Baltimore County, Md. (July 6, 2026) Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre, in residence at CCBC Essex, will perform Footloose, July 24 – August 2, 2026. All performances will be held at the Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, F. Scott Black Theatre at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd.
Footloose is a crowd-pleasing musical about youth, freedom, and the power of music. When a rebellious teenager moves to a small town where dancing is banned, he challenges the rules—and the community—to rediscover joy, connection, and self-expression. Packed with electrifying dance numbers and iconic 80s hits, Footloose is an energetic celebration of breaking free and finding your voice. Footloose is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Footloose performance schedule – two weekends only:
Tickets are $22 adults, $20 seniors (age 60+), $14 child (12 and under), free for CCBC students with current ID and are available at the CCBC Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) or online at ccbctickets.com.
Directed by Jake Stuart with Charlotte Evans as musical director and Lauren Stuart as choreographer. The stage manager/set designer/properties manager is Dan Morelli. Lighting designer is Thomas Gardner, sound design by Terry Edwards, with Heather Kohlbus as costumer.
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. Music by Tom Snow. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Productions.
For more information, visit www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit or the arts blog.
Since 1957, CCBC has opened the doors to accessible, affordable, high-quality education empowering generations of area residents to transform their lives and the lives of others. Each year, over 50,000 students enroll at the college’s main campuses, extension centers and online to make their starts, earn degrees, launch and build careers. CCBC offers the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs that prepare students for transfer, job entry and career advancement in such industries as business, education, health care, information technology, cybersecurity, construction, and transportation. Designated as the “Best Community College” among the Maryland Daily Record’s 2025 Reader Rankings, CCBC is also nationally recognized as a leader in innovative learning strategies and among the nation’s top associate degree producers.
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