Flashdance celebrated its premiere yesterday at the Walensee Theater
Anne-Sophie Dormayer dances around everyone’s ears
Wrinkles, bright colors, sexy vocals: The musical “Flashdance,” which made Jennifer Beals world famous, is back and will be performed on the Walensee stage. The title character Alex is played by Anne-Sophie Dormayer (31).
The world-famous curly head is returning to the stage: for nearly 40 years, welder Alex Owens has wowed an audience of millions with her skills in “Flashdance”. The Sweaty Dance Story celebrates today with its Walensee theater premiere with its sensational title song “What a Feeling” by Giorgio Moroder (82).
German starring Anne-Sophie Dormayer (31) was played by Jennifer Beals (58) delighted in 1983. While the American was doubled in many scenes at the time, everything on the lake stage is real. “I dance every scene myself,” confirms Dormayer. He adds, “The great movie has also accompanied me throughout my life. So I am even more proud to be able to slip into the role of Alex.”
Cult movie in cinemas
The original 1983 movie gave a lot to talk about. It was created by director Adrian Lane (81), who later also made cult films such as “9 1/2 Weeks” (1986) and “A Fateful Affair” (1987). Lyne was one of the most discussed filmmakers of the ’80s because he brought MTV’s then-innovative musical aesthetic to cinema and enriched it with sexy imagery.
The story of the young Alex, who keeps her head above water as a welder and dreams of a career as a dancer, is told according to the original on the Walensee Theatre.
Play in front of a cool background
Prominent actress Anne-Sophie Dormayer identifies some similarities between her and Alex. “We are both characters who will not be defeated and will fight for their dream,” she says. In 2015 she sang for Germany at ESC and was the last, which in the end did not hurt her in any way. “I’m a good example of how to turn the tide,” says the singer who caused quite a stir on “The Voice of Germany” last year. She is now a successful songwriter and has conquered the hearts of audiences on the musical stage.
Playing on the Walensee Theater is a special pleasure for her. “The view over the mountains is simply gorgeous,” she said excitedly. And when she dances “what a feeling,” her feelings explode, too. “My luck charm is my friend who is always with me in my thoughts,” she says with a laugh.
“Flashdance” can be seen at the Walsensee Theater in Walenstadt SG until July 23. Tickets are available at www.walenseebuehne.ch or by calling 0900325325.
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