High-energy music, exhilarating dance, and rebellious determination.

Everybody cut loose, kick off your Sunday shoes, and revel in this throwback to teen romance, angst, and the desire to dance! Based on the 1980s movie that took the world by storm, this Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score features dynamic new songs for the stage. Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful until city boy Ren McCormack arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by memories of tragedy, leading to a real senior prom for him and his classmates. This sensational high-energy, dance-packed musical celebrates the wisdom of listening to one another and the power of forgiveness.

“This is a show you want to dance to! The score is the best kind of blast from the past!”

Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional music by Eric Carmne, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman

Content Advisory: GREAT does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. It’s worth noting that this script includes loss and grief, rebellion, drinking, unhealthy relationships, mild profanity and innuendo. If you have other questions about the content or age appropriateness please contact us at 320-258-2787.