“FOOTLOOSE” COMES TO
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS SPOTLIGHTS
 
The Broadview Heights Spotlights Community Theater’s production of the musical, Footloose, will run November 3 through November 18, 2017.  Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30PM; a Sunday matinee on November 12 will begin at 3:00PM.  All shows will be at the Broadview Heights Cultural Arts Building (Spotlights Theater), 9543 Broadview Road, next to the Police Station. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors and students.  Reservations may be made on-line at www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org
 
This 1998 musical is based on the 1984 film.  When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local laws, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. 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 is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
 
The Spotlights’ production features a very talented cast of local actors, including Katie Atkinson, Nick Beiser, Sr., Nicholas Beiser, Bill Bergeron, Francine Bergeron, Adam Bowers, David Bowler, Delia Brennan, Clorise Busch, Tara Corkery, Ellie St. Cyr, Stephanie Duganier, Charlie Jones, Sean McCormick, Connor Nightingale, Alicia Pedraza, Annette Phelps, Jackie Phelps, Olivia Sharp, Rachel Thall, and Nathan Weagraff.
 
The show sponsor is Zinc Insurance. It is directed by Tim Anderson, music directed by Ryan Bergeron and choreographed by Zac Hudak. Annette Phelps is the producer and Stephanie Giammarco is the costume designer. For more information, please contact Annette Phelps at a.phelps25@att.net
 
In addition to the regular shows, there will be two Benefit Performances which will feature an Hors d’oeuvres Reception at 6:30PM prior to the show, a Beverage Bar (non-alcoholic), and dessert at intermission. In addition, guests can bring a bottle of wine to enjoy during these special events. Tickets are $30 per person.
 
·         The Thursday, November 9 event will benefit the Broadview Heights Lifeline Program for senior citizens. Make checks payable to Broadview Heights Historical Society and drop off at (or mail to) Broadview Heights City Hall, 9543 Broadview Road, 44147.
·         The Thursday, November 16 event will benefit the Broadview Heights Community Foundation. Make checks payable to the Broadview Heights Community Foundation. Tickets can be purchased at Fuerst Automotive at Broadview & Wallings or at City Hall in the Mayor’s office.
 
FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.