Footloose The Musical
- Jul 22nd 2009 7:45 pm to Jul 25th 2009 7:45 pm
LOSE YOUR BLUES AN’ EVERYBODY CUT FOOTLOOSE
Whatever the barometer may say, this summer it’s going to be in the 80s! Hot on the heels of musical comedy The Wedding Singer, award-winning Stage One Theatre Company are all set the ignite the stage once more with their next offering, the energy-packed smash hit musical Footloose; which opens at the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford on Wednesday 22nd July.
Based on one of the top-grossing movies of the eighties (which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Lithgow and spawned one of the top-selling soundtracks ever), Footloose The Musical became one of the most explosive movie musicals of all time and captured worldwide audiences with its spirit, dazzling dance routines and electrifying music. The movie remains a highlight of the 80s dance-movie phenomenon that included such films as Flashdance, Fame and Dirty Dancing.
Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful until city boy, Ren – played by West End actor, Simon Lipkin (Avenue Q, The Wedding Singer, Footloose) - arrives. He is prepared for the adjustment to his new High School but what he isn’t prepared for are the local laws – including a ban on dancing – which are the brainchild of a local preacher bent on exercising control over the town’s youth, held back by the memory of a tragedy. When the Reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her heart on Ren her boyfriend tried to sabotage his reputation and many of the locals are eager to believe the worst about the new kid in town…
Footloose boasts an incredible score of 80’s classics including ‘I’m Free’, ‘The Girl Gets Around’, ‘Holding On for a Hero’, ‘Almost Paradise’, ‘Let’s Hear it for the Boy’ and of course the title track. This exuberant, fast-paced musical kicks up a high-octane storm, a joyous celebration guaranteed to have audiences on their feet and dancin’ in the aisles… there’s just no stopping the music!
Footloose The Musical will be performed at the Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford from Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th July 2009. Tickets are on sale now from the theatre box office on 0208 553 4466 and are selling fast so book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information visit the group’s website, www.sotheatre.com.
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