Just recently, I've learned that a Flashdance musical will begin touring in 2013! According to Wikipedia, there already has been a Flashdance musical overseas in the UK, but this will be the first one stateside. I get the impression that this production will be different from the already existing one as it has connections to the director of The Addam's Family and Memphis.
Flashdance is a really interesting choice for a stage show; the soundtrack is excellent, but I don't believe that the movie really has any singing in it. It makes me wonder if any of the main characters will actually sing or if the focus of the movie will be scenes taking place with singers in the background.
Although the movie is a favorite of mine, it is hard to deny that the story is flimsy. The characters are all loveable, but you never really learn much about anyone. The beauty of the movie is that you never really care. You're just having so much fun, the lack of story really isn't bothersome. Although I'm less than fascinated by dancing, the dancing scenes are all so original and well-choreographed, they grab your attention.
Will the content of the movie be changed? I'm curious to find out if they pick a leading man similar to Michael Nouri, who appears to be old enough to be Jennifer Beals' father in the movie, and also nowhere near attractive enough to get her. That's definitely a part of the movie that never made sense: Alex is a talented young woman who wants to follow her dreams, so why does she hook up with a dirty old man who is also her boss? She's not a gold digger, so what is it about him? He's nothing that special. He's a rich man, but not especially charming or intelligent.
It is unlikely that all of the scenes from the movie will show up in the play. Of course, the intense "Maniac" dance workout scene will remain and the inspirational ballet tryout at the end will be there, but what about the other scenes? Will the ice skating scene remain? Will the strip club scene remain? Maybe we'll be treated to a nice background story for the main characters. Maybe we'll get some fun new scenes that will tie together some loose ends from the movie.
When the show is released, check out this blog for a review of the show. In the meantime, check out http://flashdancethemusical.com/ for updates.
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