The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage! 6th Floor Ashley is a graduate of Cal State Northridge receiving a Bachelors in English with an emphasis on writing. 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. Word catches on to Moore, who, as the one responsible for banning it to begin with, is determined to do anything within his power to ensure that it does not happen ("I'm Free/Heaven Helps The Man"). Almost Paradise Ren and Ariel14a. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, The production transferred into London's West End, starring David Essex and Cheryl Baker in April 2006, before closing in November of the same year due to the limited availability of the Novello Theatre. For more information or to buy tickets, click here or email glatzk@salineschools.org. Photo courtesy of Miguel Meneses.Photo courtesy of Natalie Worsham. EIN: 59-2657043, 201 Southwest 5th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: Chipollino, Michael Jackson Tribute 'Man in the Mirror', Itzhak Perlman with Pianist Rohan De Silva, Beginnings: The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band, Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors over 65+ and are general admission. FOOTLOOSE Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY. Footloose was nothing but an amazing show filled with extremely talented kids. Join us now as we celebrate the antics of Ren McCormack and his crew, by giving you the following 20 things that you might not have known about this classic feel-good . She gives Ren a Bible marked with various passages he can use for his motion. The coach has no sympathy, and demands extra pushups. A bevy of females capitalised on the two-for-one entry special before 11:00 PM and came out in their numbers, appropriately dressed, to dance the night away. Fri Mar 10 2023 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Oak Grove Lutheran School, 124 North Terrace North, Fargo, United States When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is not prepared for the strict local laws, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the towns youth. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Saline, MI 48176 Artistic staff includes: artistic director/producer Kristen Glatz, vocal director Jane Panikkar, choreographer Lisa Holland, and music director, Sarah Altenburg. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is not prepared for the strict local laws, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town's youth. They argue, but when Ren points out that theyre both dealing with loss Moores loss of his son, Rens loss of his father they recognize a common bond. Contact the organizer to request a refund. Benny's Closed Saturday Due to Power Outage. Time passes, and Ren faces increasing rejection and scrutiny from his small-town neighbors (Somebodys Eyes). United States, Saline District Library Opening at 1:00 pm, SHS Drama Club presents Footloose The Musical, SHS Drama Club Presents Footloose the Musical, Guide to Licensed Assisted Living at SASC, Adult Swim Skills Clinic at Saline Rec Center, Saline High School Choir Pre-Festival Concert, 2 Showings of Footloose at Saline High School Saturday. The music is by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. Try contacting these organizations to get contact information for rights holders: American Society of Composers and Publishers: (212) 621-6000. Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. After a long sermon lambasting the evils of "rock and roll" music and its "endless chant of pornography", Moore's daughter Ariel runs off to a gas station to meet her "trailer trash" boyfriend Chuck Cranston, along with his buddies Travis and Lyle. The FSAS silent auction is now open to everyone. The reaction to the new Footloose was immediate and enthusiastic; a tour in the U.K. led to a West End engagement, which in turn triggered excitement throughout Europe and around the globe. At the dance, the teenagers celebrate their win. Carlisle High School's music department presents "Footloose," their spring musical. St. Patricks Day Events & Celebrations In USA 2023, International Womens Day Events In Fargo, Spring Fling Southern Soul Music Festival 2023 Mobile, GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SPRING CARNIVAL, HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS - RANG DE with SUNNY LEONE AND DRUMS SIVAMANI, 2023 Dogtown St. Patrick's Day Irish Festival. Carlisle High Schools music department presents Footloose, their spring musical. Im Free / Heaven Help Me Ren, Shaw and the Company, 9a. After Heaven Reprise Orchestra17. If the musical you seek isn't listed, you could try contacting the rights holders directly to receive special permission to produce a specific musical. 2019 Kennedy Center Production (Jeremy Daniel), Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! On top of Shaw's displeasure at his daughter's disobedience, a nervous Ren unintentionally insults him in an attempt to ease his worries, making the situation more awkward and causing all of Shaw's friends (who were over playing a game of bridge) to dash off. Churchyard Transition - Orchestra2. After an argument between Shaw and Ariel, Vi intervenes. Megamix (Optional) The Company21. This weekend, the department is hosting its spring musical based on the 1984 film "Footloose" starring Kevin Bacon. The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only and may differ when you apply for a license. Vi then tries to console him while telling him that his reprimanding is not all that logical ("Can You Find it in Your Heart?"). The story revolves around a teenager who tries to overturn a town council's ban on dancing. About Footloose. The next day, Ren shows up for school and Willard Hewitt, a slow-witted cowboy with a bad attitude and a strong loyalty to his mother, decides to beat him up but Ren goes along with it and doesn't mind. Where the hell is Bomont?! 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. 2019 Kennedy Center Production (Jeremy Daniel), Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version), Nominee: 1985 Academy Award, Best Original Song (Footloose). Prather Entertainment Group produced a "10th Anniversary" U.S. tour of Footloose.[6]. Herbert Ross Producer: Lewis J. Rachmil, Craig Zadan Writer: Dean Pitchford Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 1984 original Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2002 Runtime: 1h 47m Distributor:. We are extremely proud of this production, said Enokian and Redman in the Directors Note of the program. When the reverends rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Rens reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. Oak Grove Lutheran School, 124 North Terrace North, Fargo, United States. 