When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. 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 pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Ren McCormack - teenage boy from Chicago

Ethel McCormack - his mother

Reverend Shaw Moore - the minister of Bomont

Vi Moore - his wife

Ariel Moore - their teenage daughter

Lulu Warnicker - Ren's aunt

Wes Warnicker - her husband

Coach Roger Dunbar - the high school gym teacher

Eleanor Dunbar - his wife

Rusty - Ariel's best friend

Urleen - Ariel's friend

Wendy Jo - Ariel's friend

Chuck Cranston - Ariel's boyfriend

Lyle - Chuck's buddy

Travis - Chuck's buddy

A Cop

Betty Blast - the owner of The Burger Blast

Willard Hewitt - Ren's friend, a country boy

Principal Harry Clark

Jeter - Ren's friend

Bickle - Ren's friend

Garvin - Ren's friend

Cowboy Bob - the lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que

Cowboy Bob's Band

Townspeople and High School Students