Kick off your Sunday shoes and get ready for fun! Drayton Entertainment’s production of Footloose is coming to Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.
After a phenomenal run last season at the Huron Country Playhouse and King’s Wharf Theatre, and a sold out run at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse in 2014, Footloose will take a final bow as it explodes onto the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge stage from Oct. 12 to 30.
“Audiences are crazy for Footloose, and for good reason,” said Alex Mustakas, artistic director of Drayton Entertainment.
“It’s got great music, is packed with unbridled energy and fun, and contains an important message about listening to our youth, guiding them with warm hearts and open minds. I am very excited to bring this high-energy production to our audiences in Cambridge this fall.”
Footloose follows the heart-warming story of city boy Ren McCormack, who moves from Chicago to the small town of Bomont where the memory of a tragedy has caused a ban on dancing. After the culture shock sets in, Ren quickly finds himself at odds with the repressive atmosphere of the community led by Reverend Shaw Moore. At the same time, he develops an unlikely relationship with the reverend’s rebellious daughter, Ariel. Frustrated by his strict new environment, Ren decides to take on the town and throw a dance – igniting a revolution amongst his classmates.
With a powerhouse score including classic ’80s anthems such as Holding Out For a Hero, Let’s Hear It For the Boy, Almost Paradise and the classic title track, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of youth and the power of redemption.
Director and choreographer Timothy French leads the top notch creative team. French has directed several productions for Drayton Entertainment, notably The Sound of Music, Camelot and Me and My Girl. He is joined by music director Craig Fair, set designer Allan Wilbee, costume designer Jessica Bray, and lighting designer Kevin Fraser.
A stellar cast has been assembled for Footloose including Colin Sheen as the misjudged rebel with a cause, Ren McCormack. Sheen delighted audiences earlier this year with his portrayals of Sky in Mamma Mia! and Dennis in All Shook Up.
Fresh from her role as Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia!, Danielle Wade brings her exceptional voice and charisma to the role of Ariel Moore, the defiant preacher’s daughter who finds a kindred spirit in Ren. Cambridge theatregoers will also remember her as Natalie in All Shook Up and Anne in Anne of Green Gables.
Regular performance tickets are $44 for adults; $26 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for preview performances scheduled before the official opening and groups of 20 or more are $36. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge box office or by calling (519) 621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
