Black Dirt Theater presents Disney’s NEWSIES: The Broadway Musical LIVE on stage in July 2022!

Black Dirt Theater is thrilled to announce our return to the stage with Disney’s NEWSIES: The Broadway Musical. Appearing LIVE on stage in July 2022, we can’t wait to celebrate music, dance and theater with our community.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
July 29, 30 at 7pm / July 31 at 2pm
August 3, 4 & 5 at 7pm / August 6 at 2pm

It's time to carry the banner on stage with Disney's NEWSIES: The Broadway Musical! 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.

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Proof of vaccination and masks may be required at the venue

Black Dirt Theater’s Newsies casts over 80 from community for summer musical

Jack Kelly Alex McKenzie
Davey Jacobs Kaleb Baker
Les Jacobs Tate Ashcraft
Katherine Plumber Abby Covert
Joseph Pulitzer Daniel Stephans
Medda Larkin Lindsey Letendre
Crutchie Connor Dean Burrell
Race Sam Verdick
Albert Sawyer Schmitt
Buttons Evan Van Dyk
Finch Alex Shofner
Ike Oliver Raway
Jo Jo Eliana Erdmann
Mike Cameron Rowan
Mush Maddie Sundheim
Romeo Nathan Barker
Specs Zach Filkins
Splasher Sunny Weston
Tommy Boy Alex Ussatis
Spot Conlon Tom Kleis
Newsie Chorus Steven Hernandez
Newsie Chorus Thomas Frias
Newsie Chorus Sophie Kuether
Newsie Chorus Lauren Paulson
Newsie Chorus Linnea Hedin
Newsie Chorus Maddie Sundheim
Newsie Chorus Brita Lawrence
Newsie Chorus Maya Norgaard
Newsie Chorus Lorelei Hartman
Newsie Chorus Lillian Hartman
Newsie Chorus Lily Doffing
Newsie Chorus Jenna Norgaard
Newsie Chorus Nathan Klingner
Seitz Thomas Bonneville
Bunsen Chris Waits
Hannah Alex Spurlin
Nunzio Ryan Scott
Snyder Sean Jones
Weisel Thomas Beauchman
Darcy Maeve Mellen
Bill Leah Holmes
Stage Manager Zach Filkins
Mr. Jacobi Jeremy Sundheim
Oscar Delancey Kade Steiner
Morris Delancey Jordan Wente
Mayor Dave Nicolai
Gov. Teddy Roosevelt M. Scott Taulman
Goon Wyatt Hannen
Guard Ryan Scott
Guard Avery Fredericks
Bowery Beauty Meghan Knapp
Bowery Beauty Shannon Chrisman
Bowery Beauty Jennifer Jacober
Bowery Beauty Sandy Martin
Bowery Beauty Leah Stanley
Nun Suellen Weber
Nun Darlene Olson
Nun Hann Paulsen
Nun Laurie Paulsen
Nun DeDee Varner
Policeman Jeremy Sundheim
Policeman Delaney Tatarka
Burrough Newsie PJ Le Buhn
Burrough Newsie Kit Waits
Burrough Newsie Olivia Jones
Burrough Newsie Victoria Jones
Burrough Newsie Jake Taulman
Burrough Newsie Abby Waits
Burrough Newsie Atticus Lane
Burrough Newsie Micah Langley
NYC Child Olivia Jones
NYC Child Kit Waits
NYC Child Jude Letendre
Tapper Madeline Woog
Tapper Maeve Mellen
Tapper Leah Holmes
Tapper Avery Fredericks
Tapper Meghan Vortherms
Tapper Maddie Sundheim
Tapper Zach Filkins
Tapper Thomas Frias
Tapper Lucy Lamb
Tapper Evan Van Dyke

CREATIVE TEAM:
Co-Directors: Robin Starch & James Lane | Music Director: Ryan McCoy
Choreographer: Noah Coon | Choreographer: Kaitlyn Gellerman
Stage Manager: Matt Mobley | Set Designer: Steven Read | Lighting Designer: Mark Kieffer
Costumes: Beth Shofner, Raven Girgen, Kat Peine, Ann Hemak

The Black Dirt Theater Production of

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

Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Incidental Music & Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by Mark Hummel

NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited