Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow | Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman
Abbotsford Arts Centre

Teenaged Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town and run face first into rigorous municipal edicts, including a ban on dancing by the local pastor.
When the pastor’s daughter shows a romantic interest in Ren, her uncouth boyfriend vows to destroy Ren’s reputation in the community. At the heart of the story, however, is a father reeling from tragic loss and a young man longing for the father who abandoned him.
This Tony Award-nominated musical, featuring a top 40 score, dynamic new songs & soaring ballads, is based on the Academy Award-nominated film. It’s a celebration of forgiveness, healing, reconciliation, and community.
Performance Information
Running time
120 minutes, plus one twenty-minute intermission
Location
Abbotsford Arts Centre
2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford
Showtimes
March 14 & 15, 19 – 22, 25 – 28, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: March 15, 22 & 23 @ 2:00 PM
Content Warning
Age Recommendation
Recommended for ages 12 & up.
Content Warning
Contains some coarse and suggestive language, abusive relationships, and discussions of a tragic car accident.
Exhilarating! You'll have a hard time staying in your seat!
—WNBC
One of the most extraordinary musicals ever to come out of Hollywood. Footloose blends fantastical situations with important issues and balances them perfectly.
—L.A. Weekly
Footloose is an exuberant entertainment, bursting to life with music, romance and dance
—L.A. Movie Gazette
A crackling show... better than the movie!
—Green Bay Press Gazette
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Trailer
Meet the Cast
Cast

Dalton Nelson
Ren McCormack

Sarah Green
Ethel McCormack

Brian Johnston
Reverend Shaw Moore

Annie Lewis
Vi Moore

Lauren Clift
Ariel Moore

Nadia Enns
Lulu Warnicker

David Hollinshead
Wes Warnicker

Peter Shaver
Coach Roger Dunbar

Tamara Charman
Eleanor Dunbar

Lauren Ridder
Rusty

Seanna Snyder
Urleen

Corinna Richmond
Wendy Jo

Andrew Russell
Chuck Cranston

Lucas Vaandrager
Lyle

Luke LeClair
Travis

Meghan Kellington
Betty Blast

Wyatt Sauve
Willard Hewitt

Rebecca Wassef
Principal Harry Clark

Alton Clark
Jeter

Jay Tulip
Bickle

Spencer Danek
Garvin

Riley Boschman
Cowboy Bob/Cop
Harriet Dykstra
Ensemble

Mira Green
Ensemble

Kendra Madill
Ensemble

Audrey Boschmann
Ensemble

Deborah Cripps
Ensemble
Artistic Team

Kate Muchmore Woo
Director

Allan Thorpe
Musical Director
Stef Delisimuno
Choreographer

Hayley Bamford
Set Designer

Kelsey Cleave
Costume Designer

Nigel Brooke
Lighting Designer

Dianna Lewis
Props Designer

Sarah Green
Hair & Make Up Designer

Stephen Elcheshen
Fight Coordinator

Emy Letourneau
Stage Manager

Emily Krahn
Assistant Stage Manager

Mia Joiner
Assistant Stage Manager