Cut Footloose! Why This Smash-Hit Musical Has Sydney Dancing for More

Due to popular demand, an extra week of high-energy performances has just been added—here’s why families, teens, and 80s lovers should be booking tickets now.

Sydney, it’s time to lace up your dancing shoes (and maybe sneak in some leg warmers), because Footloose: The Musical is back—and it’s bigger, louder, and more foot-stomping fabulous than ever.

Following a wave of standing ovations and sell-out shows, PACA Productions has announced additional dates for its August season of the iconic 80s musical at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood. And if the buzz is anything to go by, this is one musical not to miss.

Whether you grew up swooning over Kevin Bacon or belting out “Holding Out for a Hero” in your car, Footloose brings all that nostalgia crashing back in the best possible way. But this isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s a vibrant, emotionally charged production that hits home for today’s audiences too.

So what’s it all about?

City teen Ren McCormack moves to a small town where dancing is outlawed. But instead of playing it safe, he rallies the youth to rise up (with jazz hands and killer choreography, of course) and fight for the right to dance. Cue: explosive numbers, heartfelt moments, and a high-octane soundtrack including “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” and, of course, “Footloose.”

The PACA cast is stacked with talent, the choreography is razor-sharp, and the vibe? Pure joy.

Why it’s a must-see for families:

• Teens and tweens will love the rebellious energy and empowering message
• Parents get a heavy dose of 80s nostalgia and toe-tapping tunes
• It’s the perfect night out to get everyone off their screens and into a theatre seat

Whether you’re looking for a family night out, a date night with a retro twist, or a way to introduce your kids to the magic of musical theatre, Footloose delivers in spades.

The Details:

 Venue: The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood

 Tickets: From $62 – book here

 Now with an extended run in August 2025 – strictly limited season