Is Footloose a Broadway musical?

Broadway production

The musical Footloose opened at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre on October 22, 1998 and ran for 709 performances until July 2, 2000. It was directed by Walter Bobbie with choreography by AC Ciulla.

Where can I watch Footloose Broadway?

Right now you can watch Footloose on Paramount+. You are able to stream Footloose by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Instant Video.

Where is Footloose the musical?

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.

What do you wear to Footloose musical?

Plaid and denim with some bursts of color rule the day. Think styles from the movie “The Breakfast Club” . Also think about your character's personality and the clique they may be a part of!

How long is Footloose the musical?

Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission.

Broadway Center Stage: Footloose | The Kennedy Center

Is Footloose musical kid friendly?

Parents need to know that the music and movement in Footloose will keep preteens entertained, but the sexual material and profanity may be too mature for the youngest. Teens will enjoy the energy of it, but the music is dated and the central conflict (to hold a dance or not) is a bit hard for teens to buy.

Is Footloose OK for a 10 year old?

Why is Footloose (2011) rated PG-13? Footloose (2011) is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for some teen drug and alcohol use, sexual content, violence and language. Violence: Characters engage in dangerous stunts including racing buses, standing on the train tracks and driving after drinking.

Does anyone kiss in Footloose the musical?

Footloose contains:

Scenes in which teens drink, (stage/faux) smoke, and generally rebel against society. Scenes with couples dancing in a provocative manner. Embraces and kissing between teens and between adults.

Who can't dance in Footloose?

Willard is embarrassed he can't dance with Rusty, so Ren gives him lessons after school hours.

Is Footloose dance heavy?

Footloose is a dance-heavy show. There are some musical numbers that are strictly vocal, but the majority need some sort of choreography. Your Ren has to be able to dance well.

What city is Footloose based on?

Footloose is “loosely” based on the town of Elmore City, Oklahoma.

Are there 2 versions of Footloose?

Footloose (1984 & 2011) (2-Movie Collection)

Is Zac Efron in Footloose?

Zac Efron has revealed why he turned down Footloose. The High School Musical star was in talks to play the lead role of rebellious teenager Ren McCormack in the remake, originally played by Kevin Bacon, but soon pulled out.

Is the new Footloose a musical?

Footloose is a 2011 American musical drama film co-written and directed by Craig Brewer. It is a remake of the 1984 film of the same name and stars Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Miles Teller, Andie MacDowell and Dennis Quaid.

Who did Ariel lose her virginity to in Footloose?

The minister's wild child, Ariel (Julianne Hough), routinely flouts the regulations, but she does it under the radar. In addition to dancing and strutting her stuff, she loses her virginity to bad boy race car driver Chuck Cranston (Patrick John Flueger), because she's bored.

Did Kevin Bacon actually dance in Footloose?

In a 2013 interview with Howard Stern, Kevin Bacon admitted that he has actually tipped DJs at weddings NOT to play Footloose. He stated that people expect him to dance the song as he did in the movie. In truth, while he did do some of the dancing there was also a dancing double for him as well.

Did Miles Teller actually dance in Footloose?

“I have vivid memories of Miles Teller telling me he can't dance,” recalls the movie's choreographer, Jamal Sims. “But he said, 'I can do this' — and he did a glide, kind of a moonwalk in circles. I was like, 'Oh, you can dance! ' So we use that glide in the movie a couple times.

Do actors on Broadway actually kiss?

Short answer: It depends. They usually do some form of kissing, but there are ways to get around it (more on that later). Whether you wind up locking lips with another actor or not, there's a lot that goes into kissing scenes that you should know about.

Why did Zac Efron not do Footloose?

He simply turned it down because the script wasn't any good. He told Details magazine it was a difficult decision to make, but he had to turn the lead role down when he realized it wouldn't live up to the original, which starred Kevin Bacon. “All the things I loved about 'Footloose' I couldn't find in the project.

What religion is Footloose based on?

The real-life Oklahoma town that inspired “Footloose” was led by a Pentecostal minister. You can imagine how fun that place was. Rev. Moore doesn't believe dancing is inherently sinful.

How old was Kevin Bacon during the making of Footloose?

Kevin Bacon weighs in on the enduring success of 'Footloose'

“I was 24 and I was playing a 17-year-old,” Bacon said.

Are there any bad scenes in Footloose?

Two separate fights, including one fistfight and one bar fight. Willard (Christopher Penn) receives a very bloody nose during one while the other includes several severe hits. One intense scene in which Ariel (Lori Singer) is hit several times by her ex-boyfriend after she hit him and his truck.

What Bible verses were used in Footloose?

Ren : Ecclesiastes assures us... that there is a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to laugh... and a time to weep. A time to mourn... and there is a time to dance. And there was a time for this law, but not anymore.