Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford & 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 & Jim Steinman
Directed by Ricky Drummond

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Get ready to cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes with the electrifying stage adaptation of Footloose! This high-energy production brings the iconic 1980s film to life with its unforgettable soundtrack and toe-tapping choreography. Follow Ren McCormack, a city teenager who shakes up a small town’s rigid dance ban, as he fights for freedom and self-expression. With vibrant dance numbers, heartwarming moments, and a story that celebrates the power of music and movement, Footloose is a joyous, feel-good experience that will have you dancing in your seat.

Audience Advisory: This production contains suggestions of romantic and familial domestic abuse, as well as depictions of coercive sexual pressure within a teenage relationship.

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Free Tickets for Furloughed Federal Workers: NextStop Theatre is offering up to 2 free tickets to select performances of Footloose for recently furloughed or laid-off federal employees (subject to availability). To claim tickets, patrons will be asked to share the name of their former department and the date of their furlough or separation (for internal tracking purposes only). Fill out this form to claim your tickets.

Ticketing Notice

All official tickets for NextStop Theatre productions are available exclusively through our website. We are aware that some third-party vendors may offer tickets at prices significantly above our standard rates. While certain third-party sites may operate legitimately, we have encountered situations where tickets purchased through these sources were not recognized in our system and were therefore invalid for admission.

Please be advised that NextStop Theatre is not responsible for any tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties.

In the event of a performance cancellation, NextStop will issue a refund only to the original ticket holder of record and only for the face value of the ticket as listed on our website. We are not liable for any service charges, markups, or additional fees imposed by third-party sellers.

Special Events

Talkback: Sunday, June 1 following 2 pm performance.
Standing Up, Speaking Out: Censorship, Community, and the Power of Expression - Join us for a post-show conversation following the matinee performance of Footloose as we explore real-world themes explored in the story. Featuring special guest, Virginia State Senator Jennifer Boysko, this talkback will dive into how individuals and communities respond to censorship and why speaking up matters now more than ever.

Pride Affinity Night: Friday, June 6 @ 8pm
Come celebrate World Pride with us here at NextStop! Members of the LGBTQ+ community can use code PRIDE40 for $40 tickets to our Friday, June 6 performance. After the show, head onstage for a fun, high-energy dance class led by Footloose choreographer Stefan Sittig, featuring moves from the musical! Feeling festive? Anyone wearing a cowboy hat or boots gets a free drink on us!