Footloose 1998 - Articles Page 3

Opened: October 22, 1998
Closing: July 02, 2000

Footloose - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway)
226 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the screenplay by Dean Pitchford

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'We Must Save Broadway,' Writes Sarah Jessica Parker
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 7, 2020


Broadway, television, and film actress Sarah Jessica Parker wrote an impassioned op-ed in which she argued for the return of theatre, specifically as the lifeblood of New York City. 

VIDEO: John Lithgow Talks About His Book 'Trumpty Dumpty'
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 1, 2020


Friend of the show and author of the new book 'Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown,' John Lithgow, enlisted the help of famous friends to read excerpts to create shareable clips in place of a book tour.

Listen: Broadway Associate Director David Ruttura Talks SPIDER-MAN, FOOTLOOSE & More On WHY I'LL NEVER MAKE IT Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2020


Director David Ruttura (Beautiful, School of Rock) reunites with host Patrick Oliver Jones as they discuss his Broadway career assisting Tony-Award winning directors as well as the production that brought them together - FOOTLOOSE on Norwegian Cruise Line.

BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE at Summer Arts Intensive
by Brian Michaels - Jul 29, 2020


Everybody cut footloose because Theatre is back in the F-M area after a very long break. When most of the summer programs (and spring for that matter) were forced to close, luckily a couple of local productions decided to push forward, and one of these is Summer Arts Intensive and their production of Footloose.

West Valley Arts Will Present FOOTLOOSE Its First Full-Scale Musical At Harman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020


West Valley Arts will present Footloose, running March 12-28, 2020 at Harman Theatre. With a stellar, local cast, Footloose will have audiences dancing in their seats. 'We were blown away by the talent at auditions and couldn't be happier with the cast we have. They are working extremely hard and it will show on opening night,' stated director Jeanne McGuire.

Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker and Brian Stokes Mitchell to Be Honored at The Actors Fund Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019


The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, will hold its Annual Gala on Monday, April 6, 2020. The evening will celebrate Tony Award-winning actor Matthew Broderick and Emmy Award-winning actor, producer and designer Sarah Jessica Parker; Tony Award-winning actor and Chairman of The Actors Fund Brian Stokes Mitchell; Academy Award-winning producer, co-owner of the New York Football Giants, and philanthropist Steve Tisch; and American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) President Richard L. Trumka as they receive The Actors Fund's Medal of Honor.

BWW Flashback: The 20 Best Broadway Performances from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Past
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2019


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Photo Flash: Marlo Thomas, Joe DiPietro and More Celebrate Opening of LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2019


The new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER opened this past Friday, October 25th to unanimous rave reviews at George Street Playhouse. Under the direction of Jeff Calhoun (NEWSIES, GREASE, BIG RIVER), LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features book & lyrics by Steve Kluger (based on his best-selling novel) and music by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland (LITTLE WOMEN).

Performances Begin Tuesday For New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by Julie Musbach - Oct 10, 2019


Performances are set to begin this Tuesday, October 15th, with the official Opening Night on October 25th, for the new musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, presented by George Street Playhouse and directed by Jeff Calhoun (NEWSIES, GREASE, BIG RIVER). LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features book & lyrics by Steve Kluger (based on his best-selling novel) and music by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland (LITTLE WOMEN).

Matthew Broderick And Sarah Jessica Parker Will Lead PLAZA SUITE On Broadway
by Alan Henry - Sep 10, 2019


BroadwayWorld has learned that real-life married couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker will come to Broadway in Neil Simon's Plaza Suite following an out of town run at Boston's Colonial Theatre - where the 1968 production also originated, before a 17 week run on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre with previews set to being in March. The production will be directed by John Benjamin Hickey.

BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Lake Worth Playhouse
by David McKibbin - Jul 14, 2019


With high-caliber performances, pumped-up choreography, and a soundtrack featuring 80's hits, there is no excuse for you to not cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes!

BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Lake Worth Playhouse
by David McKibbin - Jul 14, 2019


With high-caliber performances, pumped-up choreography, and a soundtrack featuring 80's hits, there is no excuse for you to not cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes!

