Disney's Newsies
November 15–December 29, 2019 | Cabot Theatre
Past Show
Baird Private Asset Management
Audience Information
Description
Based on the rousing true story of newsboys who strike against unfair conditions in turn-of-the century New York City, this Disney film became a Tony Award-winning Broadway hit. Featuring a score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors), book by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots), and exhilarating dancing, this musical delivers a timeless message about fighting for what’s right. Perfect for the whole family.
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
Show Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes including a 20 minute intermission
Warning: This show contains haze and simulated violence
Cast & Design Team
Cast
Jack Kelly – Marco Tzunux
Katherine Plumber – Rachael Zientek
Crutchie – Jordan Arrasmith
Davey – Nicholas Parrott
Les – Abram Nelson/Edward Owczarski
Joseph Pulitzer – Lee Palmer*
Medda Larkin – Natalie Harris
Wiesel/Mayor – Kevin James Sievert
Oscar Delancey/Stage Manager – Shawn Holmes
Morris Delancey/Teddy Roosevelt – Christopher Elst
Snyder/Jacobi/Nunzio – Chase Stoeger
Race/Bunsen/Darcy – Austin Ryan Hunt
Finch/Sietz/Bill – Jonathan Turner
Hannah/Bowery Beauty/Newsie/Nun – Stephanie Staszak
Spot Conlan/Bowery Beauty/Newsie – Jamie Mercado
Albert – Joseph Davila
Specs – Kamani Graham
Henry – Matthew Peterson
Romeo – Keleous Lange
Elmer – Nathan Kabara
Buttons – Nolan Van Haren
Tommy Boy – Tikvah Schlissel
Jojo – Francis Faye
Ensemble Newsies
Eloise Field, Max Larson, Michael Loomans, Lily Miller, Alica Rivera, Paisley Schroeder
*Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association
Design Team
DIRECTOR – Molly Rhode
MUSIC DIRECTOR – Christie Chiles Twillie
CHOREOGRAPHER – Molly Rhode/David Roman
SCENIC DESIGNER – Front Row Theatricals
COSTUME DESIGNER – Jason Orlenko **
LIGHTING DESIGNER – Joseph Arthur Franjoine **
SOUND DESIGNER – Hankyu Lee
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER – Daniel J. Hanson*
*Appearing through an agreement between Skylight Music Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
** The Costume and Lighting Designers are represented by United Scenic Artists, Local USA-829.
Reviews
Skylight’s production of ‘Newsies’ is teeming with local and regional talent - Milwaukee Magazine
Extra! Extra! “Newsies” Storm Skylight Stage - Shepherd Express
Kids Cast Carries NEWSIES at Skylight - Broadway World
Skylight Music Theatre’s Electrifying NEWSIES Proves The Power of Youth - Showbiz Chicago
‘Newsies’ Plays at Skylight Music Theatre - WISNTV
Extra! Extra! 'Newsies' celebrates the little guy - Waukesha Freeman
Disney’s NEWSIES with Skylight Music Theatre - Ozaukee Living Local
Extra! Extra! Skylight's "Newsies" is a feel-good fun time - OnMilwaukee
News & Media
- EXTRA! EXTRA! Skylight Music Theatre Newsies Cast Raises $18,867.18 for Pathfinders
- ‘Newsies’ Plays at Skylight Music Theatre - WISNTV
- Newsies Promo Video Trailer
- REVIEW: Newsies | Total Theatre
- Skylight Music Theatre Present's Newsies
- REVIEW: Skylight Music Theatre’s Electrifying NEWSIES Proves The Power of Youth | Showbiz Chicago
- REVIEW: Extra! Extra! “Newsies” Storm Skylight Stage | Shepherd Express
- REVIEW: Kids Cast Carries NEWSIES at Skylight | Broadway World
- REVIEW: Skylight’s production of ‘Newsies’ is teeming with local and regional talent | Milwaukee Magazine
- REVIEW: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 'Newsies' cast raises the roof at Skylight Music Theatre | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- How a Newsboy Strike Became a Musical | Urban Milwaukee
- Skylight's musical 'Newsies' puts kids in the middle of the action | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Skylight Music Theatre Extends Holiday Production of Broadway Blockbuster Disney’s NEWSIES Due to Overwhelming Demand
- Skylight Music Theatre Announces Creative Team, Cast and One Day Sale for Holiday 2019 Production of Disney’s Newsies Broadway Musical