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June 11-13 are the last three performances of Newsies
Set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenage “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 nonstop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
On July 20, 1899, the newsboys of New York City refused to sell Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World and William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal to protest the higher prices that they were charged for newspapers. Their strike, which lasted nearly two weeks before it was resolved through a historic compromise, was a harbinger for child labor reforms in the twentieth century.
To pay tribute to the newsboys’ story, The Walt Disney Company premiered Newsies on April 10, 1992. The live-action musical feature was written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, and directed by Kenny Ortega, with songs by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman. After receiving generally poor reviews, the movie quickly disappeared from theatres.
On October 14, 1992, Disney released Newsies on VHS and Beta home video. The movie premiered on the Disney Channel as part of a Free Spring Preview on March 28, 1993. In the following years, home viewing and the advent of the Internet spawned a passionate fan base.
Super Summer Theatre (SST) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization for educational and charitable purposes that promotes the use of Nevada State Parks and Studio-based performances and classes. Founded in 1976, SST has a proud history going on 50 years of providing high-quality, family-oriented, reasonably priced cultural activities for the Las Vegas community.
Super Summer Theatre will perform Newsies at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 NV-159, Blue Diamond, Nevada. For tickets and more info, visit supersummertheatre.org/Newsies-show-info.
