Bonnie Milligan to Lead the Cast of FLASHDANCE in Concert at 54 Below

One of films most beloved musicals, FLASHDANCE, will make its New York City debut, with a star-studded Broadway cast, at Feinstein's/54 Below on Wednesday, February 13th, at 7pm & 9:30pm.

The concert will star Bonnie Milligan(Head Over Heels, Kinky Boots) as Alex, Gilbert Bailey II (Clueless, A Bronx Tale) as Jimmy, Claybourne Elder(Bonnie & Clyde, Torch Song) as Nick, and Brian Charles Rooney as CC (When Pigs Fly, Threepenny Opera).

The roles of Gloria, Kiki, Tess, and Hannah will be announced at a later date.

The ensemble will consist of Anne Bragg, Ethan Carlson, Alex Danielle Frost, Whitney Hayes, Will Hutcheson, Samantha Littleford, Allsun O'Malley, Nate Richardson, Ally Rosenblum, Christian Strange,and Chris Withers.

Robbie Rozelle (Songs From Inside My Locker) will host the concert.

With a book by Tom Hedley and Robert Cary, FLASHDANCE tells the story of Alex, a Pittsburgh welder and exotic dancer, who has dreams of exchanging her safety glasses for ballet slippers.

FLASHDANCE features some of the 1980s greatest songs including "Maniac," "Manhunt," "Gloria," " I Love Rock & Roll," and of course, "What a Feeling".

54 SINGS FLASHDANCE will be directed and produced by Robert W. Schneider. The show will be music directed by Danny Lincoln. The Associate Producer is Benjamin Nissen.

Schneider said, "The soundtrack of Flashdance defined an entire generation. We are very proud to be bringing this music to a whole new generation of audiences who will get to experience it performed by some of Broadway's most exciting talents."

Tickets, starting at $30, are still available. In addition to the ticket price, there is food and beverage minimum of $25.00 54 SINGS FLASHDANCE tickets can be purchased at 54below.com.Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551

MORE ABOUT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

Michael Feinstein, one of the world's greatest musical artists, and 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, have united to give New York an unparalleled destination for entertainment and dining. Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, is the performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, Feinstein's/54 Belowis a classically designed state-of-the-art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Belowwill present iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music. The venue provides a food and beverage menu from early evening through the wee hours of the morning that is worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage. In their description on the venue, The New York Times writes Feinstein's/54 Below"has the intimacy of a large living room with unimpeded views and impeccable sound; there is not a bad seat. Its sultry after-hours ambience is enhanced by brocade-patterned wall panels planted with orange-shaded lanterns. And the atmosphere is warmer and sexier than in Manhattan's other major supper clubs. Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $15-$105. www.54Below.com/Feinsteins

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