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The Buffalo theatre season is back in full swing and it's off to a great start, if the fine production of DISNEY'S NEWSIES THE MUSICAL is an indication. Playing at Shea's 710 Theatre alongside co presenter The D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre, the creative talent assembled showcases the best of Western New York's talent.

The votes have been tallied and the BroadwayWorld raders have spoken and selected NEWSIES as the Ultimate Best Musical Loser. After weeks of deliberation, the final round came down to two Disney musicals - Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. Newsies won by an overwhelming margin, taking 83% of the vote.

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S NEWSIES THE MUSICAL at Sundance Amphitheater?

Filled with high-energy singing and dancing that explodes out of an inspirational story based on real events, MTW's new production of this Disney stage musical is a guaranteed fun time, thanks to a terrific ensemble, and memorable music from Alan Menken and Jack Feldman. The show continues at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center thru July 28, 2024.

Lombard Park District Upstart Performing Arts will present NEWSIES JR. August 2-4 at the Sunset Knoll Recreation Center.

This production of NEWSIES, directed and choreographed by Jerry Jay Cranford and assisted by Christina Burton, features a cast of twenty-two dancers and singers, plus constantly in motion LED backdrops, a bridge flown high off the stage floor, combined with three matching stair/tower units strategically moving about the stage, and an eleven-piece orchestra. 

Temecula Valley Players present Disney's NEWSIES: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, bringing the high-energy story of newsboys standing up for their rights to Temecula, CA.

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company raises the curtain on the second production of its 2024 season, Disney’s “Newsies,” playing at Auburn’s Merry-Go-Round Playhouse through July 27th. See photos from the show. 

PCS Theater has announced its production of Disney’s Newsies, running from May 31 to June 15, 2024.

Disney's Newsies Jr. will open Friday, May 10th at the Burton Leavitt Theartre. 

Will Newsies return to the stage next year? Learn about what director and choreographer Matt Cole had so say about the show's potential return!

They say laughter is the best medicine, and Lynda Rodolitz doses you up good in her latest show LYNDA RODOLITZ MAKES ART. The former stand-up comic come cabaret performer’s impeccable comic timing and delivery was on display at Don’t Tell Mama Tuesday night for the third out of four performances of the show, which has been masterfully directed by Lennie Watts.

Explore the songwriting career of Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow. From their Grammy-winning hit 'Copacabana' to over 200 songs, delve into their musical achievements and their lasting impact on the music industry.

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts unveils its highly anticipated 2024 America Season on this momentous Election Day. Embracing the spirit of democracy, DreamWrights invites audiences to join in for an enlightening and entertaining exploration of American history through a diverse and captivating series of productions.

Rise Above Performing Arts presents Newsies which opens October 19th. The production is directed by Broadway’s Tony-Nominated, Kerry Butler. Learn more about the musical here!

What did our critic think of NEWSIES at South Arkansas Arts Center?

Musical Theatre West will present 42nd Street (February 9-25), Million Dollar Quartet (April 12-28), Newsies (July 12-28) and Ain't Misbehavin' (October 18-November 3) in 2024 season.

The beautiful Plaza Theatre uses its 276 seat ‘in-the-round’ seating to capture all the action (and there’s plenty) for this “Little Train That Could” themed production of NEWSIES.

The Firehouse Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of the upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies.  

Tovah Feldshuh, Bruce Sussman and Alfred Uhry recently appeared in a live panel moderated by Lynne Marie Rosenberg to discuss Broadway's response to Antisemitism. The panel is now available to watch online!