FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL Comes to the Hobby Center, 6/4-16

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will welcome Flashdance - The Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, to Hobby Center from June 4 to 16.

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.

Joining Jillian Mueller as Alex, Matthew Hydzik as Nick and Katie Webber as Tess are Kelly Felthous as Gloria, Dequina Moore as Kiki, Jo Ann Cunningham as Hannah, David R. Gordon as Jimmy, Matthew Henerson as Harry and Christian Whelan in the role of C.C.

Also joining the company are Holly Ann Butler, Claire Camp, Derek Carley, Ryan Carlson, Natalie Caruncho, Lynorris Evans, Thursday Farrar, Charlene Hoffman, Holly Laurent, Jakob Karr, Dan Kohler, Brandt Martinez, Nick McGough, Ariela Morgenstern, Rebecca Riker, Andrea Spiridonakos, and Lawrence E. Street.

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the original Paramount Pictures film was a worldwide smash hit that became a pop culture phenomenon and showcased 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," "I Love Rock & 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 Robbie Roth.

Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Addams Family), Flashdance features a book by Robert Cary and Tom Hedley, co-writer of the original screenplay with Joe Eszterhas.

In addition to the US touring company, a Second Company will be assembled for the creatively reworked production of Flashdance, which will begin performances on Broadway in August 2013 for an open-ended engagement.

To celebrate Flashdance - The Musical and provide an unforgettable musical theatre experience, TUTS will offer special events in conjunction with the show.

The Totally '80s Sing-Along: Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Aurora Picture Show (2442 Bartlett)
Co-presented with Aurora Picture Show, the Totally '80s Sing-Along is a FREE event - Get ready to sing, dance, and party along with a custom subtitled collection of the best music videos from the decade that invented the music video - the 1980s. Alamo Drafthouse's Action Pack has put together this event of custom subtitled videos full of big hair, bright neon tights, keytars, and Rick Astley just for this event, and it's guaranteed to make you stand heartache to heartache with Pat Benatar as you watch 99 Red Balloons float by. The night will also include music from TUTS' upcoming production of Flashdance.

Flashdance Pre-Show VIP Package: Friday, June 4 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Break out those leg warmers and head bands! Treat yourself to an exclusive pre-show VIP party at the beautiful Downtown Club at Houston Center. $25 gets you two drinks, light bites, complimentary parking at the Center Club, an exclusive Flashdance VIP pass, and plenty of chances to win some amazing prizes. Come ready to sing because no 80s party is complete without a Karaoke contest! Purchase your package now as tickets are limited! Visit TUTS.com/Events for tickets.
TUTS will also offer dinner-and-a-show packages, post-show parties and more. Visit TUTS.com/Events for more information.

Tickets (starting at only $24) are available on-line at TUTS.com, by phone at (713) 558-TUTS (8887), outside the Houston area at (888) 558-3882, or in person at the Theatre Under The Stars Box Office, located at 800 Bagby at Walker, Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. An audio described performance is available Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m.; open captioning is available Sunday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. The Hobby Center is wheelchair accessible. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more. Group tickets may be purchased by calling (713) 558-8888 or via email at groupsales@tuts.com.

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