The 83rd Annual Dolphin Show

America’s Largest Student Produced Musical

When Ren, the young protagonist, moves to a small town called Bomont, he is faced with an oppressive reality: the town has outlawed dancing. The story follows Ren as he dares to be different, inspiring his new friends and challenging the authority of minister Shaw Moore. Centering the themes of self-expression and change, The Dolphin Show’s production of Footloose explores what can happen when one person decides to take a stand.

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Show 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

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🩵 Throwback Thursday: THE DEEP DIVE 🐬 Today’s feature is DS69: Ragtime 🎹!! Who remembers the opening number sweeping across Cahn auditorium 🤩 There’s also a broadway revival of Ragtime coming this fall 👀
🩵 Throwback Thursday: THE DEEP DIVE 🐬 Today’s feature is DS65: Into The Woods🌲 !! Does anyone remember when Cahn auditorium turned into a magical attic 🤩 Slide to see what Travis, Director of DS65, is up to now! The Deep Dive will be bac