FOOTLOOSE
Jun 24 – Jul 17 | PACE Center
Music by Tom Snow / Lyrics by Dean Pitchford / Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie / Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford / Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
Footloose: The Musical is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com
Cautions: Alcohol, Mild Adult Themes
ABOUT THE PACE CENTER
The PACE Center will be home to a 500-seat theater, 250-seat amphitheater, beautiful event room with a catering kitchen, art gallery, dance studio, media lab and several classrooms. Designed by the nationally-acclaimed architecture firm Semple Brown Design, the facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.
View the floor plan, there really are no bad seats at the PACE.
The PACE Center is located on the southeast corner of Mainstreet and Pine Drive in historic downtown Parker. Once open, this state-of-the-art facility will provide a wide variety of family-oriented cultural, arts, scientific and educational programming and serve as a rental venue for community, business and social events.
Other Summer Arts Events include the Concerts in the Park & the Honey Festival
