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

Fri Jan 23, 2026 - Sat Jan 31, 2026
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Repeating every week — Fridays, and Saturdays through January 31, 2026.
Also on January 25, 2026.
7:30pm CT
Age: All Ages
Price: $25
Location:
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson St, Evanston, IL, 60201
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America’s largest student-produced musical returns for its 83rd annual production with Footloose!

Produced by Aiden Kaliner, Ryan Lien, 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.

Tickets are now available at the Norris Box Office.

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)

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.