Disney Newsies, the Broadway Musical

The Interlakes Summer Theatre will open it’s 17th Season with Disney’s Newsies on July 3rd at 7:30 pm. Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney 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. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”

The production will be directed by Michael Stoddard, choreographed by Elizabeth Troxler, with Musical Direction by Susie Jolink.  Set Designer is Katherine Wexler, Costume Designer-Izzy McClelland, Lighting Designer-Connor White, Sound Designer-Jared Lipkin, Technical Director-Michael Byne, Prop Design-Troy Tedeschi, Stage Manager-Lily Landoch, Production Manager-Kristen Wettstein, Costume Shop Manager-Ginny Fisher, Assistant Stage Manager-Raeya Garcia, Assistant Lighting Designer Brandon Clague, Costume Shop Technician-Savannah Richey.

Disney’s Newsies will run from July 3-14th, with a matinee on July 4th.  Next up will be “Chicago” July 17-28, Legally Blonde July 31-Aug 11, and Million Dollar Quartet August 14-18.  

Interlakes Summer Theatre is grateful for our Sponsors-Season Sponsor-Meredith Village Savings Bank, Show sponsors-The Mug Restaurant, Golden View Health Care, Voila Salon, Friedman & Bresaw Law, Sanders Management, RC Brayshaw Printing, The Daily Sun.

Tickets can be purchased at our Box Office at 1 Laker Lane from 10-5 every day, or online at interlakestheatre.com, or by calling 1-603-707-6035.

Photo Caption 1: Gabriel Manuel, Steve Taylor, Bridget Sindelar preparing for the opening of “Disney’s Newsies” on July 3rd at Interlakes Summer Theatre.

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Disney’s Newsies features a cast of 35, featuring Broadway choreography and a live orchestra.