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. There, he explains to Ren that he doesn't know how to dance. The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series presents "Footloose" at Center State Theater. The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only and may differ when you apply for a license. In the original Broadway production, there was also music for solo violin and cello. April 7 - May 20. I Cant Stand Still Ren4. Students Sofia Martinez (Rusty), Stella Payne (Vi Moore), Jacob Worsham (Willard Hewitt) and Tatum Beal (Shaw Moore) had incredible solos in the show, adding to the immense talent of the Luther music program. UK & EUROPE. Share your experience on Social Media with #EventsfyYourWeekend for a chance to WIN Prizes! Additional music by: Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. After Ren gets off work, Ariel takes him to her secret place beneath the train tracks where she discusses her hatred of Bomont. Professional producers fear that amateur productions (even in distant locations) may cost them ticket sales. Broadcast Music International: (212) 586-2000. / The instrumentation calls for two keyboards, two guitars, bass guitar, drums, percussion, and a woodwind player. Ren goes over his speech ("Dancing Is Not A Crime") but his friends aren't too sure about it. Chuck and Ariel are only together for the sex ("The Girl Gets Around"). All special offers cannot be combined with other discounts or previous purchases and certain restrictions apply. Please contact your licensing representative for more information. Ren laments that the citizens of Bomont are so "wound up", muttering that at least in Chicago, he had the clubs to turn to in times of stress. Exasperated, Ariel storms out. Vi, Ethel and Ariel separately lament their inability to express themselves and be heard (Learning To Be Silent). The soundtrack recording reached #1 on the Billboard charts, and went on to sell over 17 . ISBN 10: 1458416151 / ISBN 13: 9781458416155. Concord offers a full suite of resources to help you put on the show of a lifetime! At the Moore house, Ariel returns home to a disgruntled Shaw, who stubbornly ignores her repeated attempts to engage in conversation. 8th grader, Ronin Nalbantian, played the lead role of Ren McCormack in the production and although he has been in numerous shows, Footloose was his first musical. New Condition: new Soft cover. We've got weather incoming., HOCKEY: Brighton Blanks Saline, 3-0, in Regional Final. Benny's will be closed Saturday morning due to the most recent power outage in downtown Saline. The next day, Ren shows up for school and befriends Willard Hewitt, a slow-witted cowboy with a good heart. Ren inspires the preacher's daughter and others to challenge the town's repressive bans and hold a senior prom. 100% OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Then the cast returned to London at the Playhouse Theatre from August 17, 2007 through December 6, 2007; Lyn Paul continued her role. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. Footloose the Musical - I'm Free Lyrics REN Looking into your eyes I know I'm right If there's anything worth the fear, it's worth the fight No one can tie my hands Or make me change my plans I'm crossin' the line, jumpin' the track Takin' what's mine and not lookin' back Heaven helps the man who fights his fear Every day I face a new frontier 6th Floor Chuck shows up in a fury and starts to yell at Ariel. 8th grader Jacob Worsham who played the role of Willard Hewitt, took to the stage after the show holding flowers and a giant sign reading Urleen will you go to Semi with me? The character Urleen was played by 8th grader Molly Hauser, and Worshams sweet semi-formal dance proposal was welcomed by Hauser with a hug and definite yes!, If you missed Luthers Footloose the Musical, you can still watch the entire show on YouTube here.Photo by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonPhoto by Ross A. BensonLBMS Footloose the Musical. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. Rusty overhears them, as do several cowboys, who begin to mock Willard. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email. Footloose runs through Saturday, July 16th at Theatre By The Sea, Wakefield, RI. After Girl Orchestra2b. The Plains of Bomont - Orchestra7a. Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy After her fathers lengthy sermon on the evils of rock & roll and the endless chant of pornography, Shaws daughter Ariel runs off to a gas station to meet her delinquent boyfriend Chuck Cranston, along with his buddies Travis and Lyle. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. It ca You'll have to sign in before you share your experience. Willard gives Ren some advice that his beloved mother told him and explains that he can't give up ("Mama Says - You can't back down/Mama Says - You can't back down - Reprise"). Ashley Erikson is a Burbank resident, mother of two boys and active member in her neighborhood and community. Though Jim Steinman began in the theatre, he was best known as a songwriter/producer whose records sold more than 96 million copies. ", After 17 years, Footloose continues to attract a large turnout of patrons. Rusty repeatedly attempts to dance with Willard, but he weasels his way out, dragging Ren off to the bar to get drinks. The score is the best kind of blast from the past!" Take a look below at how you can enhance your show! Ren, Ariel, Willard and Rusty visit the Bar-B-Que, a country-western dance hall in a neighboring town (Still Rockin). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The L.A. Times described him as the Richard Wagner of rock. General consensus was that the show was in and of itself poor, but the music and talented cast made it entertaining. After the crowd leaves, Vi and Shaw are left alone, where Shaw tells Vi how much he loves her and how he has made many mistakes in the past ("Can You Find it in Your Heart? L.A. Weekly, "Footloose is an exuberant entertainment, bursting to life with music, romance and dance." Ren leaves, but struck by Ren's insight, Moore struggles with what to do. Footloose: The Musical. Footloose requires a pit orchestra in a rock combo style. Transition - Orchestra12b. Only the very first section of the rap is used and right before "Mama Says" instead of during the Town Council meeting. Cast. We are beyond proud and incredibly impressed with the hard work Ronin and all his cast members have put in since last September for this show. Chuck leaves, and shortly after Ariel then shows up pretending she was at her friend's house studying, but her parents reveal that they know she wasn't there. ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center - Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR. The Girl Gets Around Chuck, Ariel, Travis and Lyle2a. It will then open in the UK at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, in February 2022 and is set to close in August 2022 at the New Wimbledon Theatre. They argue, but when Ren points out that they're both dealing with loss Moore's loss of his son, Ren's loss of his father they realize a common bond. Ren asks Ariel to the dance and Willard invites Rusty, telling her that he is even willing to dance with her. Ren shares his plan with all of the students and eventually wins them over. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. Quantity: 1. 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