Footloose 1998 - Articles Page 14

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

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226 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the screenplay by Dean Pitchford

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Footloose - 1998 - Broadway Articles Page 14

Porchlight Music Theatre "Resurrects" The Devilishly Popular Musical MACABARET To Celebrate The 15TH Anniversary; Opens 10/22
by Reynard Loki - Sep 21, 2009


Porchlight Music Theatre, Chicago's musical theatre leader, celebrates the company's 15th Anniversary with an updated version of one of the most popular hits in the company's history, Macabaret. The production, with music and lyrics by Robert Hartmann and Scott Keys, runs for two weekends only -Thursday, October 22 through November 1, 2009, at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Starts Full Rehearsals 7/28, Previews Begin 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Welcomes Jeremy Kushnier And The Cast Of 'BIG GAY MUSICAL' 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2009


Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome Jeremy Kushnier and ' The Big Gay Musical' film cast members Daniel Robinson, Joey Dudding and Celina Carvajal September 8th.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Welcomes Jeremy Kushnier And The Cast Of 'BIG GAY MUSICAL' 9/8
by Eddie Varley - Sep 6, 2009


Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome Jeremy Kushnier and ' The Big Gay Musical' film cast members Daniel Robinson, Joey Dudding and Celina Carvajal September 8th.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

'FOOTLOOSE' Is 'Flat' At Theatre at the Center
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 19, 2009


When a professional theater in suburban Chicago bills a lone actor above the title, expect great things. I mean, it doesn't happen very often. In the opening seconds of Theatre at the Center's production of the musical stage version of 'Footloose' now open in Munster, Indiana, the actor in question, Matt Raftery (starring as Ren), executes an impressive aerial move, half hip-hop and half gymnastics. The show explodes to an exciting start!

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

CLEOPATRA - A LIFE UNPARALLELED Plays The Robert Moss Theater 6/13-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2009


She was the most beautiful woman in the ancient world, and the most reviled. A pragmatic ruler who believed in keeping both friends and enemies within arm's length, yet she was hated by her subjects who felt she gave away too much and scarified her country's national identity.

Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE'
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

CLEOPATRA - A LIFE UNPARALLELED Plays The Robert Moss Theater 6/13-6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009


She was the most beautiful woman in the ancient world, and the most reviled. A pragmatic ruler who believed in keeping both friends and enemies within arm's length, yet she was hated by her subjects who felt she gave away too much and scarified her country's national identity.

Perez Hilton Confirms Chace Crawford Will Be 'FOOTLOOSE'
by Eddie Varley - May 19, 2009


Perez Hilton has announced the exclusive news that Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford has been cast in the upcoming remake of Footloose. Pararmount Studio, which is producing the movie, confirmed the much rumored casting choice exclusively to PerezHilton.com

Is HEROES Star Hayden Panettiere 'Gonna Get FOOTLOOSE'?
by Eddie Varley - May 1, 2009


The Heroes star has auditioned for the role of Ariel Moore - a part for which Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough is also reportedly seeking - in the musical remake of Footloose, E! News reports. Lori Singer played the character of Ariel in the original film.

bare Opens At The Unicorn 4/24-5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009


Off Broadway's cult hit Bare is coming to the Unicorn! BARE is directed by Jeff Church, who is back after last season's smash hit La Cage aux Folles

Crawford's 'Gossip Girl' Commitments To Trip 'FOOTLOOSE' Remake?
by Charlie Piane - Apr 21, 2009


E! Online's Marc Malkin is reporting that Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford's scheduling commitments to the show are causing significant issues with the upcoming big screen remake of Footloose. Negotiations are ongoing and are said to be getting down to the 'nitty-gritty of scheduling.'

Zac Efron Set For 'JONNY QUEST' Role
by Eddie Varley - Apr 14, 2009


The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Zac Efron has been cast in the title role of Jonny Quest in the upcoming action film based on the famed comic character.

bare Opens At The Unicorn 4/24-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009


Off Broadway's cult hit Bare is coming to the Unicorn! BARE is directed by Jeff Church, who is back after last season's smash hit La Cage aux Folles

Zac Efron Tells EW Why He's Not 'FOOTLOOSE'
by Eddie Varley - Apr 3, 2009


Young actor Zac Efron revealed to EW.com why he pulled out of the Footloose remake: He didn't want to be type-cast as the musical guy.

'Gosspi Girl' Star Crawford 'FOOTLOOSE' Bound?
by Eddie Varley - Mar 31, 2009


E! Online's Marc Malkin is exclusively reporting that Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford tested this weekend for the upcoming big screen remake of Footloose.

Zac Efron Looking Set for 'Charlie St. Cloud' Role
by Eddie Varley - Mar 25, 2009


Variety is reporting that Zac Efron is in negotiations to re-team with 17 Again director Burr Steers on an adaptation of the novel 'The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.' The film will likely be the next for Efron, who just bailed out of Paramount's Footloose remake.

Zac Efron Exits 'FOOTLOOSE' Remake
by Eddie Varley - Mar 24, 2009


Hollywood news website The Wrap has reported that teen-throb and star of Disney's first three 'High School Musical' films, Zac Efron has dropped out of Paramount's planned remake of 'Footloose,' in what seems an apparent effort to push his career beyond fame as just a cute song-and-dance man.

Rubicon Theatre Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3/21-4/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2009


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 'Brave New World' Season with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The musical begins previews Thursday, March 19, open on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm and run through Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the Tony Award? winning musical that captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. The play tells the story of Tevye, a Jewish milkman coping with day-to-day 'shtetl' life, Jewish traditions and the women in his life in pre-Revolutionary Russia.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Performed At Rubicon Theatre 3/19- 4/26
by Reynard Loki - Mar 16, 2009


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its ?Brave New World? Season with Fiddler on the Roof. The musical begins previews Thursday, March 19, open on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm and run through Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura.

FOOTLOOSE Comes to Tacoma Playhouse March 13 - April 5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2009


Shake off the winter doldrums and cut loose!....Footloose! TMP's exciting 15th Anniversary Season continues with an exhilarating stage production of the 1980's pop film phenomenon. Heat up your spring with the electric choreography of Jon Douglas Rake and a cast of over 30 energetic singers, actors and dancers lead by South Sound favorites, Matt Posner and Elise Campello.

THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION Premieres 3/3, Runs Through 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2009


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) begins 2009 with the New York premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, a new play by Evan Smith (Psych and The Uneasy Chair at Playwrights Horizons, Remedial English for the Young Playwrights Festival at Playwrights Horizons, Servicemen at The New Group). This will be Mr. Smith's fourth collaboration with the theater company.

Rubicon Theatre Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3/21-4/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 27, 2009


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 'Brave New World' Season with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The musical begins previews Thursday, March 19, open on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm and run through Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the Tony Award? winning musical that captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. The play tells the story of Tevye, a Jewish milkman coping with day-to-day 'shtetl' life, Jewish traditions and the women in his life in pre-Revolutionary Russia.

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