The
Drayton Entertainment
Production of
Disney's Newsies
A Musical Based On The Disney Film
Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker & Noni White
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions
Directed by David Connolly
Choreographed by Marc Kimelman
Music Direction by Mark Camilleri
Set Design by Brian Dudkiewicz
Costume Design by Rachel Berchtold & Adrienne Pink
Lighting Design by Kaileigh Krysztofiak
July 18 to Aug 3
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Stop the presses! Disney’s Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical phenomenon is ready to give audiences something to believe in.
They sold the newspapers … until they made the headlines. Based on the beloved 1992 Disney movie inspired by a true story, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, the charismatic leader of a band of teenaged newsboys in New York City at the turn-of-the century. When Joseph Pulitzer and the titans of publishing raise distribution prices, Jack rallies the “newsies” from across the city to rise up and strike against the unfair conditions. With the help of smart and savvy reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of young people.
Packed with spectacular dancing and a sensational score by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) including the hit songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is an uplifting Broadway blockbuster with a timeless message that inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day.
THEATRE ADDRESS
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
40 Benjamin Rd. E.
Waterloo, ON N2V 2J9
ALSO PLAYING AT
Huron Country Playhouse | June 27 to July 13 Click here
AUDIENCE
Recommended for all ages 10 and up. There is no official rating system for live theatre. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child's age and maturity level. Click here to read our complete Ticket Policy.
RUNNING TIME
2 hours and 25 minutes including one intermission.
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Meet The Artists
The Company
(in alphabetical order)
George Absi
Buttons/Scab
Josh Assor*
Race
Alex Batycki
Mush/Morris Delancey
Keiran Bohay
Finch/Spot
Ethan Bucholtz
Elmer/Oscar Delancey
George Burden-Cheresna
Darcy/Splasher/Scab
Louise Camilleri
Nun/Hannah/Bowery Beauty
Michael Cox
Seitz/Stage Manager
Simone A Denny
Medda Larkin
Graeme Goodhall
Tommy Boy/Scab
Daniel Greenberg
Davey/Ensemble
Taran Kim
Albert/Ensemble
Julia McLellan
Katherine Plummer
Kyla Musselman
Nun/Woman/Bowery Beauty
Gregory Pember
Crutchie
Kale Penny
Jack Kelly
Stephen Sparks
Pulitzer
Eamon Stocks
Romeo
Robbie Towns
Nunzio/Weisel/Mayor/
Policeman/Ensemble
Jesse Weafer
Specs
Thomas Winiker
Les
Sandy Winsby
Bunsen/Roosevelt/Snyder/
Jacobi/Ensemble
The Creative Team
David Connolly
Director
Marc Kimelman
Choreographer
Mark Camilleri
Music Director
Brian Dudkiewicz
Set Designer
Rachel Berchtold
Co-Costume Designer
Adrienne Pink
Co-Costume Designer
Kaileigh Krysztofiak
Lighting Designer
Dustyn Wales
Stage Manager
Jordan Guetter
Assistant Stage Manager
Mel Watkins
Assistant Stage Manager
Josh Assor
Assistant Choreographer
Joe Bostick
Fight Director
The Band
Mark Camilleri
Music Director/Keys I
Peter Bleakney
Bass
Pol Coussée
Sax/Flute
Dave Dunlop
Trumpet
Peter Hysen
Trombone
Ben Riley
Drums/Percussion
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Media Reviews
- Wellington Advertiser: "Newsies – a striking performance on newspaper history" Read the full review here.
- Gone With the Family: "Extra! Extra! Disney's Newsies at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse is a Crowd-Pleaser!" Read the full review here.
- Waterloo Region Record: "Newsies combines inspiring storytelling with spectacular dance numbers" Read the full review here.
- Entertain This Thought: "Newsies – 2019 Amazing Dance Will Blow You Away!" Read the full review here.
- The Beat Magazine London: "REVIEW: Disney's Newsies" Read the full review here.
- London Free Press: "Review: Huron Country's Newsies a beautiful performance of compelling story" Read the full review here.
Articles
- EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! Read More.
- PREVIEW: Western graduate leads choreography, seeks truth in Newsies Read More.
- Huron Country Playhouse brings Disney’s Newsies to the stage Read More.
News Releases
- Dazzling Disney Blockbuster Makes Headlines at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Read More.
