4 Star Review of Footloose: The Musical at Richmond Theatre
https://www.londontheatre1.com/news/172163/review-footloose-the-musical-richmond-theatre/ Gareth Gates as Willard in Footloose. Photo Credit Matt Martin Pub quiz time. Which film, made in 1983 enjoyed the ‘largest February opening weekend in film history’? And which soundtrack album sold more than nine million copies in the USA and knocked Michael Jackson’s album ‘Thriller’ off the No 1 spot? The answer to both questions is, of course, Footloose and I caught up with the current UK touring production when it touched down at the Richmond Theatre. In Chicago Illinois, Ren McCormack (Joshua Down) and his mother Ethel (Lindsay Goodhand) are preparing to up sticks and leave. Their destination is Bomont, a small town eight hours drive away from the Windy City. The next day, Ren and his mother, along with the rest of the town, attend church and listen to the preachings of Reverend Shaw Moore (Reuven Gershon). Also in the congregation are Rev Moore’s wife, Vi (Maureen Nolan) an...