The West End-aimed Chaka Khan jukebox biomusical I'm Every Woman has set a world premiere run at London's Peacock Theatre in 2026, with performances to run March 5-28. The work features a book by Nia T. Hill, and will be directed by Racky Plews and choreographed by Jade Hackett.
The musical has been in the works since at least 2023, when a workshop was held in London, also directed by Plews. Hill is new to the project, succeeding former book writer Tina Andrews. Producer Adrian Grant has been leading the project, in association with Khan herself.
Along with telling the story of Khan's life and career, the musical features her most loved songs, including "I Feel For You," "Tell Me Something Good," "Ain't Nobody," "Sweet Thing," "Higher Love," "Through the Fire," and, of course, the title track. Included in Khan's story are run-ins with Joni Mitchell, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Robert Palmer.
鈥淢any of you know that my life has always influenced my music鈥攂ut you may not know the full story," says Khan in a statement. "I've lived a rich, beautiful, and sometimes difficult life, and now those experiences will come alive on stage in I鈥檓 Every Woman: The Musical. It鈥檚 the greatest honor to have my journey and work celebrated in this way. London holds a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to share this moment with the fans who have sung, danced, and stood by me through it all. I鈥檝e always wanted to inspire joy, truth, and love鈥攁nd I know this musical will be filled with all of that and more. This is for you!鈥�
Willette Klausner Murphy is co-producing for WMK Productions.
Tickets will go on sale May 19 at 10 AM BST. Visit .
