Disney's Newsies
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White
Originally Produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions
Summer Place Theatre
July 21-August 6, 2023
Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Disney's 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, Disney's 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,” Disney's Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Jack Kelly: Salem Channell
Katherine Plumber: Courtney San Pedro
Davey: Preetish Chakraborty
Les: Luke Hafkey, Charlie Long
Joseph Pulitzer: John B. Boss
Crutchie: Justin Davis
Medda Larkin: Julie Nelson
Race: Michael Vasilevich
Albert: Joseph M. Fatigante
Specs: Jill Danklefsen
Henry: Henry Cartaya
Finch: Jordan McCully
Romeo: Colin Nacion
Elmer: Justin Lessentine
Mush: Miranda Colin
Buttons: Courtney Gaither
Splasher: Lia Mulcahy
Tommy Boy/Spot Conlon: Joe Gomez
Jo Jo/Katherine (understudy): Amanda Rissman
Mike/Oscar Delancey (understudy): Nicholas Baumgartner
Ike: Gabriel Bell
Oscar Delancey/Jack (understudy): Marcelo Nylund
Morris Delancey: Devin Koshay
Snyder: Sean Lynch
Hannah/Ensemble: Claire Correll
Bowery Beauty/Ensemble: Maddie Shelton
Wiesel/Ensemble: John Benishek
Seitz/Ensemble: CeCi Wynne
Bunsen/Ensemble: Katie Paulsen
Nunzio/Ensemble/Pulitzer (understudy): Reed Pence
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Director: Mike Frale
Music Director: Kitty Karn
Vocal Director: Ali Kordelewski
Choreographer: Jeanne O'Connell
Technical Director/Master Carpenter: Sam Dempsey
Stage Manager: Madalyn Quitter
Assistant Stage Manager: Bre Sakalis
Scenic Designer: Nicholas Torres
Costume Designer: Kathy Musselman
Lighting Designer: Deb Holmen-Madden
Sound Designer: Bill Ryden
Properties Designer: Patty Meier
Rehearsal Accompanist: Kristi Bonn
Fight Choreographer: RJ Cecott
Dance Captain: Maddie Shelton
Fight Captain: Colin Nacion
Producers: Taylor Weisz, Matt Whalen
Photographer: Christy Sturm
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2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Musical (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Ensemble (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Direction of a Musical - Mike Frale (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Performer in a Musical - Salem Channell (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Performer in a Musical - Courtney San Pedro (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Preetish Chakraborty (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Justin Davis (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Luke Hafkey (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Michael Vasilevich (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Sound Design of a Play or Musical - Bill Ryden (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Choreography of a Play or Musical - Jeanne O'Connell (Nominee)
2023 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee for Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance - Kitty Karn & Ali Kordelewski (Nominee)