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Career - Theatre - Flashdance The Musical
Cast and Crew | Bruno's Role | Clips | Related Promo | Reviews
Set in Pittsburgh USA, Flashdance tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and 'flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy.
Based on the Paramount Pictures film (Screenplay by Tom Hedley and Joe Eszterhas, story by Tom Hedley) Flashdance is an unmistakably unique musical about holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds. The show features an iconic score including the smash hit 'Maniac', along with 'Manhunt', 'Gloria' and the Academy Award winning title track 'Flashdance – What a Feeling' as well as 10 original songs created for the musical.
~ Flashdance Website
Cast and Crew
Jimmy Kaminsky ... Bruno Langley
Hannah Owens ... Hannah Owens
Nick Hurley ... Noel Sullivan
Alex Owens ... Victoria Hamilton-Barritt
CC La Drue/Abe ... Michael Conway
Dr Kool/Sammy ... Simon Harvey
Harry/Joe ... Gavin Spokes
William Hurley/Hank ... Vas Constanti
Keisha ... Carryl Thomas
Jazmin ... Djalenga Scott
Gloria ... Ruthie Stephens
Ms Wilde ... Vanessa Leagh-Hicks
Ensemble ... Joel Elhadj
Ensemble ... Lee Ellis
Swing ... Juliet Gough
Ensemble ... Zoe Green
Ensemble ... Emily Hawgood
Ensemble ... Craig James
Ensemble ... Anabel Kutay
Swing ... Chris Piper
Ensemble ... Aaron Renfree
Swing ... Adrienne Smith
Ensemble ... Kerry Stammers
Swing ... Jason Winter
Book ... Tom Hedley
Book and Lyrics ... Robert Cary
Music and Lyrics ... Robbie Roth
Director ... Kenny Leon
Producers ... Christopher Malcolm and David Ian
Choreographer ... Arlene Phillips
Set and Costume Designer ... Paul Farnsworth
Lighting Designer ... Jason Taylor
Sound Designer ... Gareth Owen
Orchestrations and Musical Supervisor ... Phil Edwards
Bruno's Role
Flashdance is a well-loved film from 1984, which has now been turned into a brand new stage musical that has been touring throughout the UK from June 2008, and will continue to do so until May 2009.
Set in Pittsburgh, USA, it tells the story of 18 year old Alex, who is a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night. Although she enjoys her day job, it’s her dream to be accepted at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and to take up dancing in a more professional capacity.
Although the story still very much revolves around the character of Alex, bringing such an iconic film to the stage has given the writers and producers the opportunity to create and explore new and different characters as well.
Bruno plays the part of Jimmy Kaminsky, a character who didn’t feature in the original film at all, but has been written especially for the stage musical.
Described by Bruno as a "singing crack-addict", Jimmy has just come out of prison and is looking for someone to give him a break and to get his life back on track.
Being an old friend of Alex’s, he’s hoping that she might be able to help him out. When she turns his back on him, however, he finds himself living a life of crime once more, in order to fund his drug habit, which is spiralling more and more out of control.
This particular storyline arc soon comes to a head and ends in disastrous consequences, not only for Jimmy himself, but also for Alex's mother, Hannah.
Flashdance is Bruno's professional musical theatre debut. Although he has often sung in the past at charity events, he has never performed in this way professionally before. With the role of Jimmy, he’s able to show off his singing skills to a wider audience, especially during the powerful 'You Can't Keep Me Down', where he sings lead and really comes into his own. This is probably one of the most powerful scenes in the entire show as Bruno sings with real emotion and depth.
Bruno has impressed and surprised fans and critics alike with his portrayal of Jimmy and his great singing voice, and this certainly holds him in good stead should he wish to do any more musicals in the future.
