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The drama film The Last Showgirl, directed by Gia Coppola, was released on January 10, 2025. Kate Gersten wrote the film's screenplay based on her own play titled Body of Work. Prior to its theatrical release, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024. It is produced by Robert Schwartzman and Natalie Farrey, along with Coppola.
The official synopsis of The Last Showgirl, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:
"The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run."
A breakdown of all the music featured in The Last Showgirl
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The music for The Last Showgirl is composed by Andrew Wyatt. The film's original soundtrack album, featuring 20 songs, was released on December 20, 2024, on Milan Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.
Below is a list of the original music featured in the movie:
- The Last Showgirl by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Shelly's Dream by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Sparkle by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Bells in Heaven by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Rooftop Prelude by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- A No Better Place To Go by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Rooftop Night by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Gold Reflections from The Wynn by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- A No Better Place To Go, Pt. 2 by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Classifieds by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Break in the Clouds by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Shelly's Dream (Piano) by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Shelly's Dream (Reprise) by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Razzle Dazzle by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Who To Blame by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Razzle Dazzle, Pt. 2 by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- True Romance by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Rooftop Reprise by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Dream Finale by Andrew Wyatt and David Chase
- Beautiful That Way by Miley Cyrus and Andrew Wyatt (Written by Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew Wyatt)
Additionally, the film includes songs from popular artists like David Pack and Bonnie Tyler.
- Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler
- Day 2 Day by Rooney
- Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung
- Lullaby by Dori Freeman
- Biggest Part Of Me by David Pack
- Shadows of the Night by Pat Benatar
- Come and Get Your Love by Redbone
- Carpe Diem by Josephine
- When Did Your Heart Go Missing? by Rooney
Plot summary
At the start of The Last Showgirl, 57-year-old Shelly Gardner finds out that her Las Vegas show, Le Razzle Dazzle, is about to close in the next two weeks. The show's producer, Eddie, informs her that since ticket sales for the classic French-style revue have dropped recently, it will be replaced by a contemporary, neo-burlesque circus show.
Having worked on the show for the past 30 years, Shelly is heartbroken and faces an uncertain future with little to no job prospects and financial resources. She reluctantly auditions for another show but is rejected for being past her prime. Later, she breaks down over having dedicated her entire life to the cutthroat industry that favors youth and beauty over experience.
Her only confidant is Annette, a former showgirl who now works as a cocktail waitress. Struggling with a drinking problem and gambling addiction, Annette moves in with Shelly by the end of the film after failing to pay her house rent.
Moreover, Mary-Anne and Jodie, Shelly's much younger co-workers, see her as a motherly figure, but she rebuffs their attempts at bonding with her. She has an estranged relationship with her own daughter, Hannah, a photography student living in Tucson. In the weeks leading up to her final performance, Shelly reconnects with Hannah and tries to make up for lost time.
The film ends with Shelly performing on stage one last time before the curtains close on her career.
Cast and characters
The film's full cast list is mentioned below:
- Pamela Anderson as Shelly Gardner
- Brenda Song as Mary-Anne
- Kiernan Shipka as Jodie
- Billie Lourd as Hannah
- Dave Bautista as Eddie
- Giovani L. DiCandilo as Anthony
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Annette
- Linda Montana as Geo
- Symone Bradley as Check-In Girl
- John Clofine as Poker Bro
- Gypsy Wood as Female Plate Spinner
- Melina Blitz as Child Dance Duo
- Eliseo Duque as Child Dance Duo
- Jason Schwartzman as Director
- Max Francisco as Showgirl
- Anlly Allen Aguilera as Showgirl
- Alexandria Franklin as Showgirl
- Nathalie Oliveira as Showgirl
- Stevie Heptig as Showgirl
- Sarah Johnston as Showgirl
- Charlotte O'Dowd as Showgirl
- Becs O'Hara as Showgirl
- Ferly Prado as Showgirl
- Lauren Slouffman as Showgirl
- Amber Snow as Showgirl
- Sammy Soto as Showgirl
- Patrick Hilgart as Brad (uncredited)
- Sean Patrick Bryan as a restaurant patron (uncredited)
- David Avne as a restaurant patron (uncredited)
- Jesse Phillips as wardrobe dresser (uncredited)
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