Laguna Playhouse to Present FOOTLOOSE, 7/8-8/9

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to present the first show in their 2015-2016 season, the smash-hit musical, FOOTLOOSE, stage adaption by Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie, based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford, music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford with additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman. The musical direction is by Jeff Biering and the production will be choreographed and directed by Paula Hammons Sloan. "What better way to kick off the summer and our 2015 season of so many diverse choices than with this joyous celebration of finding the courage to stand up for what's right," comments Wood. "We are thrilled to have Paula Hammons Sloan directing what is sure to be a rocking production and this cast is going to have our audiences dancing in the aisles," adds Wareham. FOOTLOOSE will begin performances on Wednesday, July 8 and will run through Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Kick off your Sunday shoes at one of the most explosive movie musicals to hit the stage! This heartwarming musical tale is about a big-city boy who finds himself living in a small town where dancing is forbidden. Featuring a Top 40 score including "Footloose," "Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear it For the Boy," "Almost Paradise," this high energy show is fun for the whole family!

FOOTLOOSE will begin performances on Wednesday, July 8 and will run through Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Performances will be Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 1pm & 5:30pm. There will be additional performances on Thursday, July 9; Thursday, July 23 & Thursday, August 6 at 2:00pm. There will be no performances on Sunday, July 26 or Sunday, August 9 at 5:30pm.

Tickets range from $41 - $66 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229.

The box office is open Mondays - Saturdays: 12p.m. to 5 p.m. (open until showtime on performance days); Sundays: 11a.m. - 4p.m. For more information on all shows and programming visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.