Footloose 1998 - Articles Page 1.8

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

Footloose - 1998 - Broadway Cast

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DarlingtonOS to Present FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Beginning in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 10, 2023


DarlingtonOS will present Footloose the musical, with performances running from Wednesday 25 October to Saturday 4 November. Directed and choreographed by Jo Hand and with Steven Hood, and featuring a talented cast of local actors and musicians, this is a show you won't want to miss.

Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, and More Will Lead BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


The Muny has announced that Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, Kelvin Moon Loh, Eric Jordan Young, Holly Ann Butler, Tommy Bracco, Harrison White, Debby Lennon and Michael Hobin will star in the magical production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, June 22 - 30, 2023.

Interview: Jordan Radis of FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 9, 2023


Footloose is energetic, emotional, and fun—audience can’t help but feel like dancing. This electrifying musical takes the stage at Dutch Apple April 7-May 20. Jordan Radis, who plays Ren in this production takes some time to talk with BroadwayWorld about his experience in Footloose.

Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Sandra Harberger - Apr 8, 2023


Jordan Radis had the formidable task of portraying Ren McCormack, which is Kevin Bacon’s break-out role from the 80’s. He was able to pay homage to Kevin Bacon’s character while giving the it his own style. Audrey Taylor Floyd, who play Rusty, stood out with her impressive vocal performance in “Let’s Hear it for the Boy.” Though it is strange to hear pop songs from the 80’s sung in musical theatre style, Audrey was able to nail that song just like I remember hearing it many years ago. This show will make you laugh and want to dance and sing to songs you haven’t hear in years but still somehow know all the words.

HEATHERS, BONNIE & CLYDE, and More Set For Naples' TheatreZone 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023


Love stories from the comic to the edgy with music ranging from rockabilly to show tunes are in the lineup of TheatreZone's musicals for 2023-2024.

Interview: Michelle Elkin on Choreographing FOOTLOOSE: The Musical at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by Shari Barrett - Apr 5, 2023


Michelle Elkin made her professional debut at the age of 8 in the movie musical Annie. Since then, her resume includes working in numerous film, television, commercial, and theater projects as a dancer and choreographer. After recently choreographing the teen musical 13 at Simi Valley Cultural Center, Michelle is returning to the venue as co-director (with Barry Pearl) and choreographer of Footloose: The Musical with book by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins, running April 22 – May 14, 2023. I decided to speak with her since about the production as well as some of the iconic shows on which she has previously worked.

FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL Returns To LA This Month at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023


Footloose: The Musical, produced by Panic! Productions & BarCinBoo Productions, is returning to Califórnia, for 13 performances April 22 – May 14, 2023.  Footloose is all about fun, dancing and the carefree nature of being a teenager... However, the show is honestly about so much more.  

Review: FOOTLOOSE at Oak Grove
by Brian Michaels - Mar 19, 2023


What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE at Oak Grove?

Barry Pearl & Michelle Elkin Will Co-Direct FOOTLOOSE: The Musical At Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2023


Barry Pearl and Michelle Elkin, two powerhouse talents in Los Angeles Theatre, gear up to co-direct the energetic musical FOOTLOOSE. Produced by Panic! Productions & BarCinBoo Productions.

Concord Theatricals Reveals Winners of 'Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: The FOOTLOOSE Competition'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Concord Theatricals has revealed the winners of their Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: The Footloose Competition. See who the winners are, and learn more about the competition!

THE WEDDING SINGER Comes to Bellport This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023


The Wedding Singer The Musical Comedy, based on the 1998 Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore film, will open on January 27 and run until February 26 at The Gateway in Bellport.

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023


While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

Season 3 of CABARET BEAT to Launch in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022


Season 3 of the online series Cabaret Beat – Music & Conversation will launch on January 8, 2023, with six episodes being released through March 12, 2023.  The show combines one-on-one interviews with video and a live performance by members of the Chicago Cabaret Professionals.

The 30 Best Broadway Performances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Team BWW - Nov 23, 2022


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

Review: FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL at Bellevue Little Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - Sep 25, 2022


What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL at Bellevue Little Theatre?

Concord Theatricals Launches Nationwide FOOTLOOSE Licensing Competition for Schools in Low-Income Communities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022


Concord Theatricals is launching Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: The Footloose Competition, which will award ten schools in low-income communities with a complimentary license package to perform Footloose in honor of the stage musical’s upcoming 25th Broadway anniversary.

CLUE, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, And More Announced for Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2022


2023 marks a golden milestone for Beef & Boards – 50 years of keeping audiences well-fed and exceptionally entertained, and keeping them coming back for more. It's a celebration that includes three new shows to the Beef & Boards stage, fan and family favorites, and a return of the most successful show ever presented at the theatre.

Interview: Original Broadway Cast Member John Hillner Revisits FOOTLOOSE At Argyle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2022


On any Sunday through August 28, Long Island audiences can catch Broadway's John Hillner starring as Reverend Shaw in the Oyster Bay Theatre production of the hit musical, Footloose!

BWW Previews: NOTRE DAME DE PARIS - IL VENTENNALE
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Mar 7, 2022


NOTRE DAME DE PARIS - IL VENTENNALE IN TOUR IN TUTTA ITALIA E CON IL CAST ORIGINALE, TORNA IN SCENA UNA DELLE OPERE PIù CONOSCIUTE E AMATE DAL PUBBLICO.

BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared F - Feb 20, 2022


I highly recommend seeing Footloose at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. We are still in a time of uncertainty, and this production will make you forget all of that. It brings positive, uplifting, and light songs that will be stuck in your head when you leave the theatre!

Meet the Cast of PLAZA SUITE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022


The first-ever New York revival of Neil Simon's classic comedy about marriage, Plaza Suite, under the direction of Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey, officially begins previews tonight, February 25. Learn more about the cast bringing the show back to the stage!

Alhambra To Kick Off 55th Season With GUYS & DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2022


Winner of the 1950 Tony Award for Best Musical, Guys and Dolls is one of the first musicals about the actual street called Broadway as New York City's vital thoroughfare, not the theatrical Broadway of kick-lines and curtain calls. This is the first time Guys & Dolls has not been produced at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining since owner Craig Smith took over the venerable theater in 2009.

Our 20 Favorite Broadway Performances from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
by Team BWW - Nov 24, 2021


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

Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces Casting For RED RIDING HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021


The cast includes Elise Zavou as Red, Maisey Bawden as Mum, Phil Nichol as Granny, Jodie Jacobs as Woody, Ashley Goh as Bo Peep, Raphael Bushay as Wolf and Luke Latchman as Wolfie.

Dennis Quaid Announces 2021 Fall Tour Dates & New Album Release in 2022
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2021


Dennis Quaid has announced dates for his fall 2021 tour, ahead of the release of his upcoming album, which is set for 2022. The shows will feature covers, original music, and stories about Quaid's career in film.

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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