About
The high-energy performances, timeless story, and iconic songs of Footloose The Musical never stop captivating Australian audiences.
The musical, based on the 1984 film, follows teenager Ren McCormack, who moves from Chicago to the conservative town of Bomont. Here, he finds that dancing and rock music are banned, so Ren takes on a quest to challenge the status quo, inspiring the town's youth to reclaim their passion for dance and music.
This time, we'll get to enjoy a brand-new remastered production in Australia that will make audiences sing and dance to hits such as Footloose, Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, and Let’s Hear It for the Boy. Accompnied by an electrifying choreography, this feel-good story is perfect for any audience that is ready to have fun to this energetic and nostalgic 80s classic. In fact, the production has been brought to Australia many times in the past due to its success and popularity amongst Australian audiences throughout time.
So, don't wait any longer and get your tickets for Footloose the Musical in Australia!
- Running Time: 2 hours 20min (including interval)
- Age Recommendation: 10+
How To Get There
Footloose the Musical is performed at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne. Its address is 188 Collins Street, Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3000. You can get to theAthenaeum Theatre to see Footloose The Musical by:
- Bus: if you are travelling by bus, you can take bus numbers 207, 220, 234, 250, 251, 350, 605 and 905 to the theatre
- Train: the closest train station to the theatre is Flinders Station, with the lines CRAIGIEBURN, GLEN WAVERLEY, HURSTBRIDGE, MERNDA, and WERRIBEE.
- Tram: you can easily travel to the Athenaeum Theatre by tram as any Collins or Swanston Street tram stops which are next to the theatre. Tram lines 11, 72, and 86.
- Car Park: the nearest car parks to the Athenaeum Theatre are Wilson Parking – Flinders Gate, Council House Car Park, T&G Building Car Park, and Paramount Car Park.
