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‘FOOTLOOSE’ is now playing in Grant County!

Williamstown, KY – Stage Right Musical Theatre Company opened its eighth season with
FOOTLOOSE, which runs through July 14 at the Williamstown Performing Arts Center. Audiences from across the country laughed, cheered, and danced through the opening weekend of the musical adaptation.

“Audiences have been raving about their experience at Footloose,” Artistic Director John Siedenberg II said, “we are so proud of the cast and creative team for bringing this stunning production to life, and cannot wait to share this incredible story with more audiences over its run.”

“Based on the original 1984 film, Footloose brings to life this classic story in an explosive new way! When rebellious teen Ren is forced to move to a small town where dancing is forbidden, it’s up to him and his classmates to defy the rules! This heartfelt story pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Featuring a blend of new music and classic anthems like “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Let’s Hear it for the Boy”; “Footloose” is sure to leave you dancing out of your seat.”

Audiences packed the Williamstown Performing Arts Center in its first weekend, breaking opening weekend records for the Theatre Company. Siedenberg attributes the success of the show on its great music, comedy, and emotional depth.

“The music is infectious, the acting is superb, and the heart at the center of this story is enough to bring the audience to tears,” Siedenber said about audience reactions in its first weekend of performances, “Footloose is pure, unadulterated joy, and this cast brings their A-game to every single performance.”

This show is presented by the Grant County Tourist & Convention Commission.

Footloose runs through July 14; tickets are available at www.StageRightMTC.org.

FOOTLOOSE dances its way to Grant County this summer!

Williamstown, KY – Stage Right Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the cast and creative time for their professional summer production: “Footloose the Musical” running June 28 – July 14 at the Williamstown Performing Arts Center.

“Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE! Based on the original 1984 film, Footloose brings to life this classic story in an explosive new way! When rebellious teen Ren is forced to move to a small town where dancing is forbidden, it’s up to him and his classmates to defy the rules! This heartfelt story pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Featuring a blend of new music and classic anthems like “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Let’s Hear it for the Boy”; “Footloose” is sure to leave you dancing out of your seat.”

“For 40 years Footloose has been a cultural phenomenon, making fans of the films and stage productions leap to their feet in dance. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring that to our stage this summer.” Artistic Director John Siedenberg II said about the upcoming show, “We have assembled an incredible group of actors, singers, designers, and artists to bring this story to life.”

After the record-setting success of Stage Right’s production of Annie this past January, the theater was thrilled to make Footloose the first show of their 2024-2025 Season.

“Footloose has everything you need for a fun summer musical comedy. The music is killer, the story is timeless, and the cast is everything you could want to see onstage. We can’t wait to explore the dance-forbidden town of Bomont this summer,” Siedenberg said.

The cast is lead by Jackson Greene and Chloe Esmeier as Ren and Ariel, with Jonathan Andrews as Reverend Shaw. Footloose also stars Jonathan Smithe, Field Oldham, Kanai Nakata, Zachary Simpson, James Lindeman, Mary Mills, Jenna Mays, Cassidy Perme, Joshua Van Nort, Michael Switzer, Heather Mizer, Lena Andrews, Mary Vosseberg, Karen Vosseberg, and Kayleigh Berenzy.

Footloose is directed by John Siedenberg II and stage-managed by Maxine Mason. Music Direction by David Dillespie, Choreography by Hannah Lutz-Reitz, Costume Design by Madisyn Kelley, Prop Design by Cory Charbeneau, and production design by John Siedenberg.

Footloose is presented by the Grant County Tourist & Convention Commission.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.StageRightMTC.org

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