Toe tappin’ show
Get ready to tap your toes to the beat. While dancing is illegal in the town of Bomont, it is legal in Sterling, and students at Newman Central Catholic High School will show off their dancing, singing and acting skills when they perform “Footloose: The Musical.” The show is the story of a teen dancer who moves to a town where dancing is forbidden and fights to change the rules. Showtimes are 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday at Centennial Auditorium in Sterling High School, 19 E. Miller Road. The cost is $8 for adults, and $5 for students and those 60 and older. Tickets available from through 4 p.m. today at Newman High School, 1101 St. Mary’s Road; at Farley’s Appliance in Dixon and at the door before each performance. Call the school at 815-625-0500 for more information.
– Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com
Willard Hewitt (left) played by Kaleb Crawford talks to Ren McCormack, played by Colin Roberts during a rehearsal of Footloose the Musical presented by Newman High School.
Reverend Shaw Moore, played by Jacob Terveer, sings during Thursday's rehearsal of Footloose the Music presented by Newman High School.
The cast of Footloose, presented by Newman High School, perform a song during Thursday's rehearsal of the musical.
Ariel Moore (left) played by Mattea Bianchi, talks to Ren McCormack played by Colin Roberts during Thursday's rehearsal of Footloose presented by Newman High School.
Ren McCormac, played by Colin Roberts sings during Thursday's rehearsal of Footloose the Musical presented by Newman High School.
Chuck Cranston, played by Ben Sheats, sings during Thursday's rehearsal of Footloose the Musical presented by Newman High School.
Vi Moore, played by Avery Meyer sings during Thursday's rehearsal of Footloose presented by Newman High School.
Ariel Moore (left) played by Mattea Bianchi, sings with her mother Vi Moore, played by Avery Meyer during Thursday's rehearsal of Footloose presented by Newman High School.
Ariel Moore (left) played by Mattea Bianchi, talks to Rusty, played by Bella Trancoso during Thursday's rehearsal of Footloose presented by Newman High School.