Joe Iconis, BROADWAY SESSIONS, And More Honored At 2019 MAC Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2019


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) 33rd MAC Awards will be held tomorrow night at Sony Hall in New York City. 

Kate Baldwin, Alysha Umphress & More Feature On New Album ALL THE POSSIBILITIES: BROADWAY SINGS WARTOFSKY
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2019


With lead vocals by a dozen Broadway stars, Yellow Sound Label has announced the release of the debut album of eleven original songs by award-winning songwriter and Berklee College of Music Professor Michael Wartofsky, in digital, streaming and physical formats, today, Friday, January 4.

Parade Perfection- Relive Our Favorite Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances of Years Past!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2018


While we countdown the big day, take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite parade performances of years gone by!

Wake Up With BWW 10/19: Inside A VERY WICKED HALLOWEEN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: go inside A Very Wicked Halloween, and more!

“Festival Of Percussion” Comes to The CIT Cork School Of Music
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2018


The CIT Cork School of Music percussion department collaborate for the first time with the percussion ensemble “Millennial Percussion” from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and its artistic director Adrian Spillet (principal percussionist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra), and the conservatoire's percussion lecturers Sophie Hastings and Cormac Byrne.

Bird College - Dance, Music And Theatre Performance Announces Gary Avis As The College's New Patron
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2018


Bird College - Dance, Music and Theatre Performance today announces that Gary Avis MBE will join the College as a new patron, working alongside existing patrons Christopher Biggins, Baroness Tessa Blackstone, Lara Pulver, Liz Robertson and Dougie Squires OBEMVO, adding to the breadth of ambassadors for the College.

Greasepaint Presents FOOTLOOSE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2018


Everybody Cut Loose! Youthful rebellion is tearing through town in FOOTLOOSE presented by Greasepaint Theatre, September 14-23, 2018.

Greasepaint Presents FOOTLOOSE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2018


Everybody Cut Loose! Youthful rebellion is tearing through town in FOOTLOOSE presented by Greasepaint Theatre, September 14-23, 2018.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces Casting for THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2018


In honor of Artistic Director Michael Kahn's final season with the Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC), the opening show of the 2018-2019 Season, William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, will feature beloved performers, many of whom have been with the Company since the very beginning.

City of Fairfax Theatre Co & Truro Anglican Church Present A July Production of FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018


Almost twenty years ago in October,1998, Footloose: The Musical opened on Broadway, leaving audiences dancing in the aisles on their way out of the theatre. Based on the beloved 1984 hit film that catapulted Kevin Bacon's career, Footloose:T he Musical features songs from the film's award winning soundtrack that reached number one on the Billboard charts and gave the world classic 80s anthems like " Let's Hear it For The Boy," "Almost Paradise," and the iconic "Footloose."

Dennis Quaid to Portray President Ronald Reagan in Upcoming Biopic
by Macon Prickett - Jun 20, 2018


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dennis Quaid has inked a deal to play President Ronald Reagan in a film expected to begin shooting in the fall.

Roundabout Will Honor John Lithgow at 2019 Gala
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that its annual 2019 Gala will celebrate two-time Tony and six-time Emmy Award winner John Lithgow with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2018 Tony Nominees!
by Matt Tamanini - May 1, 2018


The 2018 Tony nominations were announced this morning. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?! CLICK HERE to check out a full list of this year's nominees, and HERE for reactions from the lucky few!

Footloose FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Footloose have there been?
Footloose has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998, West End which opened in 2006 and West End which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has Footloose been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical for Dean Pichford, Best Book of a Musical for Walter Bobbie, Best Choreography for A. C. Ciulla, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tom Snow, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Dean Pitchford, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Eric Carmen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Sammy HagarBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Kenny Loggins and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jim Steinman.
What awards has Footloose been nominated for?
Footloose has been nominated for the Outstanding Choreography award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The nomination was for the choreography by A.C. Ciulla.

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