The latest musical to take the stage from Broadway in Cincinnati defined a generation in 1983, and led me on a trip to Target to purchase some bright colored leggings then plan a weekend roadtrip to Pittsburgh.
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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.
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Fueled with all of your favorite songs from Joan Jett, Hall & Oates, as well as its iconic number "What a Feeling," Flashdance will have audiences reliving a youth of the vibrant 80s. My favorite song was the powerhouse "Manhunt," which created a visual montage of Alex and the romantic gestures of her boss. Can she be both a lover and a star?
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Rare in theatrical form, Flashdance is one of the few musicals that showcases a strong, independent female lead character. See it for the tunes, or see it for the plot; either way, this show will leave lasting impressions.
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Flashdance: The Musical runs through November 10 at The Aronoff.
