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 local ban on dancing instituted by the town preacher, Shaw Moore, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter Ariel sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend Chuck 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.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
Musical Numbers
Act 1
Footloose - Ren, Ethel & Company
On Any Sunday - Shaw, Ariel, Vi
The Girl Gets Around - Chuck
I Can't Stand Still - Ren
Somebody's Eyes - Rusty, Urleen, Wendy, Jo, Company
Learning to be Silent - Vi, Ethel
Holding Out For a Hero - Ariel, Rusty, Wendy, Jo, Urleen
Heaven Help Me - Shaw
I'm Free - Ren, Shaw and Company
Act 2
Still Rockin' - Cowboy Bob
Let's Make Believe We're in Love - Cowgirl Cassie
Let's Hear It for the Boy - Rusty
Can You Find It in Your Heart? - Vi
Mama Says (You Can't Back Down) - Willard, Grady, Garvin, Jeter, Ren
Almost Paradise - Ren, Ariel
I Confess/ Heaven Help Me - Shaw and Company
Footloose Finale - Company
Bows