Clips
Related Promo
Reviews
"...[Noel Sullivan's] voice is incredibly powerful as is Bruno Langley's (who played Todd in Coronation Street), I didn't even know he could sing, but he really can..." (The Denbighshire Free Press - Rhyll) | Full Review
"...young Bruno Langley brings his trademark angst from the cobbles of Coronation Street to Pittsburgh as Alex’s troubled cousin, Jimmy. It’s not a huge role – with little more than ambling around the stage to get his teeth into - but one that Langley pulls off with aplomb..." (OneSuffolk - Ipswich) | Full Review
"...former Coronation Street star Bruno Langley shows his dark side as the villain of the show..." (The East Anglian Daily Times - Ipswich) | Full Review
"...the supporting cast were very strong indeed, with well observed and beautifully sung performances, particularly from Bernie Nolan...Noel Sullivan...Bruno Langley...and Ruthie Stephens..." (The Mature Times - Bristol) | Full Review
"...one of the stand-out performances belonged to Bruno Langley as Jimmy Kaminsky, a messed-up teenager whose desperation leads to tragic consequences...Langley showed his wonderful acting skills as the desperate teen, as well as a fine vocal range..." (The Ulster Star - Belfast) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley, aka Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street, is the troubled Jimmy Kaminsky - his first taste of musical theatre but nevertheless a promising debut..." (The Stirrer - Birmingham) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley is somewhat wasted – no pun intended – as drop-out Jimmy, although he finally muscles his way centre stage for the aptly-named You Can’t Keep Me Down featuring some of the evening’s best dance moves..." (The Echo Newspaper - Liverpool) | Full Review
"...wrong- side-of-the-tracks bad boy, Jimmy, is never either as dramatic or as sympathetic as he could possibly be – less a fault of the actor than the little time given to develop the troubled character..." (The Daily Post - Liverpool) | Full Review
"...former Coro star Bruno Langley, as the delinquent no-good Jimmy Kaminsky, also excels..." (Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser - Nottingham) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley (Todd Grimshaw from Coronation Street) proved there is life after a soap..." (Henley Standard - Oxford) | Full Review
"...there were great performances from Noel Sullivan and Bruno Langley who both lived up to the task of bringing characters Nick Hurley and Jimmy Kaminsky to life, with Langley in particular presenting a mature performance of a man ruined by drugs..." (This Is The Sentinel - Stoke-on-Trent) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley recovered well from a sound hitch in his big number as good-gone-bad Jimmy Kaminsky..." (This Is South Devon - Torquay) | Full Review
"...while Jimmy’s story isn’t in the original film, Bruno Langley brings his considerable acting talent to the part and makes him one of the star characters of the show..." (Wales Online - Cardiff) | Full Review
"...the surprise of the evening is Bruno Langley who plays the screwed up teenager Jimmy Kaminsky. His performance is a world away from his best-known role of Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street. He has a strong singing voice and his American accent could not be faulted..." (Sussex Express - Eastbourne) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley gave a fine performance as good-boy-gone-bad Jimmy Kaminsky. It is always difficult for actors who have achieved fame through soaps to be allowed to be taken seriously as versatile performers with genuine talent and ability. However, I believe that Bruno has now defied any potential doubters..." (UK Theatre Network - Sunderland) | Full Review
"...two subplots produce the best and most convincing performances of the show with Noel Sullivan, formerly of Hear'say, playing Nick Hurley the nephew and Bruno Langley playing Jimmy. Both are convincing actors and impressive singers..." (Yorkshire Post - Bradford) | Full Review
"...fantastic performances from Bruno Langley (formerly 'Todd' in TV's Coronation Street) as Jimmy, and Ruthie Stevens as Gloria. Bruno is hugely underused in this piece given that he has a great voice never hinted at in his TV appearances..." (Stage Beauty - Bradford) | Full Review
"...ex-Coronation Street star Bruno Langley was quite impressive in the role of Jimmy Kaminsky. Even though his Pittsburg accent appeared to be more of a New York dialect, his singing voice was surprisingly good..." (Get Surrey - Woking) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley (Coronation Street star) was quite menacing as the mixed up bad boy Jimmy..." (This Is Surrey Today - Woking) | Full Review
"...great performances too from Noel Sullivan as slick Nick, Bernie Nolan as Alex’s downtrodden mother and Bruno Langley as vulnerable bad boy Jimmy..." (Telegraph & Argus Newspaper - Bradford) | Full Review
"...as for the veteran Bernie Nolan as Alex's mother, well, she just makes it look so easy, as does – surprisingly – ex-Corrie star Bruno Langley..." (The Evening News: Fringed Out - Edinburgh) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley as Jimmy shows acting doesn’t have to take a back seat in musical theatre, as he twitches about the stage in his grey hoodie and delivers his number, ‘You Can’t Keep Me Down’, with understated aplomb..." (The Guide - Edinburgh) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley, of Coronation Street, gives Jimmy a sympathetic restlessness that dovetails well with Alex's bullish demeanour..." (The Evening News - Edinburgh) | Full Review
