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Channing Tatum To Bring 'Magic Mike' Act To Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV (CBS SF/AP) – Channing Tatum is bringing his "Magic Mike" act to Las Vegas.

The 36-year-old actor has announced on Facebook (see below) that he's directing "Magic Mike Live Las Vegas." It's billed as a live male strip revue based on the movie "Magic Mike" and a sequel, "Magic Mike XXL."

Shirtless men and puppies. What better way to announce Magic Mike Live at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. Thanks Cosmopolitan, you're the best. And to everyone else...you're welcome. Sign up here for more: http://bit.ly/1QSnbCY #MagicMikeLive

Posted by Channing Tatum on Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Tatum starred as the title character in the films and is a former stripper himself, but he says he won't be taking the stage for the live show. Alison Faulk did choreography for the movies and will also choreograph the live act.

"Magic Mike Live Las Vegas" is scheduled to begin previews at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in March 2017.

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