NEW YORK – Channing Tatum is set to launch the theatrical adaptation of his hit “Magic Mike” movie series in New York City, with promises to amplify the excitement in a show that already sizzles with energy.

“Magic Mike Live,” a celebration of well-defined physiques and a positive approach to sexuality, will debut on October 8. The 425-seat, specially crafted venue will be housed in the former Copacabana nightclub, situated at the bustling corner of 47th Street and 8th Avenue.

“We plan to crank up the intensity and add a bit more spark. This is New York, after all, and you’ve got to go all out,” Tatum shared with The Associated Press.

This live performance reimagines the traditional male revue by prioritizing female audience members, a refreshing approach amid the growing critique of toxic masculinity.

The production showcases 13 muscular male dancers alongside a female emcee, blending music, aerial stunts, humor, and a variety of beverages, with audience interaction offered only to those who wish to participate.

“It’s kind of like a dance spectacular that has a sexy twist, and sexy for us is a lot of things. Sexy is funny. Sexy is athletic. Sexy is smart. So we try to approach the dance with all of those things in mind,” says Alison Faulk, co-director and choreographer.

“There’s very few spaces that are made with women in mind,” she adds. “This is made with the woman in mind and making her whole night happy and easier and fun, just to like to take a load off. There’s few places like that.”

Some of the songs will include Ginuwine’s “Pony,” which is featured in the films, 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop,” Gallant’s “Open Up,” James Brown’s “Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine” and Ro James’ “Permission,” as well as original music.

The creators say the new venue is a hybrid between a really beautiful nightclub and a theatrical space, with multiple bars and lounges and seating that ranges from couches to traditional theatrical seats, to bar stools, cabaret tables and banquets.

“What we really try to do is to create an evening of surprise and delight that gives you a bit of what you expect and then a whole bunch of things you never thought you’d ever get,” says Vincent Marini, creative director and executive producer. “What we did for the male revue is very similar to what Cirque du Soleil did to circus.”

Tatum, who spent time in a Chippendales-like revue as a young dancer before becoming a movie star, conceived of the nightclub-style shows but warns visitors not to expect a live version of the “Magic Mike” movies.

“One of the biggest reasons why I wanted to make this show was to kill that old version of male entertaining, because I’ve worked in that version and it’s misogynistic and degrading to women,” he says.

“It’s just gross a little bit. I ain’t gonna lie. Like, I did it for like about 10 months and I was like, ‘Wow, this is crazy. This is nuts,’” he adds. “Most of the people that end up loving our show, I think, the most are the people that kind of hate that type of thing the most.”

The success of the films first spawned a Las Vegas stage show in 2017 that now has outposts in London and Berlin and is touring Australia. The version that lands in New York will be tweaked to reflect the city and creators say they’ve fine-tuned the story.

Tatum says the creators have learned that audiences in different cities act differently — London’s were more staid than Vegas, for instance — and that whoever is the MC can really change the experience by setting the tone.

“This New York production is the culmination of 10 years of work and thought and watching millions of people, men and women go to this show,” says Marini. “We want to come to New York with the very best version of this that we’ve ever done.”