Jack Feldman News

Florida Repertory Theatre's Education Department is announcing the opening of Disney's "Newsies" as part of its popular Conservatory Program. Playing in the Historic Arcade Theatre May 10-12 and May 15-19, the musical sensation features a professional director and creative team and an all-star cast of young people from across Southwest Florida.

Way back in those days of yesteryear, the early 1990's, Jeffrey Katzenberg was celebrating his success. He had almost single-handedly guided the Walt Disney animation studio back to glory after decades of reduced returns, and he had the bright idea to try to do the same to the live-action movie musical.

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, opens its 58th consecutive summer season for 2019 on May 11 with the ABBA Tribute Band, Dancing Queen. Artistic Director Paul Stancato and Executive Director Dan Danielowski are busily making preparations for the opening.

The Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts (CCCEPA) magnet program at Pebblebrook High School presents the award-winning hit Broadway musical Newsies May 10-12 at the Cobb Civic Center's Anderson Theatre.

Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a homeless newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

There is a joyful feeling in the air at Westchester Broadway Theatre's production of "Newsies." That's the only way to describe the euphoric energy one feels upon leaving the theatre.

Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi will present Disney's NEWSIES at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center through April 14 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present NEWSIES, opening April 3 and running through May 19, 2019. Inspired by the true story of New York City's 1899 newsboy strike, "NEWSIES" tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York in a remarkable fight for justice and fair pay.

For 25 years Grammy and Tony award-nominated Michael McElroy and BIV have been lifting spirits with their music and service. This month they send out a rousing call to action filled with joy and promise, with Seize the Day from Newsies.

Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus Avenue, announces shows for its 102nd season in 2019-2020.

Extra! Extra! 5-Star Theatricals announces its 2019-2020 season of shows! All of 5-Star's productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California, and performed exclusively at the Kavli Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. This promises to be the most spectacular season ever!

Century High School's (CHS) award-winning Opening Knights Drama Club proudly presents the Carroll County premier of Disney's Newsies, the Broadway musical, to be performed on April 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7 pm and April 6 & 13 at 2 pm.

It's a packed St. Pat's weekend on Midlands stages!

Chapin and CCT bring down the curtain while Town keeps carrying the banner and Trustus opens off-site!

Though Stephen Sondheim has written both music and lyrics for some of the finest scores of the 20th century Lyrics & Lyricists puts Sondheim's lyrics in the spotlight for its next production Sondheim: Wordplay.

This past Saturday an impromptu performance at the Huntington Mall began with a shout known to all musical lovers: 'Pulitzer and Hearst, they think we're nothing' Are we nothing'?' To which an excited mob of newsies replied tenaciously, 'No!' Audiences were then treated to an impressive flash mob rendition of 'The World Will Know' during a lull in the Macy's Prom Fashion Event. After this commanding performance, there's no doubt in anybody's mind just how great First Stage Theatre Company's production of Newsies will be.

It's a very busy weekend for theatre in the Midlands!

Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi will present Disney's NEWSIES at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center from March 2 - April 14 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. The Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon is based on the historical newsboy strike of 1899 that shook the ivory towers of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi will present Disney's NEWSIES at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center from March 2 - April 14 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. The Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon is based on the historical newsboy strike of 1899 that shook the ivory towers of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

Artistic Director Ray Jivoff today unveiled Skylight Music Theatre's 2019-2020 season, which will mark the theatre's 60th Anniversary.