TEEN AMBASSADOR:Â ARIANNA REBELOÂ |Â NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Three words to describe Flashdance the Musical: Dancing, dancing, and more dancing. The 1983 film is vividly brought to life on stage thanks to director and choreographer Paul Stancato. And not only does the dancing seem identical to the movie, but actress Julia Macchioâs drive to portray Alex Owens establishes the determination that was put in making the movie come to life.
The performance showcases ârich boyâ Nick Hurley (played by Ryan Neal Green) falling for the âpoor girlâ Alex Owens. Throughout the show you follow Alex who works in a steel mill by day (owned by Nick) and dances in a bar at night. After much convincing from Nick, Alex decides to try getting accepted to a prestigious ballet academy, again, although her efforts are overlooked by Nick paying the school off for her attempts.
Not only does the soundtrack give you the feeling of being in the 80s, but with attire consisting of cropped sweaters, leg warmers, and bodysuits, you feel fully transported back to the flashy decade in seconds. Irene Caraâs âWhat a Feelingâ and Michael Sembelloâs âManiacâ are the iconic songs of the movies that are beautifully recreated on the stage thanks to Macchioâs graceful yet risquĂ© performance. Not only are these two well known songs featured,  but the performance also includes the iconic water drop scene. It was an incredible way to lead into the intermission.
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