Footloose: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town where dancing and rock music have been banned. Ren faces resistance from the conservative town leaders, including Reverend Shaw Moore. Determined to bring joy back to the community, Ren rallies his peers to fight for their right to dance. And aong the way, he falls in love with Ariel, the rebellious daughter of the reverend. Footloose is a celebration of self-expression and the power of youth.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1998)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: USA (Illinois)
Creative Team
Music: Tom Snow
Lyrics/Book: Dean Pitchford
Book: Walter Bobbie
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1998)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Based on a Movie, High School, One-Word, Pop/Rock, Popular, Religious
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