Footloose - The Musical
Get ready to cut loose, Sydney! The explosive 1980s cult classic bursts onto The Concourse Theatre stage in Chatswood this August 2025 – bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever!
This brand-new remastered production will have you dancing in the aisles to iconic hits you know and love, including “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Almost Paradise,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” and, of course, the unforgettable title track, “Footloose.”
The original movie soundtrack earned two Academy Award nominations (for the songs “Footloose” and “Let’s Hear It for the Boy”) and the Broadway musical adaptation received four Tony Award nominations (including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score). This show truly celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the profound wisdom of listening to one another, and the redemptive power of forgiveness.
Join Ren, the city kid turned rebel with a cause, as he shakes up a small farming town where music and dancing are outlawed. Fresh from Chicago, Ren is prepared for new school adjustments, but not for rigorous local edicts, spearheaded by a determined preacher. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter catches Ren’s eye, her roughneck boyfriend stirs up trouble, with many locals quick to believe the worst about the new arrival. The heartfelt story that unfolds beautifully captures the ache of a young man yearning for a father who walked out, set against a father’s deep longing for the son he lost.
With electrifying choreography, a truly feel-good story, and sizzling Australian talent, this smash-hit musical will leave you cheering for more. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar-nominated and Tony-nominated score, augmented with dynamic new songs, “Footloose” passionately champions the wisdom of listening to young voices, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
Don’t miss the fun, the boundless energy, and that incredible ’80s nostalgia—playing for a strictly limited season
So enjoyable!