A new jukebox musical La Bamba! is heading on tour.

The musical is inspired by the rock `n roll legend Ritchie Valens

La Bamba! the new dance musical is opening at Curve Leicester on 1st August. The world premiere of the new musical will be directed by Ray Roderick. New music was added to Ritchie Valens' original music by Alonso Casado-Trigo. The musical tells the story of a young girl from Pacoima, California, through dance.

The musical will be choreographed by Latin dance champion and Strictly Come Dancing choreographer Graziano Di Prima, who said: “I am honoured to be choreographing this brand-new dance show – La Bamba! We workshopped it last year and I am so excited that it will now be touring across the UK from July. Audiences will get to experience a different kind of musical and some real Latin passion from our incredible cast.”

Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said: “We are thrilled Curve continues to be the choice theatre for producers to launch major touring productions. We look forward to welcoming Ray, Graziano and the entire cast and creative team to Leicester with the world premiere of La Bamba! this August.”

Dates and casting soon to be announced