Footloose: Youth Edition
Festival Players presents Footloose: Youth Edition, February 13-16, 2026.
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. 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 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.
Footloose: Youth Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
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
Thank you to our show sponsors