"...There are also quality performances from former Coronation Street actor Bruno Langley (Jimmy Kaminsky), ex-Hearsay chart topper Noel Sullivan (Nick Hurley) and Ruthie Stephens (Gloria)..." (The Bolton News - Manchester) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley also fares well as Jimmy, particularly when he has the chance to showcase his fine voice in the second act..." (What's On Stage - Manchester) | Full Review
"...Former Corrie actor Bruno Langley was great as hoodie-wearing bad boy Jimmy and sang very well, in this, his first musical role. The way he played Jimmy - all jittery bravado - really brought life to what could have been a slightly two-dimensional character..." (One Blog More - Manchester) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley’s dramatic performance matched his admirable tenor voice..." (UK Theatre Network - Glasgow) | Full Review
"...former Corrie star Bruno Langley also impresses with a seedily desperate performance as the local delinquent Jimmy..." (Birmingham Post - Wolverhampton) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley put plenty of energy and emotion into his role as new character junkie Jimmy Kaminsky..." (Halesowen News - Wolverhampton) | Full Review
"...former Coronation Street star Bruno Langley played hoodie-wearing bad boy Jimmy Kaminsky and pulled it off with success..." (Express & Star Newspaper - Wolverhampton) | Full Review
"...other famous faces also impressed – Bernie Nolan a confident and composed Hannah Owens, Noel Sullivan adorable as the love interest, Nick Hurley and Bruno Langley menacing, and down on his luck Jimmy Kaminsky..." (Daily Echo - Southampton) | Full Review
"...there's strong support from Bruno Langley as bad boy Jimmy..." (Western Morning News - Plymouth) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley as the good-gone-bad Jimmy Kaminsky demonstrated just why this show works. On he comes with You Can’t Keep Me Down, a fairly run-of-the-mill song...but his delivery, with some simply outstanding, fresh and uplifting choreography, totally transformed the scene..." (What's On South West - Plymouth) | Full Review
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Set in Pittsburgh USA, Flashdance tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and 'flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy.
Based on the Paramount Pictures film (Screenplay by Tom Hedley and Joe Eszterhas, story by Tom Hedley) Flashdance is an unmistakably unique musical about holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds. The show features an iconic score including the smash hit 'Maniac', along with 'Manhunt', 'Gloria' and the Academy Award winning title track 'Flashdance – What a Feeling' as well as 10 original songs created for the musical.
~ Flashdance Website
Cast and Crew
Jimmy Kaminsky ... Bruno Langley
Hannah Owens ... Hannah Owens
Nick Hurley ... Noel Sullivan
Alex Owens ... Victoria Hamilton-Barritt
CC La Drue/Abe ... Michael Conway
Dr Kool/Sammy ... Simon Harvey
Harry/Joe ... Gavin Spokes
William Hurley/Hank ... Vas Constanti
Keisha ... Carryl Thomas
Jazmin ... Djalenga Scott
Gloria ... Ruthie Stephens
Ms Wilde ... Vanessa Leagh-Hicks
Ensemble ... Joel Elhadj
Ensemble ... Lee Ellis
Swing ... Juliet Gough
Ensemble ... Zoe Green
Ensemble ... Emily Hawgood
Ensemble ... Craig James
Ensemble ... Anabel Kutay
Swing ... Chris Piper
Ensemble ... Aaron Renfree
Swing ... Adrienne Smith
Ensemble ... Kerry Stammers
Swing ... Jason Winter
Book ... Tom Hedley
Book and Lyrics ... Robert Cary
Music and Lyrics ... Robbie Roth
Director ... Kenny Leon
Producers ... Christopher Malcolm and David Ian
Choreographer ... Arlene Phillips
Set and Costume Designer ... Paul Farnsworth
Lighting Designer ... Jason Taylor
Sound Designer ... Gareth Owen
Orchestrations and Musical Supervisor ... Phil Edwards
Bruno's Role
Flashdance is a well-loved film from 1984, which has now been turned into a brand new stage musical that has been touring throughout the UK from June 2008, and will continue to do so until May 2009.
Set in Pittsburgh, USA, it tells the story of 18 year old Alex, who is a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night. Although she enjoys her day job, it’s her dream to be accepted at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and to take up dancing in a more professional capacity.
Although the story still very much revolves around the character of Alex, bringing such an iconic film to the stage has given the writers and producers the opportunity to create and explore new and different characters as well.
Bruno plays the part of Jimmy Kaminsky, a character who didn’t feature in the original film at all, but has been written especially for the stage musical.
Described by Bruno as a "singing crack-addict", Jimmy has just come out of prison and is looking for someone to give him a break and to get his life back on track.
Being an old friend of Alex’s, he’s hoping that she might be able to help him out. When she turns his back on him, however, he finds himself living a life of crime once more, in order to fund his drug habit, which is spiralling more and more out of control.
