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Extra! Extra! "Newsies JR." Takes the Spotlight at Dennis Flyer Theater

originally published: 07/15/2024


(BLACKWOOD, NJ) -- Mainstage Center for the Arts presents "Newsies JR." as part of their Summer Stage program this week. This condensed, family-friendly adaptation of the 1992 Disney film and the 2012 Broadway musical is bound to be a hit with audiences of all ages. Performances will be held on Thursday, July 18 at 7:00pm and Friday, July 19 at 7:00pm at the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater, located at Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ.

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, the story follows a courageous group of newsboys who become unlikely heroes when they stand up against powerful newspaper publishers. The musical centers on Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged "newsies," who dreams of a better life far from the hardships of the streets.

When publishing giants Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what’s right. With the help of the spirited reporter, Katherine Plumber, the newsies learn to harness their voices and stand up against injustice. The story is a testament to the power of community, friendship, and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Tickets for "Newsies JR." are available in advance at www.mainstage.org for $18 for adults and $13 for children/senior citizens. Tickets purchased at the door will be $20 for adults and $15 for children/seniors.  The Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater is located at 200 College Drive in Blackwood, New Jersey.

Under the direction of Summer Stage alumni Jared Jefferson and a talented team of professional artists, these young performers have been diligently rehearsing for four weeks to bring this story to life. The result is a high-energy production that promises to captivate audiences of all ages.




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Mainstage’s award-winning Summer Stage program is a 7-week theater camp that brings together over 250 campers of all ages to participate in fully staged musicals. Campers learn the ins and outs of theater production, discovering what it takes to create magical experiences for the audience.

Mainstage Center for the Arts is a premier South Jersey educational theater enriching the cultural landscape with diverse and engaging productions. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, they provide a vibrant, nurturing environment for youth and adults, offering opportunities for local performers and bringing high-quality theater to all ages. Mainstage Center for the Arts is the parent program for Summer Stage, the Harmony and Encore Show Choirs, and The Studio at Mainstage.




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