Local Florida students present Disney’s show - ‘Newsies’

FSCJ Artist Series and the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts are proud to present the 14th Annual High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience!  This program provides theatre opportunities to 7th-12th graders in the First Coast area and allows them to work hands-on with some of the highest recognized local and regional theatre professionals at the FSCJ Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts.  This year, participants will perform “NEWSIES” July 19-28 for six performances only!

It's time to carry the banner with Disney's NEWSIES!  Set in turn-of-the century New York City, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies."  When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, NEWSIES feature a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots).  Featuring the now classic songs: “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize theDay,” and “Santa Fe,” NEWSIES is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

  Disney’s
 “NEWSIES”
DATES: Fri., July 19, 2019 TIMES: 7:30 p.m.
    Sat., July 20       7:30 p.m.
    Sun. July 21       2 p.m.
    Fri. July 26       7:30 p.m.
    Sat., July 27       7:30 p.m.
    Sun., July 28       2 p.m.

LOCATION: Wilson Center for the Arts
      Florida State College at JAX So. Campus
      11901 Beach Blvd.
      Jacksonville, FL 32099

TICKETS: $25 for Reserved Seating; $20 for seniors (55+), Military (with valid ID), and non-FSCJ students; $15 for Florida State College at Jacksonville students and employees (with valid ID).  Limit 2 discounted tickets per valid ID.
For tickets to NEWSIES, call the Wilson Center for the Arts Box Office at (904) 646-2222 or the FSCJ Artist Series Box Office at (904) 632-5000.
Tickets can also be purchased online.  Discounts are available for groups of 10+ by calling (904) 632-5050 or emailing.   Parking is always free at the Wilson Center.