This particular storyline arc soon comes to a head and ends in disastrous consequences, not only for Jimmy himself, but also for Alex's mother, Hannah.
Flashdance is Bruno's professional musical theatre debut. Although he has often sung in the past at charity events, he has never performed in this way professionally before. With the role of Jimmy, he’s able to show off his singing skills to a wider audience, especially during the powerful 'You Can't Keep Me Down', where he sings lead and really comes into his own. This is probably one of the most powerful scenes in the entire show as Bruno sings with real emotion and depth.
Bruno has impressed and surprised fans and critics alike with his portrayal of Jimmy and his great singing voice, and this certainly holds him in good stead should he wish to do any more musicals in the future.
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Reviews
"...[Noel Sullivan's] voice is incredibly powerful as is Bruno Langley's (who played Todd in Coronation Street), I didn't even know he could sing, but he really can..." (The Denbighshire Free Press - Rhyll) | Full Review
"...young Bruno Langley brings his trademark angst from the cobbles of Coronation Street to Pittsburgh as Alex’s troubled cousin, Jimmy. It’s not a huge role – with little more than ambling around the stage to get his teeth into - but one that Langley pulls off with aplomb..." (OneSuffolk - Ipswich) | Full Review
"...former Coronation Street star Bruno Langley shows his dark side as the villain of the show..." (The East Anglian Daily Times - Ipswich) | Full Review
"...the supporting cast were very strong indeed, with well observed and beautifully sung performances, particularly from Bernie Nolan...Noel Sullivan...Bruno Langley...and Ruthie Stephens..." (The Mature Times - Bristol) | Full Review
"...one of the stand-out performances belonged to Bruno Langley as Jimmy Kaminsky, a messed-up teenager whose desperation leads to tragic consequences...Langley showed his wonderful acting skills as the desperate teen, as well as a fine vocal range..." (The Ulster Star - Belfast) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley, aka Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street, is the troubled Jimmy Kaminsky - his first taste of musical theatre but nevertheless a promising debut..." (The Stirrer - Birmingham) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley is somewhat wasted – no pun intended – as drop-out Jimmy, although he finally muscles his way centre stage for the aptly-named You Can’t Keep Me Down featuring some of the evening’s best dance moves..." (The Echo Newspaper - Liverpool) | Full Review
"...wrong- side-of-the-tracks bad boy, Jimmy, is never either as dramatic or as sympathetic as he could possibly be – less a fault of the actor than the little time given to develop the troubled character..." (The Daily Post - Liverpool) | Full Review
"...former Coro star Bruno Langley, as the delinquent no-good Jimmy Kaminsky, also excels..." (Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser - Nottingham) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley (Todd Grimshaw from Coronation Street) proved there is life after a soap..." (Henley Standard - Oxford) | Full Review
"...there were great performances from Noel Sullivan and Bruno Langley who both lived up to the task of bringing characters Nick Hurley and Jimmy Kaminsky to life, with Langley in particular presenting a mature performance of a man ruined by drugs..." (This Is The Sentinel - Stoke-on-Trent) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley recovered well from a sound hitch in his big number as good-gone-bad Jimmy Kaminsky..." (This Is South Devon - Torquay) | Full Review
"...while Jimmy’s story isn’t in the original film, Bruno Langley brings his considerable acting talent to the part and makes him one of the star characters of the show..." (Wales Online - Cardiff) | Full Review
"...the surprise of the evening is Bruno Langley who plays the screwed up teenager Jimmy Kaminsky. His performance is a world away from his best-known role of Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street. He has a strong singing voice and his American accent could not be faulted..." (Sussex Express - Eastbourne) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley gave a fine performance as good-boy-gone-bad Jimmy Kaminsky. It is always difficult for actors who have achieved fame through soaps to be allowed to be taken seriously as versatile performers with genuine talent and ability. However, I believe that Bruno has now defied any potential doubters..." (UK Theatre Network - Sunderland) | Full Review
"...two subplots produce the best and most convincing performances of the show with Noel Sullivan, formerly of Hear'say, playing Nick Hurley the nephew and Bruno Langley playing Jimmy. Both are convincing actors and impressive singers..." (Yorkshire Post - Bradford) | Full Review
