Jan 31, 2020 – Feb 9, 2020

Stop the presses and seize the day! Disney’s Newsies is an EXHILARATING JOLT of ENERGY and explosion of song and dance! Experience the Tony Award®-winning musical that’s thrilled audiences on Broadway and across the country. Based on the REAL-LIFE Newsboy Strike of 1899, this SHOW-STOPPING musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action.

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.

Contains language that may not be suitable for young children. 

Newsies Cast

Cast

Luke Reber

Luke Reber

Jack Kelly

Alex works with Great Estates Yard and Tree. He enjoys music, singing, and soccer. Alex has been in GREAT’s productions of Disney’s Newsies and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Henry

Spencer Lathe

Spencer Lathe

Elmer/Darcy

Madison Franzmeier works at Sam and Danni’s Pet Resort and Spa. She has been in many GREAT shows, such as Newsies, Mary Poppins, and Les Miserables. Madison is excited to be in Mamma Mia, as it is one of her best friends’ favorite shows. In her spare time, Maddie likes to read and spend time with her family and dogs, Romeo and Sadie.

Grace loves any and all things that have to do with performing! She also enjoys making coffee, working out, thrifting, and cooking. Grace has participated in many GREAT productions including Annie, Charlotte’s Web, The Wizard of Oz, Shrek the Musical, My Fair Lady, Disney’s Newsies, and several others!

Kenny Johnson

Kenny Johnson

Tommy Boy/Bill

John Schumacher

John Schumacher

Spot Conlon/Splasher

Jessica Stenberg

Jessica Stenberg

Katherine Plumber

Michael Cola

Michael Cola

Wiesel/Ensemble

Wyatt Schaeffer

Wyatt Schaeffer

Delancey Brother/Ensemble

Tim Barnes

Tim Barnes

Delancey Brother/Ensemble

Marc Sanderson

Marc Sanderson

Joseph Pulitzer

Joshua Cash

Joshua Cash

Seitz/Ensemble

Madelyn VanRisseghem

Madelyn VanRisseghem

Bunsen/Ensemble

Andrew Zimmerman

Andrew Zimmerman

Nunzio/Ensemble

Isiah Svoboda

Isiah Svoboda

Snyder/Ensemble

Megan Potter

Megan Potter

Medda Larkin/Ensemble

Tia Ellies

Tia Ellies

Bowery Beauty/Ensemble

Production Staff

Michael Matthew Ferrell

Director & Choreographer

Brandon Nordhues

Music Director

Mickey Morstad

Stage Manager

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