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‘Flashdance’ shifts from screen to stage

Show runs at Kennedy Center through Jan. 19

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12 years ago

January 2, 2014

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(Photo by Jeremy Daniel; courtesy Kennedy Center)

“Flashdance: The Musical,” the stage musical adaptation of the popular movie, plays the Kennedy Center this month through Jan. 19.

The show celebrates the movie’s 30th anniversary through re-telling the story of Alex Owens, a steel mill welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. The musical uses a mix of old soundtrack favorites like “I Love Rock and Roll” and “Flashdance: What a Feeling” and16 original songs.

Tickets range from $45-$150. For more information, visit kennedy-center.org.

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