Newsies

GLENCOE JUNIOR HIGH PROJECT PRESENTS

MISNER AUDITORIUM AT CENTRAL SCHOOL

APRIL 24-27, 2025

TICKETS $15 IN ADVANCE, $20 AT THE DOOR

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Live in Central School's Misner Auditorium

Thursday, April 24 at 7pm

Friday, April 25 at 7pm

Saturday, April 26 at 3pm

Sunday, April 27 at 3pm

Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door

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GJHP presents Disney's NEWSIES, live at Misner Auditorium at Central School, for four performances, April 24-27, 2025. This major musical production features over 40 Glencoe middle schoolers in the cast and crew, supported by a professional creative team and a live band. Newsies is appropriate for audiences of all ages. Tickets, priced $15 in advance ($20 at the door) go on sale on Monday, March 31 at 10am. See below for cast details and dates for double-cast roles.

Inspired by the Newsboys' Strike of 1899 in New York, NEWSIES tells the rousing story of the newsboys and girls who stand up against powerful publishers to demand fair treatment. The charismatic but rebellious Jack Kelly rallies young people from across the city to strike against unfair working conditions and demand change "Once and For All."Filled with catchy songs and exciting dances, NEWSIES explores themes of friendship, solidarity and the power of the press, in a relatable tale of the underdog standing up for what is right.

Based on the 1992 movie starring Christian Bale, NEWSIES features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors) and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony-winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs "Carrying the Banner" and "Seize the Day," NEWSIES is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and all audiences.

GJHP's production of Disney's Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

CAST, CREW & CREATIVE TEAM

JACK KELLY: Annie Nichols (Thurs / Sat), Zoe Estrada (Fri / Sun)

KATHERINE PLUMBER: Madeleine Patinkin (Thurs / Sat), Freja Franke (Fri / Sun)

CRUTCHIE: Sam Brody (Thurs / Sat), Benjamin Zeid (Fri / Sun)

DAVEY: Lauren Brickel (Thurs / Sat), Chase Barnett (Fri / Sun)

LES: Brynna Barta (Thurs / Sat), Hannah Bloom (Fri / Sun)

JOSEPH PULITZER: Mila Coen (Thurs / Sat), Quinn Harvey (Fri / Sun)

MEDDA LARKIN: Coco Ferguson (Thurs / Sat), Ellie Hoenes (Fri / Sun)

RACE: Sophie Carrel

FINCH: Danika Barta

ALBERT: Isabella Jack

BUTTONS: Gertie Spencer

ROMEO: Lyra Lubbat

HENRY / OLIVE & DANCE CAPTAIN: Lexi Singer

SPECS / BOWERY BEAUTY: Samantha Desser

ELMER: Charlotte Kase

MUSH: Sol Ordoñez

JO JO: Lucy Zachar

WIESEL: Quinn Harvey (Thurs / Sat), Mila Coen (Fri / Sun)

MORRIS DELANCEY / BILL: Ellie Berliner (Thurs / Sat), Bo Barnett (Fri / Sun)

OSCAR DELANCEY / DARCY: Tayla Shifrin (Thurs / Sat), Gabriel Desser (Fri / Sun)

SPOT CONLON / BUNSEN / SCAB 1: Greer Goldberg

HANNAH / ETHEL / SCAB 2: Ilyssa Smekhov

SNYDER / NUNZIO: Mack Darby

JACOBI / MAYOR / SCAB 3: Dima Kruk

SEITZ / PAT / PHOTOGRAPHER: Aubrey Mandell

NUNS: Brynna Barta, Hannah Bloom, Zoe Estrada, Coco Ferguson, Freja Franke, Ellie Hoenes, Aubrey Mandel, Annie Nichols, Madeleine Patinkin

BOWERY BEAUTIES: Greer Goldberg (Ada), Ilyssa Smekhov (Ethel), Lexi Singer (Olive), Brynna Barta, Hannah Bloom, Samantha Desser, Freja Franke, Madeleine Patinkin

BROOKLYN NEWSIES: Chase Barnett, Brynna Barta, Hannah Bloom, Lauren Brickel, Sam Brody, Mila Coen, Zoe Estrada, Coco Ferguson, Freja Franke, Quinn Harvey, Ellie Hoenes, Annie Nichols, Madeleine Patinkin, Benjamin, Zeid

COPS: Chase Barnett, Lauren Brickel, Zoe Estrada, Annie Nichols

*Double-cast performers appear in the ensemble for alternate shows.

CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER: Samara Harand

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR / CREW MANAGER: Dawn Kusinski

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Lane Hancock

SCENIC DESIGNER: Bob Knuth

LIGHTS & SOUND DESIGNER: Alec Kinastowski

COSTUME DESIGNER: Bridget Dominiak

STAGE MANAGER: Belle Diamond

STAGE CREW: Rowan Bell, Evan Brody, Curren Davis, Ryan Etten, and Sophia Nilevsky

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS / GUEST ARTISTS: Lilah Brady, Maddie Brady, Indigo Dunderdale, Elsa Franke, Mia Ordoñez, Isabel Passen, Jillian Sager, Reagan Schecter, Danielle Werth, Ella Carrel, and Samantha Zeid

BAND: Lane Hancock (Keyboard 1 / Conductor), Shawn McIntire - (Keyboard 2 / Winds), Chano Cruz (Bass), and Manny Tamayo (Drums / Percussion)

GJHP DIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS: Barrie Scher

GJHP PRODUCERS: Jeri Anne Darby, Jenna Barnett and Jessica Franke

GJHP CO-PRESIDENTS: Lisa Bell and Cathy O'Toole

MEET THE CAST

DOUBLE CAST ROLES

TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 31 AT 10AM!

ABOUT THE GJHP MUSICAL

The GJHP Musical is a no-cut show open to Glencoe 6th-8th graders for both the Cast and Crew. This is one of the largest productions in the area, with a professional creative team providing an experience like those at New Trier High School, including exciting dances, awesome harmonies, great costumes and live band. Misner will be transformed with a huge set, lights and sound.

The Crew is a critical part of the GJHP Musical. Members are responsible for behind-the-scenes elements like running lights and sound, managing props, and changing set pieces during the show. Being part of the Crew is an excellent way to get backstage experience on a big show! Find out more about the Crew HERE.

If you have questions, please email samara@gjhp.org and bjaffe911@yahoo.com.