FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL Comes to Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Nov 11-16

By: Sep. 10, 2014
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FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, November 11-16, 2014. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, September 20th at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca or call toll-free 1-855.985.5000. Groups of 10 or more are available now at 1.800.889.8457

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.

The original Paramount Pictures film was a worldwide smash hit that became a pop culture phenomenon, grossing over $150 million and featuring a Grammy Award-winning soundtrack. FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL features a score including the hit songs from the movie, all of which became Top Ten hits on the radio around the world, including the Academy Award-winning title song "Flashdance - What a Feeling," "Maniac," "Gloria," "Manhunt," and "I Love Rock 'N' Roll." In addition to these hits, 16 brand new songs have been written for the stage with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Roth.

Brad Rouse, Edgar Godineaux and Natalie Caruncho will recreate award-winner Sergio Trujillo's (Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Addams Family) direction and choreography. FLASHDANCE features a book by Robert Cary and Tom Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay with Joe Eszterhas).

FLASHDANCE premiered in Pittsburgh, PA on January 3, 2013 and has played over 40 cities across North America.

FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL is produced by NETworks Presentations. For more information, visit www.flashdancethemusical.com. Or follow at on Facebook: facebook.com/FlashdanceMusical, YouTube: youtube.com/FlashdanceMusical and Instagram: instagram.com/flashdancemusical.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, September 20 at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca, or call toll-free 1.855.985.5000. Groups of 10 or more can access discounts at 1.800.889.8457. Tickets for FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL vary in range depending on performance, seat location, and date of purchase and start at $35.00 plus applicable service fees.

American Express Cardmembers have access to some of the best seats in the house for all FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL performances. Advance tickets are available through Front Of The Line by American Express September 15-17.

FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL in Vancouver, presented by Broadway Across Canada, is part of three city Canadian tour including stops in Calgary (November 18 - 23) and Edmonton (November 25 - 30).

BROADWAY ACROSS CANADA and Broadway Across America is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies. BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring musicals and plays in North America, operating in 40 markets. As a leading Broadway producer, BAA is dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse theatre. Current/upcoming productions include Beautiful, Betrayal, Bullets Over Broadway, Little Miss Sunshine, Million Dollar Quartet and Pippin. Past productions include Hairspray, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Memphis, Promises, Promises, The Producers and War Horse. For more information, visit BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca.



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