Small town girl Ali (Christina Aguilera) has massive dreams and a big voice. Frustrated with her uncertain future she decides to escape hardship and follow her dreams to Los Angeles.
On arrival dazed with the bright lights and filled with excitement Ali takes a job as a cocktail waitress at The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theatre that is home to an inspired musical revue.
The clubs owner Tess (Cher) dismisses Ali's hopes as she is the headliner at the club. That is until she discovers the big voice inside such a small town girl...
A friendship builds while Ali is working at the club with a featured dancer (Julianne Hough) and also gains an enemy in a jealous performer (Kristen Bell). And of course she becomes the object of a bartenders affections, Jack, who is also an aspiring musician.
With the help of sharp witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and host (Alan Cummings) Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Her spectacular voice restores the Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, though not before a charismatic entrepreneur (Eric Dance) arrives with an enticing proposal.....!!
Burlesque is released 17th December 2010
