WYART’s GTK…. Footloose the Musical

Getting to Know… Footloose:

It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the cancellation of the performances of “Getting to Know Footloose” with Weathervane Playhouse’s WYART program. This decision was not made lightly by the board, Artistic Director, General Theatre Manager and Theatre Education Director.

As you know, the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented and our choices were made based on the guidance given by our state government and health officials. We would never want to put anyone at risk of developing this virus. Thank you for your understanding and patience at this time.

Finally, the box office will be in touch with those who have purchased tickets over the next 48 hours. If you have any questions or concerns about the ticket sales please contact the box office.

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When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. 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 is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Performed by our WYART students on the Mary Kay Booher Main Stage.

March 14 – 15, 2020. For tickets, please click here.

"If you need to crawl across broken glass to get to one of the remaining performances of Les Misérables at Weathervane Playhouse, I will be happy to supply the band-aids & iodine. Do whatever you need to do and get in there -- lots of local talent, and overall quality that's Broadway-worthy. Three hours of awesome, closing with the truth that once was spoken: "to love another person is to see the face of God".