Interview: Tyler Hanes on Dance As Self-Expression & Identity
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- Jul 9, 2025
“For Ren dance is his language. It’s a form of self-expression – the only way he knows how to express himself and communicate. When this is taken from him, he doesn’t understand why something so beautiful and alive as dance is not allowed. He is fighting for self-expression and his very identity.”
Actor, dancer, choreographer Tyler Hanes is describing the motivation of FOOTLOOSE’s protagonist Ren McCormack. Hanes, who has a storied resume that includes ten Broadway shows and countless regional credits, has returned to Maine State Music Theatre (which he calls “coming home”) to choreograph their new production of the 1998 musical, FOOTLOOSE, collaborating with director E. Faye Butler.
Review: FOOTLOOSE at Planet Royale
by David Bravos
- May 28, 2025
When Drew Anthony asked the audiences from the 2024 season of shows what they wanted to see next, the first choice was overwhelming; people wanted to see FOOTLOOSE. Based on the timeless Kevin Bacon movie, the musical delivers plenty at Planet Royale with some simply superb casting and choreography that befits such a dancing spectacle. This excellent production proves that this story still has the power to get people dancing.
Review: FOOTLOOSE at NextStop Theatre Company
by Rachael F. Goldberg
- May 21, 2025
NextStop’s production of 'Footloose' felt haphazard and emotionless, and what should have been a fun evening of theater and nostalgia was instead entirely lackluster.
Cast Set For FOOTLOOSE in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild
- May 20, 2025
Footloose: The Musical is now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre with most of the initial May-June season already sold out.
Val Kilmer, Film Star and Stage Performer, Passes Away at 65
by Josh Sharpe
- Apr 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Val Kilmer at the age of 65. The actor died on April 1 from pneumonia. Throughout his career, the Hollywood star appeared in many prominent films, including Top Gun, Willow, and Oliver Stone's The Doors.
FOOTLOOSE Will Be Performed as Part of Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 20, 2025
New York-based distribution company Cinema Guild has announced the North American theatrical release of You Burn Me (Tú me abrasas), the latest work from Matías Piñeiro.Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department will present Footloose written by Dean Pitchford, adapted by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, and music by Tom Snow.
Photos: Timothée Chalamet & More at A COMPLETE UNKNOWN LA Premiere
by Josh Sharpe
- Dec 11, 2024
On Tuesday, December 10, the Dolby Theatre hosted the Los Angeles premiere of A Complete Unknown at Dolby Theatre. In attendance was director James Mangold along with film stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening below!
New Season of AMERICAN DAD! Premiering Later This Month
by Josh Sharpe
- Oct 8, 2024
“American Dad!” will return to TBS on Monday, October 28 at 10PM ET/PT. This season, the Smiths are overjoyed when the Langley Falls boardwalk reopens; the family have their dreams of climbing Mount Everest turn into a nightmare; Roger is struck with a mysterious illness; Klaus contends with an imposter and much more.
MAXXXINE Coming to Digital and Blu-ray in October
by Josh Sharpe
- Aug 28, 2024
The third and final installment of Ti West’s X trilogy comes home when MAXXXINE arrives October 8 on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital from Lionsgate. The murderous finale of Ti West’s X trilogy features a star-studded ensemble including Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, with Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon.
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