?
I'm Every Woman is at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, 3 Fulton Road, Wembley Park, London HA9 0SP, until 27 September 2026.
Who was at the I'm Every Woman press night?
Guests included Chaka Khan, Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle, Michael Gunning, Dame Denise Lewis, Clara Amfo and Carolyn Griffey.
Press night photography by Piers Allardyce.
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