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When a professional theater in suburban Chicago bills a lone actor above the title, expect great things. I mean, it doesn't happen very often. In the opening seconds of Theatre at the Center's production of the musical stage version of 'Footloose' now open in Munster, Indiana, the actor in question, Matt Raftery (starring as Ren), executes an impressive aerial move, half hip-hop and half gymnastics. The show explodes to an exciting start!

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces its 32nd Season of Musicals, Comedies and New Works!

Perez Hilton has announced the exclusive news that Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford has been cast in the upcoming remake of Footloose. Pararmount Studio, which is producing the movie, confirmed the much rumored casting choice exclusively to PerezHilton.com

FAME will preview at the 'New' McCree Theatre, 322 E. Hamilton, Flint, May 7 -9, 2009. Regular performances will be held May 14 - May 30, 2009. All performances will be held on Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The Heroes star has auditioned for the role of Ariel Moore - a part for which Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough is also reportedly seeking - in the musical remake of Footloose, E! News reports. Lori Singer played the character of Ariel in the original film.

FAME will preview at the 'New' McCree Theatre, 322 E. Hamilton, Flint, May 7 -9, 2009. Regular performances will be held May 14 - May 30, 2009. All performances will be held on Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

E! Online's Marc Malkin is reporting that Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford's scheduling commitments to the show are causing significant issues with the upcoming big screen remake of Footloose. Negotiations are ongoing and are said to be getting down to the 'nitty-gritty of scheduling.'

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Zac Efron has been cast in the title role of Jonny Quest in the upcoming action film based on the famed comic character.

FAME will preview at the 'New' McCree Theatre, 322 E. Hamilton, Flint, May 7 -9, 2009. Regular performances will be held May 14 - May 30, 2009. All performances will be held on Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Young actor Zac Efron revealed to EW.com why he pulled out of the Footloose remake: He didn't want to be type-cast as the musical guy.

E! Online's Marc Malkin is exclusively reporting that Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford tested this weekend for the upcoming big screen remake of Footloose.

Variety is reporting that Zac Efron is in negotiations to re-team with 17 Again director Burr Steers on an adaptation of the novel 'The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.' The film will likely be the next for Efron, who just bailed out of Paramount's Footloose remake.

Hollywood news website The Wrap has reported that teen-throb and star of Disney's first three 'High School Musical' films, Zac Efron has dropped out of Paramount's planned remake of 'Footloose,' in what seems an apparent effort to push his career beyond fame as just a cute song-and-dance man.

Shake off the winter doldrums and cut loose!....Footloose! TMP's exciting 15th Anniversary Season continues with an exhilarating stage production of the 1980's pop film phenomenon. Heat up your spring with the electric choreography of Jon Douglas Rake and a cast of over 30 energetic singers, actors and dancers lead by South Sound favorites, Matt Posner and Elise Campello.

Shake off the winter doldrums and cut loose!....Footloose! TMP's exciting 15th Anniversary Season continues with an exhilarating stage production of the 1980's pop film phenomenon. Heat up your spring with the electric choreography of Jon Douglas Rake and a cast of over 30 energetic singers, actors and dancers lead by South Sound favorites, Matt Posner and Elise Campello.

Daily Variety is reporting that Paramount Pictures has fast-tracked 'Footloose,' in an effort to get the film ready to start production next spring. 'Footloose' which will star Zac Efron and is to be directed by Kenny Ortega, is white hot after the $42 million opening weekend for 'High School Musical 3.'

A new theatre company debuts in Toronto with a livele production of FOOTLOOSE. Though the show itself will never rank as a classic, it is entertaining. * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Zac Efron, who played Troy Bolton in 'High School Musical' and now appears as heartthrob Link Larkin in the film version of Hairspray, will star in a remake of the 1984 hit Footloose