Overview
Synopsis
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of the Ariel (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.
This school version of Footloose is available for licensing through Concord Theatrical’s Youth Edition series.
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Context
The musical production of Footloose was based on the 1984 film of the same name which starred Kevin Bacon in the leading role of Ren. The movie also starred Broadway veteran John Lithgow in the role of Shaw as well as a young Sarah Jessica Parker as the fun and peppy Rusty. The film was the seventh highest-grossing film for its release year and the title song, “Footloose”, became a beloved classic.
The film received its stage adaptation in October of 1998 when it opened to audiences at the
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Ren McCormack, a “big city” teenager, decides to dance away the long work day at a Chicago nightclub (“Footloose”). Ren breaks the news to his friends, since his father left them, Ren and his mother, Ethel, can no longer afford to live in Chicago and now must move in with his aunt and uncle in the small and conservative town of Bomont.
The McCormacks are settling into sleepy life in Bomont and attend service at the local church. The pastor, Shaw Moore, gives a long-winded and passionate
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Songs
- "Footloose/On Any Sunday" - Ariel, Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, Ren, Shaw, Shaw, Cast
- "I Can't Stand Still" - Ren, Willard
- "Somebody's Eyes" - Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Townspeople
- "Holding Out For A Hero" - Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, Ariel, Girls
- "Somebody's Eyes (Reprise)" - Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Chuck, Lyle, Travis
- "Heaven Help Me" - Shaw
- "I'm Free/Heaven Help Me" - Ren, Shaw, Kids, Choir
- "Still Rockin"' - Cowgirls, Company
- "Let's Hear It For The Boy" - Rusty, Company
- "Can You Find It In Your Heart? (Part 1)" - Vi
- "Can You Find It In Your Heart? (Part 2)" - Vi
- "Mama Says" - Willard, Garvin, Bickle, Jeter
- "Almost Paradise" - Ren, Ariel
- "Can You Find It In Your Heart? (Reprise)" - Company
- "Footloose (Finale)" - Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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