Disney's NEWSIES
July 15-23, 2023
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White
Director MEL MARTINEZ
Music Director DANIEL ALLEY
Choreographer MEGAN MCGRATH
Assistant Director / Stage Manager KA’NAYAH LANDERS-DANIELS
Assistant to the Directors / Stage Manager HANA PHIPPS
Seize the day with this jubilant story about fighting for what is right, based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899. Jack Kelly, the charming leader of a group of young newsboys, rallies newsies from all over New York City to strike together in protest of rising distribution prices and unjust conditions.
Estimated run time: 2 hours
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