The Flash Files: Folder 05

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Jeffrey Hudson as Flash Gordon, (posing with the Cone of Ultimate Confusion). (1953)

“Flash Gordon in the 5th Dimension” video game (1994)

Conrad Blair and Steven Douglas in “Flash Gordon versus the Flying Saucers” (1936)

Andrew Lloyd Webber in the lobby at the opening of “Andrew Lloyd Webber’s FLASH: The Musical!”.

“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s FLASH: The Musical!” Act 1:

“In a world unknown, beyond the stars we fly,

Flash Gordon takes the stage, beneath the cosmic skies.

Ming the Merciless, with evil in his eyes,

We must save the Earth, or face our own demise.”

“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s FLASH: The Musical!” Act 2:

“Oh, Flash Gordon, hero of the universe,

With every battle won, you break the villain’s curse.

Together we will fight, with hearts both brave and true,

Flash Gordon, we believe, our future lies with you.”

Jonathan Pierce as Flash in “Andrew Lloyd Webber’s FLASH: The Musical!”:

“Dale Arden by your side, love will conquer all,

Dr. Zarkov’s brilliant mind will lead us through the brawl.

From the Moon to Mars, and every world between,

We’ll stand against the dark, and let our spirits gleam.”

“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s FLASH: The Musical!” Act 3:

“Flash and Dale, together we soar,

Through galaxies untamed, our love forevermore.
In the face of danger, our hearts remain true,

The Ballad of Flash and Dale, a love story to pursue.”

“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s FLASH: The Musical!” Act 4:

“In the face of danger, you never falter or sway,
A beacon of hope, you chase the shadows away.
With a flash of lightning, and a thunderous roar,
We’ll triumph over evil, forevermore.”

Jonathan Pierce as Flash in “Andrew Lloyd Webber’s FLASH: The Musical!”:

“In the cold embrace of space, love’s flame flickers bright,

Amidst the stars, a tale unfolds, of Flash and Dale tonight.

Hand in hand, they face the dark, with love their guiding light,

A story etched in stardust, for all the worlds to sight.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber at the bar after the reviews were released:

“FLASH: The Musical!”: just another Flash – in the pan!!”
“Unbelievably bad”
“Possibly even worse than his previous shows”
”Lyrics so bad they could have been written by a computer”
“Ridiculously overblown, even for a space opera!”
“I’d rather have to watch Cats again! No, really, I’d rather have to watch CATS! Even the movie version!!”