Footloose the Musical at The Colony Theatre

Footloose the Musical

The Colony Theatre
555 North Third Street Burbank

Footloose opened on Broadway on October 22, 1998, ran for 709 performances, and received four Tony Award nominations, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Musical Score. Now celebrating the 40thanniversary of the original film and the 25th anniversary of the Broadway musical, Footloose is about the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness.

Thru - Mar 17, 2024

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 2:00pm & 8:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Show Type: Musical

Box Office: 818-558-7000

www.colonytheatre.org/footloose

Footloose the Musical Reviews

Average Rating based on 4 reviews

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LA Splash - Recommended

"...Justin Huen’s scenic and lighting design, Azucena Dominguez’s costumes, and Joseph Slawinski’s sound bring the many resounding songs in the show to life. And let’s not forget the FOOTLOOSE orchestra conducted by keyboardist Ron Barnett, who does a yeoman’s job of keeping the music flowing. FOOTLOOSE will keep the audience toe tapping. Even if some of the high-schoolers are a bit long in the tooth, this is still a robust, fun production which makes sure that everyone stays wide awake and longs to join the onstage crowd."

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- Elaine Mura

Stage Scene LA - Somewhat Recommended

"...Still, if there were ever a musical whose ultimate success depends on its lead performer, Footloose is that musical, and though Fritz is a talented singer-dancer and his Ren is as likable as can be, the role requires a stronger physical presence and more finely honed acting chops than the Baltimore native brings to this most challenging of roles."

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- Steven Stanley

Stage Raw - Somewhat Recommended

"...As a vocal ensemble however, the cast doesn’t quite click; their rhythms and harmonies are often loosely out of sync, and typical showstopper moments like “I Need a Hero” are somewhat underwhelming. The most upbeat numbers are delivered straight to the audience with overly telegraphed smiles, evoking a certain “Disney Channel” acting technique."

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- Socks Whitmore

Larchmont Buzz - Somewhat Recommended

"...The last time I watched a production of Footloose was over a decade ago, and while sitting in the theater Saturday night, I couldn't help but think that this 80s classic hasn't aged quite as well as other favorites. The overt misogyny, prominent yet only partially addressed themes of domestic violence, and the "small town America where everyone is able to work it out and be friends" narrative all date the musical significantly. Though I certainly believe there is room for this campy ode to the 80s in today's musical landscape, the comedy, melodrama, and nostalgia of the piece must take center stage."

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- Sika Lonner

Footloose the Musical at The Colony Theatre