DISNEY'S

NEWSIES

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​​​

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July 3rd thru July 19th

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Sundays at 2:00pm

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"Great dancing and singing with plenty of action - one of the most engaging stories and musicals I've seen!"

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"Open the Gates and Seize the Day" - Come join Captain Jack, Katherine & Medda as they influence and reshape The World​!"

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The Tony-winning Broadway Hit Musical (Best Choreographer and Best Score) is set in turn-of-the century New York City and spins the tale of Jack Kelly, an amalgamation of all the charismatic newsboy leaders who led their fellow "newsies" to a better life. When titans of publishing raise distribution prices and the price of doing business to increase poor circulation at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies all of the newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair demands placed on them in hopes of turning the tide. The poignant words, inspiration and unabashed resonance of Medda Larkin, and the social influence of Katherine - a knight in shining newsprint - who leads the way to victory and celebration for the 'newsies'.

 

Based on the 1992 motion picture inspired by true stories, 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 (La Cage Aux Folles, Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs 'Carrying the Banner,' 'Seize the Day,' and 'Santa Fe,' Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a rousing historic tale perfect for the whole family and every audience member.

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Join us for this outstanding performances during our 2026 Woodstock Playhouse Summer Theatre Festival Season as we celebrate the 88th season of the iconic Woodstock Playhouse; originally established in 1938 by Robert Elwyn, a Woodstock Resident, Broadway/Film professional director/actor and member of one of Woodstock's oldest families...and during this 16th anniversary season of leadership by the current Woodstock Playhouse team.

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This performance is brought to the stage of the iconic Woodstock Playhouse featuring the Woodstock Playhouse Summer Theatre Cast 2026, a regional company of professional performers widely acclaimed for some of the finest performances in our NY & Tri-State region at one of the most iconic theatrical sites in the Hudson Valley.

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Director/Choreographer: Michael Blatt

Assistant Choreographer: Randy Conti

Resident Music Director: Robert J. Tomasulo

Resident Lighting Designer: Michael Gugliotti, Jr.

Lighting Designer: Tony Michael Clayton

Resident Sound Designer: Steve Maffia

Resident Costume Designer: Diane Stein

 

Length of Performance: 2 hours and 30 minutes with intermission 

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TICKET PRICING:

 

•$65 for Front-of-House Seating, Rows A - F

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•$60 for Mid-House Seating, Rows G - N

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•$50 for Rear-of-House Seating, Rows P - Q

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Second Saturdays are Cabaret Nights after the mainstage show in the East Piano Gallery.

 

Each ticket price already includes a $5 handling/convenience charge; All seating is Reserved Seating, and all sales are final; no refunds nor exchanges.

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Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.MTIShows.com ​​