Flashdance-The Musical comes to the Fox Theatre (Photos)

"What a feeling!" It's hard to believe that Flashdance is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. The the pop culture phenomenon of the 1980's Flashdance is now live on stage. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary with electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream.

FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, including the Academy Award-winning title song "Flashdance - What a Feeling," "Maniac," "Gloria," "Manhunt," and "I Love Rock & Roll." In addition to these hits, 16 brand new songs have been written for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth.

FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL features a book by Tom Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay), and Robert Cary with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis).

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FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL runs February 5-10, and tickets are available now at the Fox Theatre.

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As a poet, and mother of a professional dancer, Denise Harper has spent many wonderful years in the world of performing arts. She has a particular interest in youth performances, as she feels "the performing youth of today, are the stars of tomorrow". Denise can often be seen with friends...

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