BRHS Theatre Arts Students To Present 'Footloose: The Musical'

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School Theatre Arts will present the production of "Footloose: The Musical!" from April 3 to 5.

What happens when a big-city teen moves to a small town under the grip of their local preacher who bans Rock-n-Roll and dancing? You get Footloose, a coming-of-age story set to nostalgic Top 40 music, highlighting the power of youth who just want to be heard.

"We chose Footloose as this year's musical because it is a high-energy, joyful production filled with iconic songs and lots of dancing," notes the production’s director Heather Diaforli-Day.
"At its heart, it’s a story about forgiveness, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of supporting one another."

With stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, Footloose is based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford, with music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. Footloose has many new rocking songs, but is still jam-packed with well-known hits like "Footloose," "Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear it For the Boy," and "Almost Paradise."

"Our hope is that audiences will find joy in the incredible performances of our BRHS Theatre Arts students," enthused Diaforli-Day. "Their voices are beautiful, their dancing is electric, and their energy is infectious – most importantly, they bring heart to every moment, deeply communicating the spirit of this beloved story."

Footloose runs April 3 to 5, with 7 p.m. performances each night and an additional 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, April 5.

All performances are in the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Auditorium, 600 Garretson Rd., Bridgewater, with on-site parking.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, and are available for purchase online at gofan.co/app/school/NJ20083_1 or at the door. Senior citizens residing in the Bridgewater-Raritan School district are free with proof of residency.

FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

— Submitted by Bridgewater Raritan Theatre Arts Council