Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnhtheatricals.com.
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One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto
the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move
from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the
inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't
prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing
instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control
over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the
reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck
boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals
eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that
emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man
aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of
its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached
number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million
copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical,
FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding
them with a warm heart and an open mind.
"A celebration of youthful independence . . . Genuine artistry and innovation . . .terrific tunes."
Variety
"One
of the most extraordinary musicals ever to come out of Hollywood.
FOOTLOOSE blends fantastical situations with important issues and
balances them perfectly."
L.A. Weekly
"FOOTLOOSE is an exuberant entertainment, bursting to life with music, romance and dance."
L.A. Movie Gazette
"FOOTLOOSE has the potential to become the next GREASE!"
Baltimore Sun
"This is a show you want to dance to! The score is the best kind of blast from the past!"
Cincinnati Enquirer
"A crackling show . . .better than the movie!"
Green Bay Press-Gazette