Musical highlight in Vienna: Flashdance impresses with spectacular dances!

Musical highlight in Vienna: Flashdance impresses with spectacular dances!

The rousing musical “Flashdance” will premiere from December 16th to 20th in the Wiener Stadthalle. The talented actress Marije Maliepaard takes on the lead role of Alex Owens and reports on an intensive rehearsal program: "Every day I was there an hour earlier and an hour longer than everyone else. I was constantly rehearsing, many people had time off in between, but for me there wasn't a single free minute," she explained in an interview Today. The actors not only take the stage for emotional singing performances, but also master exciting dance scenes, including the iconic “Waterdrop” moment, which leaves them with a lot of nerves.

The musical experience

The dramatic adaptation of the 1983 film brings a breath of fresh air to the classic tale. Robin Reitsma, who plays Nick Hurley, explains that the reinterpretation of the characters brings important themes such as love and the disruption of social classes to the fore. Although the main actors from the 80s weren't even born, they share a deep love for the music of the time, which still has great appeal today. Tickets for the performances are still available.

In the world of music, Alex Wann's DJ set is currently receiving particular attention. In his latest session, he presented an impressive selection of remixes and tracks, including the popular "Eat Sleep Rave Repeat" version by Fatboy Slim and the energetic "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", edited by Alex Wann and Barka. The variety of beats and the creative remixes create an exuberant atmosphere and attract a large audience WDR reported.