Disney’s Newsies has gone through many adaptations on screen and on stage since the early 1990’s. The events and characters you will see in this production of Newsies are based on the true story of the 1899 newsboy strike. Two young boys known as “Kid Blink” and David “Davey” Simmons are the real-life union presidents behind Jack and Davey’s characters.
Newsies is a special show because it blends so many parts of the theater that I love. It is a big splashy musical with huge dance numbers and music that will be stuck in your head for weeks thanks to Alan Menken’s genius song writing. It is a love story. It is about friendship and brotherhood. It’s about the underdog fighting back….and it’s all based on real history! I am so excited to be back at Young Actors' Theatre. This being our final production in this space makes it even more special. I'm honored to be a part of the memories we have all shared here at YAT.
A few special Thank-You's:
To the cast and crew- It has been my honor to work with this incredibly talented and hard working group of artists! On behalf of our production team (Brice, Matt and Elliot), we want to thank you for all the heart you have poured into this production. We are very fortunate to have such a talented and willing team of parent volunteers working countless hours to help make this show run smoothly. Thank you all for everything you do to make the show come to life!
And finally, thank you to all of you in the audience for being here and supporting the arts in our community. We certainly could not do this with out you!
Marisa Musgrove
Newsies Director
