Overview
Dance like you’ve never danced before! FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of 18 year-old Alex, a welder by day and “flashdancer” by night, who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream.
Based on the Paramount Pictures film (Screenplay by Tom Hedley and Joe Eszterhas, story by Tom Hedley), this is an inspiring musical about the power of holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds. The iconic score features such best-selling hits as “Maniac,” “Manhunt,” “Gloria,” “I Love Rock & Roll” and the sensational title track “Flashdance…What a Feeling.”
Casting & Production
Casting
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” OWENS — A young Pittsburgh welder, working to study her true passion
NICK HURLEY — Nephew of steel mill owner
GLORIA — Alex’s friend
KIKI KIKI — Alex’s friend, a dancer at Harry’s (a BIPOC actor)
TESS — A dancer at Harry’s
HARRY — Club owner
JIMMY — Gloria’s boyfriend
HANNAH — A retired dancer
LOUISE
JOE
ANDY
MS. WILDE
C.C.
SECRETARY
HURLEY STEEL WORKERS, HARRY’S BAR PATRONS, CHAMELEON DANCERS, ACADEMY STUDENTS, CITIZENS OF PITTSBURGH
Orchestral Information
6 Musicians
Keyboard 1
Keyboard 2
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Credits
FLASHDANCE
THE MUSICAL
Book by TOM HEDLEY & ROBERT CARY
Music by ROBBIE ROTH
Lyrics by ROBERT CARY & ROBBIE ROTH
Based on the Paramount Pictures film
Screenplay by TOM HEDLEY & JOE ESTERAAZ
Story by TOM HEDLEY
Media
Authors
Upcoming Productions
Luna di Miele produzioni srl
Cremona, Italy
Bird College
Sidcup, Kent, UK
NK Theatre Arts
Stockport, Cheshire, UK
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