Northwestern University’s 83rd Annual Dolphin Show Presents “Footloose”

America’s largest student-produced musical returns for its 83rd annual production with Footloose!

Produced by Aiden Kaliner and JingXi Yap and directed by Katherine Horton, this year’s Dolphin Show presents a bold new take on Footloose. When the young protagonist Ren moves to the small town of Bomont, he faces an oppressive reality—the town has outlawed dancing. The story follows Ren as he dares to be different, inspiring his friends and challenging the authority of minister Shaw Moore. Centering on themes of self-expression and change, Footloose explores what happens when one person decides to take a stand.

Performance Dates:

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM

Friday, January 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Location:

Cahn Auditorium at Northwestern University (600 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201)

🎟 Tickets are available at the Norris Box Office.

Ticket discounts available for NU students and faculty, children, and seniors. Visit nudolphinshow.org for more information.