After months of preparation and anticipation, it has finally arrived: The opening night of Cardinal O'Hara's production of Footloose. If you like the 80s, dancing, fun, music, laughing, or me, you should probably be there. Come on out and support the cast, band, and crew and I guarantee you'll be dancing in the aisles (hopefully during intermission or after the show...it's a bit distracting otherwise).
Based on the classic 1980s movie starring Kevin Bacon, Footloose is the story of one, well, footloose Ren McCormack, a Chicago transplant in the small (and small-minded) town of Bomont. Dancing is illegal in Bomont thanks to Reverend Shaw Moore, the ironfisted preacher who can't control his own rebellious daughter. Ren aims to shake things up by challenging Reverend Moore's rule, with surprising results.
I can personally vouch that our production of Footloose is fantastic. It's not just the catchy music or the incredible dancing that makes this show a joy to watch: A lot of heart and soul went into this, and it's very evident. As a cast member of Footloose, I have had a great time, made a lot of new friends, and even learned a few steps (though I'm still a pretty terrible dancer). And the real fun is just beginning!
The show opens at 8:00 PM in O'Hara's auditorium. Tickets are $12 for tonight, tomorrow night, and next Friday and Saturday (December 2 and 3). They are $10 for Sunday's matinee at 2:00 PM. How can you beat that? Professional-grade high school theater at a fantastic price.
You can get some more info about O'Hara's production of Footloose here, and you can buy tickets online here! (Tickets are also available at the door, don't worry!)
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