Flashdance The Musical is coming to Liverpool and bringing star quality with it.
Strictly Come Dancing dancer Joanne Clifton will head up the cast for the smash-hit musical which will make its first UK return since 2011 in the city this October.
Joanne returns to the Liverpool Empire after treading the boards in the theatre back in February this year as the lead role in Thorougly Modern Millie.
Songwriter Ben Adams has also been confirmed as part of Flashdance’s cast list as it prepares for a five-night run from October 16 to 21.
Joanne said: “This is just another dream come true.
“I think everyone in the world whether dancer or non-dancer, as soon as they hear ‘What a Feeling’, remember that iconic scene at the end of the film and I’m so incredibly lucky that I get to do that every night in a UK tour along with fabulous numbers like ‘She’s a Maniac.’
“I’m over the moon. It’s another amazing opportunity in my musical theatre career and I can once again sing and act alongside dancing.
“I just hope the water’s not too cold when it falls on me!”
Adams will join Joanne in the musical, reprising the role of Nick Hurley. Ben has released multiple classical music albums and was part of 90s pop band A1.
He has since worked as a producer with the likes of Robin Thicke and Craig David, and also reached the final of Celebrity Big Brother and won the Norwegian Strictly Come Dancing.
Written by Tom Hedley and Joe Eszterhasm, Flashdance is an inspiring musical about the power of holding onto your dreams and love against all odds.
Speaking about his upcoming performance in Flashdance The Musical, Ben Adams said: “It’s amazing to be part of such an iconic story, and as an 80’s child I was brought up on this music so I couldn’t be happier playing Nick in the theatre production of Flashdance.
“Whilst I continue with my own music career and touring with a1, Musical Theatre has always been a real passion of mine, so to be asked to play this role, and to be working with such an amazing cast and crew is a real honour.
“I look forward to seeing you all out on the road in the coming months.”
Tickets are on sale now for the musical from the official website at flashdanceuktour.co.uk.