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!

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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)