"...fantastic performances from Bruno Langley (formerly 'Todd' in TV's Coronation Street) as Jimmy, and Ruthie Stevens as Gloria. Bruno is hugely underused in this piece given that he has a great voice never hinted at in his TV appearances..." (Stage Beauty - Bradford) | Full Review
"...ex-Coronation Street star Bruno Langley was quite impressive in the role of Jimmy Kaminsky. Even though his Pittsburg accent appeared to be more of a New York dialect, his singing voice was surprisingly good..." (Get Surrey - Woking) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley (Coronation Street star) was quite menacing as the mixed up bad boy Jimmy..." (This Is Surrey Today - Woking) | Full Review
"...great performances too from Noel Sullivan as slick Nick, Bernie Nolan as Alex’s downtrodden mother and Bruno Langley as vulnerable bad boy Jimmy..." (Telegraph & Argus Newspaper - Bradford) | Full Review
"...as for the veteran Bernie Nolan as Alex's mother, well, she just makes it look so easy, as does – surprisingly – ex-Corrie star Bruno Langley..." (The Evening News: Fringed Out - Edinburgh) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley as Jimmy shows acting doesn’t have to take a back seat in musical theatre, as he twitches about the stage in his grey hoodie and delivers his number, ‘You Can’t Keep Me Down’, with understated aplomb..." (The Guide - Edinburgh) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley, of Coronation Street, gives Jimmy a sympathetic restlessness that dovetails well with Alex's bullish demeanour..." (The Evening News - Edinburgh) | Full Review
"...There are also quality performances from former Coronation Street actor Bruno Langley (Jimmy Kaminsky), ex-Hearsay chart topper Noel Sullivan (Nick Hurley) and Ruthie Stephens (Gloria)..." (The Bolton News - Manchester) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley also fares well as Jimmy, particularly when he has the chance to showcase his fine voice in the second act..." (What's On Stage - Manchester) | Full Review
"...Former Corrie actor Bruno Langley was great as hoodie-wearing bad boy Jimmy and sang very well, in this, his first musical role. The way he played Jimmy - all jittery bravado - really brought life to what could have been a slightly two-dimensional character..." (One Blog More - Manchester) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley’s dramatic performance matched his admirable tenor voice..." (UK Theatre Network - Glasgow) | Full Review
"...former Corrie star Bruno Langley also impresses with a seedily desperate performance as the local delinquent Jimmy..." (Birmingham Post - Wolverhampton) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley put plenty of energy and emotion into his role as new character junkie Jimmy Kaminsky..." (Halesowen News - Wolverhampton) | Full Review
"...former Coronation Street star Bruno Langley played hoodie-wearing bad boy Jimmy Kaminsky and pulled it off with success..." (Express & Star Newspaper - Wolverhampton) | Full Review
"...other famous faces also impressed – Bernie Nolan a confident and composed Hannah Owens, Noel Sullivan adorable as the love interest, Nick Hurley and Bruno Langley menacing, and down on his luck Jimmy Kaminsky..." (Daily Echo - Southampton) | Full Review
"...there's strong support from Bruno Langley as bad boy Jimmy..." (Western Morning News - Plymouth) | Full Review
"...Bruno Langley as the good-gone-bad Jimmy Kaminsky demonstrated just why this show works. On he comes with You Can’t Keep Me Down, a fairly run-of-the-mill song...but his delivery, with some simply outstanding, fresh and uplifting choreography, totally transformed the scene..." (What's On South West - Plymouth) | Full Review
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Current Projects
Calendar Girls
Genre: Musical Theatre
Character: Lawrence the photographer
Status: Bruno will be joining the tour from July to October in venues throughout Wales, Scotland and Liverpool
Aladdin
Genre: Pantomime
Status: Bruno will be performing in Buxton's annual pantomime of Aladdin throughout the Christmas period this year. Click here to book tickets.
Bruno is also currently working on musical projects. Click here to visit his official MySpace Music page and listen to some of his music! You can also find out more about Bruno and his band by clicking here.
Recent Projects
Intimate Strangers
Genre: Play
Status: Bruno participated in an industry reading of Bob Ellis and Denny Lawrence's new play, directed by Greta Scacchi and produced by Andrew Jenkins.
gallery | info | website
Flashdance The Musical
Genre: Musical Theatre
Character: Jimmy Kaminsky
Status: Toured throughout the UK from July 2008 to May 2009.
gallery | info | website
Genre: Play
Status: Bruno participated in an industry reading of Bob Ellis and Denny Lawrence's new play, directed by Greta Scacchi and produced by Andrew Jenkins.
Flashdance The Musical
Genre: Musical Theatre
Character: Jimmy Kaminsky
Status: Toured throughout the UK from July 2008 to May 2009.
gallery | info | website
Coronation Street
Genre: TV
Character: Todd Grimshaw
Status: Bruno reprised his role as Todd in October and November 2007
gallery | info | website