Footloose - Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (2024)

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,Footloosecelebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Footloosefirst burst onto the silver screen in 1984 and proved to be one of the year’s most successful motion pictures. The soundtrack recording reached #1 on the Billboard charts, and went on to sell over 17 million copies worldwide, generating such Top Forty hits as its title song and “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” (both of which received Academy Award nominations), plus “Almost Paradise,” “Holding Out For A Hero,” and “I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man).” With a screenplay and lyrics by Oscar winner Dean Pitchford, the story focused on young people, much like his previous, and wildly successful movie musicalFame.

Content Statement

Footloose contains some strong language and adult themes similar to what you would see in a PG-13 movie. As always, we leave the decision up to parents/guardians, but we do not allow children under 5 to attend the theatre.

Age Statement

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres does not admit anyone under the age of 5 into the theatre.

Show-Only Tickets

Show-only tickets are available for purchase 10 days before a performance date. If you wish to purchase tickets more than 10 days ahead, dinner must be purchased.

Run Time

2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

Seating

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