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. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. 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 pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

This crowd-pleasing musical is based on the 1984 film of the same name and features the title song, “Footloose” (Academy Award nomination), “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” (Academy Award nomination), as well as the original film’s soundtrack hits “Almost Paradise,” “Holding Out For A Hero,” and “I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man)”. Augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose The Musical celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.