Mira Costa High School’s Musical Production of Footloose Breaks Records
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Manhattan Beach-based Mira Costa High School’s opening weekend for its musical production of Footloose was April 26 and 27, featuring the biggest audience the high school has ever had for a theatrical event with more than 1,100 people attending on opening night.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Footloose debuting on Broadway and the 40th anniversary of the original movie.
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The Mira Costa High School cast of 35 includes 16 seniors who are the last class to graduate who had a “COVID high school experience” as their freshman year was mostly online. So, these theater kids missed out on a freshman musical, and their sophomore musical was cut short due to a COVID outbreak.
The show also boasts a live orchestra of 10 students, and the entire show features live music.
Three final shows remain on May 2, 3 and 4. Tickets can be purchased here: ticket site.