August 8 – 10

The Theatre Lab’s Musical Theatre Institute for Teens
Footloose: The Musical
Directed by Tracy Lynn Olivera and Lucia LaNave
Maya Nellum, Choreographer
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 Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
Run Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes including a 15-minute Intermission
Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes! Footloose is a high-energy musical that celebrates the power of youth and the freedom of self-expression. Set in a small midwestern town that has banned dancing for fear of its dangerous influence on young people, Footloose is surprisingly resonant in a 2024 America in which book bans are rising rapidly. The show features an iconic soundtrack blending pop, rock and ballads, electrifying dance numbers, and a compelling narrative about love, friendship, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
Ages 13+
Content Warnings: Mild swearing or coarse language, mild sexual content, mild grief