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Footloose - 1920 Broadway History , Info & More

Greenwich Village Theatre
7th Ave. S. near Christopher New York, NY

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 17 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Hit songs in the show include Footloose (Kenny Loggins), Let's Hear It for the Boy (Deniece Williams), Almost Paradise (Mike Reno & Ann Wilson), Holding Out for a Hero (Bonnie Tyler) and I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man) (Kenny Loggins).


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by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025


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by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


Ford’s Theatre announced the cast and creative team for MISTER LINCOLN, featuring David Selby as Abraham Lincoln. The production will run from October 10 to November 15, 2024.

Orfeh to Join MusicTalks' THE BROADWAY CLASSICS: FROM RHAPSODY IN BLUE TO BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


MusicTalks will present The Broadway Classics: From Rhapsody in Blue to Broadway on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:30PM at The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023


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ONCE to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023


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Don't Miss CABARET Live at The Argyle Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Oct 13, 2021


Don't miss this daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining classic, CABARET, Live at The Argyle Theatre, running through October 24th!

Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack & More Announced for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021


This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

West Valley Arts Brings The Music Of 'Fats' Waller To Life With AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2021


West Valley Arts presents Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show, running from April 22 - May 15, 2021 at the West Valley Performing Arts Center (formerly Harman Theatre).

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by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


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GATSBY WITH LOVE Comes to The London Cabaret Club
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2020


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by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019


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by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2019


Lake Worth Playhouse has announced its 2019/20 season!

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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2017


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Share presents 64th ANNUAL BOOMTOWN 2017 GALA
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2017


SHARE, INC., the 64 year-old philanthropic organization dedicated to raising funds for developmentally disabled, abused and neglected children as well as medical research, hosted its annual Boomtown gala, "Let's Dance" tonight, Saturday, May 20, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills.  The evening honored inspirational dance philanthropist Glorya Kaufman with the "Shining Spirit Award."

Southwark Playhouse Announces Full Casting for SIDE SHOW
by Liz Cearns - Sep 14, 2016


Full casting is announced today for Broadway musical Side Show, which will receive its UK Premiere in a brand new production at Southwark Playhouse, opening on Wednesday 26 October with previews from Friday 21 October.

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by Kyle Christopher West - Jun 23, 2016


Next week, the national touring cast of 42nd STREET arrives at Dallas Summer Musicals, featuring a cast of 38 accomplished actors, singers and tap dancers. Although many of the touring gypsies currently consider New York City their home base, four of them were raised locally in the Lone Star State, and cannot wait to put on their dancing shoes back home next week. While on a one-week lay off from the tour this week, I caught up with Texas's own Caitin Ehlinger, Matthew J. Taylor, Mandy Modic and Sarah Fagan. The show runs in Dallas from June 28th to July 10th, and at Forth Worth's Bass Hall July 12th-17th.

Official: Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford Cast in Musical SIDE SHOW at Southwark Playhouse
by Marianka Swain - May 13, 2016


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by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 12, 2015


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Musical Theatre West's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2015


Musical Theatre West (MTW) is Singin' in the Rain runs tonight, July 10, through July 26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Featuring all of the beloved songs, splashy dance numbers, and comedic antics, this two-time Tony nominated musical delivers the best of the beloved film, live on stage.

Musical Theatre West's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Opens This Friday
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2015


Musical Theatre West (MTW) is Singin' in the Rain runs July 10-26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.  Featuring all of the beloved songs, splashy dance numbers, and comedic antics, this two-time Tony nominated musical delivers the best of the beloved film, live on stage. 

Musical Theatre West to Present SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, 7/10-26
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2015


?Musical Theatre West (MTW) is Singin' in the Rain July 10-26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.  Featuring all of the beloved songs, splashy dance numbers, and comedic antics, this two-time Tony nominated musical delivers the best of the beloved film, live on stage.  Tickets are now on sale at the MTW Ticket Office, online at  www.musical.org, or by calling (562) 856-1999, ext. 4.  Ticket prices start at $20.  And, by popular demand, a matinee preview performance on Saturday, July 11, 2pm is now on sale with great seats still available!

Footloose History

Other Productions of Footloose

1920   Broadway
Broadway
2019   Washington, DC (Regional) Broadway Center Stage Production at the Kennedy Center
Washington, DC (Regional)

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