Temecula Youth Musical Theater Gives Bow To 'Footloose!', 'Beauty & The Beast' Follows

TEMECULA, CA — If all the world is a stage, the cast of Temecula Theater's recent showing of "Footloose!" really made their mark. The City of Temecula Youth Musical Theater group's performance of the Broadway production showcased area talent at their best.

Starting Jan. 21 through Jan. 23, four showings carried the crowd back to the 8os and the Broadway rendition of the 1980s era feature film. Over 1,700 patrons attended the showing during the weekend.

The show, choreographed by Stephanie Polka, featured songs like "Let's Hear It for the Boy," "Holding Out For A Hero," and more from the major motion picture. Jennifer Stuart directed and led the performance.

After two years without a production at the community theater, Polka—new to the group—was grateful for the opportunity to help the kids shine. She shared her enthusiasm for them over social media, saying, "I'm incredibly proud of my cast and team."

According to Chariss Turner, Community Services Director at the City of Temecula in an email, "Jennifer is truly a gift to our city and the kids! Thank you to Tracy Masters and her team for providing this much-needed program to our community. Hats off to the hardest working folks in the show biz! The Theater Team worked above and beyond this weekend."

Next up for the group is the Broadway rendition of "Beauty and the Beast," which premiers Friday and runs through Sunday.

Tickets are $10 each. For more information on tickets, visit the Temecula Theater.