Carter Santos

Niko Montelibano

Morgan-Wixson Theatre

### Event Description: Footloose at Morgan-Wixson Theatre

**Event:** Footloose - The Musical  
**Dates:** June 29 - July 28, 2024  
**Showtimes:** Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM  
**Location:** Morgan-Wixson Theatre

#### Event Overview:
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Paramount Motion Picture with a vibrant stage adaptation of "Footloose" at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre. This musical tells the compelling story of Ren McCormack, who moves from Chicago to the small town of Bomont, USA, only to discover a ban on dancing imposed by the local preacher, Reverend Shaw Moore. Determined to bring joy and freedom back to the town, Ren fights for the right to hold a school dance, challenging the town's restrictive laws.

#### Highlights:
- **Music:** Enjoy toe-tapping, rump-shaking favorites from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, including the chart-topping hits "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins and "Let’s Hear it for the Boy" by Deniece Williams.
- **Story:** A heartwarming tale of a father longing for his lost son and a young man yearning for the father who left, and how they help each other heal.
- **Special Events:** 
  - **Talkbacks:** Engage with the cast and creative team after the show on Friday, July 5th, and Sunday, July 14th.
  - **80's Karaoke Night:** Sing your favorite 80's hits on the Footloose stage after the show on Sunday, July 21st.

#### Cast:
- **Ren McCormack:** Carter Santos
- **Ariel Moore:** Nico Fisher
- **Reverend Shaw Moore:** Steven Didrick
- **Vi Moore:** Sarah Marie
- **Rusty:** Devyn Kontur
- **Willard Hewitt:** Trae Adair
- **Ethel McCormack:** Lauren Magness
- **Chuck Cranston:** Luc Clopton
- **Urleen:** Chase Klein
- **Wendy Jo:** Amanda Rodas
- **Garvin:** Terrence Robinson
- **Bickle:** Luke Arthur Smith
- **Jeter:** Eadric Einbinder
- **Travis:** Joaquin Hosfeld
- **Lyle:** Adam Derbigny
- **Cowboy Bob:** Steve Weber
- **Ensemble:** Charli Austin, Maia Goldberg, Samuel Goldman, Brenton Holbeck, Michael Inatsugu, Sterling Inatsugu, Lillian Kautz, Amanda Meade-Tatum, Aryn Nemiroff, Ysabella Padua, Caleb Rogers, Brennan Schmidt, Tiffany To, Hannah Willmore, Jona Yadidi

#### Creative Team:
- **Stage Adaptation:** Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
- **Music:** Tom Snow
- **Lyrics:** Dean Pitchford
- **Additional Music:** Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman
- **Director and Choreographer:** Niko Montelibano
- **Music Direction:** Abby Carlson
- **Producer:** Philip McBride
- **Production Stage Manager:** Emily JoLynn Ellis

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with music, dance, and a powerful story of resilience and community. Get your tickets now and be part of the celebration!