ShenanArts Theater presents Disney’s Newsies. August 3-5 and 10-12 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm, with Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm.
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!
Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Directed by Aaron Crosby, Newsies features exhilarating dance numbers choreographed by dance talent, Cory
Douylliez-Willis with music directed by Scarlette Kerr.
“The story of Newsies is a classic,” says Aaron Crosby, “Not just about rising against oppression, but also a new
generation taking on the cause to change our world for the better. To not settle for what is tolerable, but like the young people of today, push for equality and fairness for all. Our cast has worked hard to bring a professional power and message to the stage that you won’t want to miss!”
Scarlette Kerr concurs with enthusiasm, “This show is a great opportunity for the community to see all of the talent that we have surrounding us here in the Shenandoah Valley. The audience will be amazed by the performance quality of local actors, dancers, musicians and stage technicians and the hard work and energy that they have put in to this entire process. This show is a must-see and will have the audiences members saying WOW!”
Tickets Available:
Downtown at Black Swan Books and Music at 1 E. Beverley Street,
Online through Vendini at www.shenanarts.org
ShenanArts Box Office, Gypsy Hill Place, 300 Churchville Avenue. Hours are Wed. 1:30-5:30 and Fri. 10:30-2:30, Call 540.712.0001 or email [email protected] for more information.
Ticket Prices: Adults: $17 | Seniors (55+): $14 | College Students: $14 | Children: $10
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.
Cast and Crew:
Director: Aaron Crosby
Music Director: Scarlette Kerr
Choreographer: Cory Douylliez-Willis
Jack Kelly – Phillip Saunders
Crutchie – Parker Rising
Davey – Scott Woofter
Les – Betsy Gutshall
Race – Grayson Reed
Albert – Claire Wayman
Specs/Tommy Boy/Elmer – Laura Craft
Finch – Merab Yeomans
Romeo – Burton Eller
Mush – Oshie Mellon
Buttons – Grace Miller
Mike/Henry – Greg Castillo
Splasher – Ella Young
JoJo – Jacklyn Daniel
Ike – Gia Yoder
Chaz – Olivia Nargi
Spot Conlon – Sam Pereles
Katherine Plumber – Katey Hallock
Darcy/Snyder – Michael Daley
Wiesel/Mr. Jacobi – Rob Cantrell
Morris Delancey/Nunzio – TBD
Oscar Delancey – Gabe Sheets
Joseph Pulitzer – Tom Pereles
Seitz – Joshua Donohue
Bunsen – Mark Dowdy
Medda Larkin – Julianne Abouzaid
Mayor – TBD
Governor Teddy Roosevelt – James R. Sargent
Woman/Nun/Bowery Beauty – Julie Hedrick
Hannah/Nun – Riley Maas
Woman/Nun/Bowery Beauty – Annabelle Terry
Production Team
Producers: Beverley Crosby and Julie Markowitz
Stage Manager: Megan Pelaccio
Dance Captain: Burton Eller
Set Design: Scott Woofter
Costume Design: Vickie Craft
Light Design: Paul Southerington
Set Crew: Mehdi Abouzaid
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