Milwaukee Rep Performance of ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ Featured by BroadwayWorld

Milwaukee, WI, October 2, 2026 — A performance of the popular song ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ from the musical Footloose, as presented by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep), has recently garnered attention.

BroadwayWorld, a prominent online platform for theater news and information, featured a video of this specific performance. The inclusion by BroadwayWorld highlights the Milwaukee Rep’s production and its rendition of the well-known musical number.

‘Holding Out for a Hero’ is a signature song from the musical Footloose, which is based on the 1984 film of the same name. The musical tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager who moves from Chicago to a small town where dancing and rock music are banned.

The specific details regarding the cast members involved in this particular performance, or the exact date it was featured by BroadwayWorld, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, information about the Milwaukee Rep’s full production run or other aspects of their engagement with Footloose was not detailed.

BroadwayWorld typically covers a wide range of theatrical content, including professional productions, touring shows, and regional theater news, often sharing performance clips and reviews. The platform’s decision to feature the Milwaukee Rep’s performance serves to bring broader visibility to the theater company’s work and its interpretation of the musical.

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