Program Details
WHEN: Sep 30, 2023
TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH, 6PM
Treasure Valley Children’s Theater & Mountain America Credit Union with support from The Village at Meridian, TDS Telecom, Idaho Press, Boise Department of Arts & History and with additional support from the Idaho Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts are pleased to present:
Disney's "Newsies, Jr."
Directed by Melissa Hadden and Mary Jensen
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Featuring a cast of 30 Treasure Valley youth ages 10-18, this 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical is based on the 1992 film is inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.
Performances:
Saturday, September 30, 2pm at Jump Lawn
Saturday, September 30, 6pm at Jump Lawn
There is no cost to enjoy this family-friendly production but donations are gratefully accepted.Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs, blankets, and dress for the weather. Concessions will be available for purchase.
*The Saturday, Sept. 30, 2pm performance will be American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted.