Editing Showgirls (section)

== Legacy ==
=== Sequel ===
Verhoeven said a sequel had been in development before ''Showgirls'' was released, with the film's final scene of a sign for Los Angeles hinting at a plot where Nomi takes on Hollywood.<ref name="JoBlo">{{cite news |last1=Donnelly |first1=Billy |title=Paul Verhoeven talks the Showgirls sequel that never was |url=https://www.joblo.com/paul-verhoeven-talks-the-showgirls-sequel-that-never-was-270/ |access-date=22 June 2023 |work=[[JoBlo.com]] |date=2015-10-20}}</ref> However, these plans were dropped when the film did poorly at the box office.<ref name="JoBlo" />

A sequel focusing on minor character Penny was released in 2011. Titled ''[[Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven]]'', it was written, produced, edited, directed by and starred [[Rena Riffel]], who was the only character returning, apart from cameos by [[Glenn Plummer]] and [[Greg Travis]].

=== Musical adaptation ===
In 2013, an [[off-off-Broadway]] parody called ''Showgirls! The Musical'' was mounted by Bob and Tobly McSmith of Medium Face Productions.<ref name=EWMusical>{{Cite magazine |last=Bierly |first=Mandi |date=May 24, 2013 |title=Showgirls! The Musical! |url=https://ew.com/article/2013/05/24/showgirls-musical/ |access-date=2023-05-22 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> Originating at the Kraine Theater in [[New York City]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-23 |title='Showgirls! The Musical!' Makes NYC Debut |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/showgirls-musical-new-york_n_3114072 |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=[[HuffPost]]}}</ref> critical and audience response was overwhelmingly positive. It was moved to a 200-seat off-Broadway theater, XL Nightclub.<ref name=EWMusical/> The production continued to be successful; its original run was extended through July 15, 2013. Actress [[Rena Riffel]] reprised her role in the film as Penny for one month of the production.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2013 |title=Rena Riffel Will Star in Showgirls! The Musical! for Full Off-Broadway Run |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Rena-Riffel-Will-Star-in-SHOWGIRLS-THE-MUSICAL-for-Full-Off-Broadway-Run-20130521 |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=BroadwayWorld.com}}</ref>

The musical closely mimics the film's plot and often directly incorporates dialog. The original off-Broadway production was critically lauded for April Kidwell's performance as Nomi and for staying true to the source's campy nature.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schleicher |first=Marnie |date=2016-08-17 |title=You Don't Nomi!: Showgirls! The Musical! |url=https://www.sfweekly.com/art/you-don-t-nomi-showgirls-the-musical/article_892bd642-0f3f-5661-8a9b-c248f4b8f294.html |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=SFWeekly}}</ref> Andy Webster of ''[[The New York Times]]'' stated: "The coltish April Kidwell, as Nomi, is a wonder. Amid an exhausting onslaught of often obvious ribaldry, she is tireless, fearless, and performing circles around Elizabeth Berkley's portrayal in the movie. Her vibrant physicality and knowing humor are a potent riposte to the story's rabid misogyny."<ref name="NYTMusical">{{cite news |last=Webster |first=Andy |title=Spandex Mostly On, Those Pole Dancers Return |work=The New York Times |date=May 29, 2013 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/30/theater/reviews/showgirls-the-musical-at-xl-nightclub.html |access-date =June 12, 2013}}</ref>

It takes several characters and condenses them for the stage. The characters of Marty and Gaye have been combined to one character, simply called 'Gay'. The characters of Molly and James are both portrayed by actor Marcus Deison. Zack Carey is simply called Kyle MacLachlan.<ref name="NYTMusical"/> With sexually explicit language and nudity throughout, the tagline is "Singing. Dancing. Tits".

The original cast featured Kidwell as Nomi, Rori Nogee as Cristal, John E. Elliott as Kyle McLachlan, Marcus Deison as Molly and James, Philip McLeod as Gay and Amanda Nicholas, Natalie Wagner and Israel Vinas as the ensemble.<ref name=musical>{{Cite web |title=Showgirls! the Musical! Extends Through July 17; Cast Album Available June 11 |last=Peterson |first=Tyler |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/SHOWGIRLS-THE-MUSICAL-Extends-Through-July-17-Cast-Album-Available-June-11-20130606 |date=June 6, 2013 |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=BroadwayWorld.com}}</ref>

;Original cast recording
On June 11, 2013, a cast recording was released with eight tracks.<ref name=musical/>

{{track listing
| all_writing     = Bob and Tobly McSmith
| title1          = Fucking Underwater
| length1         = 2:42
| title2          = Boat Show
| length2         = 5:19
| title3          = The Whorrior
| length3         = 3:39
| title4          = Different Places (The Dead Hooker Song)
| length4         = 2:08
| title5          = Dancing Ain't Fucking, Girl
| length5         = 2:13
| title6          = You're a Whore, Darlin{{'-}}
| length6         = 2:45
| title7          = The Best Friend Song
| length7         = 2:50
| title8          = Don't Lick That Pole, Girl
| length8         = 2:42
}}