Footloose

Posted Aug 19, 2024

When Ren moves from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. 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. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, and augmented with additional dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while simultaneously guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Audience Advisory
This production contains comic sexual references, light drug use, and the occasional curse word.

Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford

Footloose

Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall
Individual Tickets $30

All evening performances begin at 7:30 pm!
April 3, 7:30 pm
April 4, 7:30 pm
April 5, 7:30 pm
April 6 2:00 pm (matinee)
April 10, 7:30 pm
April 11, 7:30 pm
April 12, 7:30 pm

Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
Directed by Lenny Leibowitz
Music Direction by Lori Kay Harvey
Choreography by Anna Elliott
Scenic Design by Isaac Ramsey
Costume Design by Rebecca White
Lighting Design by T.J. Gerckens (’88)
Sound Design by Kitty Mader (’22)
Stage Managed by Reh Heine (’13)

Co-Produced by the Department of Music