Newsies

Newsies
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Directed by Kay Wilson
PERFORMANCES: JULY 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26

AT THE DASSEL-COKATO HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
NEWSIES is inspired by the true story of the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City. It’s a timeless story addressing the strength of a group against oppression. NEWSIES showcases a group of young, poor children, many of whom were runaways and orphans, just trying to sell papers to make enough money to survive. However, headlines were bad and papers weren’t selling. So the owners, Pulitzer, and Hearst, decide to raise newspaper prices to the newsies, making them sell twice as many for the same profit. This is an energetic, idealistic, musical, that will have you smiling one second and crying a minute later. NEWSIES captivates the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice.

“Newsies” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.