Roswell Youth Theatre stages Disney's Newsies JR. next month
Performers will take the stage at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on Nov. 20 and 21 for a one-hour adaptation of the Broadway musical.
By Gavin Wilson ·
Young performers will take the stage Nov. 20 and 21 for a one-hour adaptation of Disney’s Newsies JR. The Roswell Youth Theatre program presents the show at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, located at 950 Forrest St. in Roswell, Georgia.
The production features a score by Tony Award winner Alan Menken and Jack Feldman. The book was written by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. The story is inspired by the true events involving newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. In the plot, newspaper owners raise the price of papers, prompting lead character Jack Kelly to organize a strike.
The city invites community members to support the young artists. Officials describe the performance as an empowering story about standing up for what is right. The show includes high-energy dance numbers and songs such as “Seize the Day,” “Carrying the Banner,” and “Santa Fe.”
The Nov. 20 performance begins at 7 p.m. Two shows are scheduled for Nov. 21, with start times at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The run includes an intermission. Tickets cost $20 and include reserved seating.
Online sales end one hour before each curtain. Door sales remain available if seats are not sold out. Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket if they do not occupy an individual seat. There are no refunds, and a fee applies to ticket changes.
The theater program aims to help performers grow as artists and build confidence. The experience allows them to engage in live storytelling. The production adapts the Broadway musical specifically for a younger cast.
