Footloose

Whatever the barometer may say, this summer it’s going to be in the 80s! At least that’s the case on stage at the Cardinia Cultural Centre where the 1980s pop musical Footloose cuts loose opening on Feb 26. This Broadway show is based on the 1984 film that made a star out of Kevin Bacon. In it, a hip Chicago teen relocates to a Bible-belt farming community where rock music and dancing have been outlawed. It marked the film debuts of Chris Penn and Sarah Jessica Parker. CPAC will have an energetic cast of 35 young singers and dancers busting loose on the CCC stage. In addition to an Oscar nod for best musical score, the film (and subsequent stage version) featured an unprecedented number of top forty hits including Kenny Loggins’ “I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man)” and the title track, Sammy Hager’s “The Girl Gets Around,” Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding On for a Hero,” “Almost Paradise,” “Somebody’s Eyes” and the hit single “Let’s Hear it for the Boy.” The movie remains a highlight of the 80s dance-movie phenomenon that included such films as Flashdance, Fame and Dirty Dancing. Footloose leaps to the stage with musical direction by Tony Toppi, and high-octane dance numbers by choreographer Robert Mulholland. Ticket prices are Adults $30, Pensioner/Student Conc $27, Children U 15 $25, Family (2A & 2 Ch) $100 Show dates 26 Feb 8.00pm Gala (supper and drinks after the show included) 27 Feb 2.00pm matinee 5 Mar 8.00pm 6 Mar 2.00pm 10 Mar 7.00pm (all tix $22) 11 Mar 8.00pm Book early - strictly limited season Tickets are available by phoning 0407090354 or emailing rrene70@hotmail.com _________________________________________