Performances
Standing Ovation Theatre
- 2026 Aug 21 Friday 7:30 PM
- 2026 Jul 18 Saturday 7:30 PM
- 2026 Jul 19 Sunday 2:30 PM
- 2026 Jul 24 Friday 7:30 PM
- 2026 Jul 25 Saturday 7:30 PM
- 2026 Jul 26 Sunday 2:30 PM
- 2026 Jul 30 Thursday 7:30 PM
- 2026 Jul 31 Friday 7:30 PM
- 2026 Aug 1 Saturday 7:30 PM
- 2026 Aug 2 Sunday 2:30 PM
What To Know About This Production
This summer, Standing Ovation Theatre is bringing Newsies to the stage as a bold, high-energy theatrical event driven by storytelling, movement, and ensemble spirit.
Directed by Matthew C. Logan, this production will focus on what makes Newsies unforgettable: rebellion, brotherhood, heart, and the power of young people standing together. Actors can expect a collaborative, actor-focused rehearsal process that emphasizes strong character work, dynamic staging, and emotionally grounded performances — not just choreography and vocals.
Inspired by immersive and physical theatre styles, the production will feature:
cinematic stage pictures,
fast-moving ensemble transitions,
rolling industrial-inspired scenery,
actor-driven storytelling,
and a constantly alive world of New York City.
Every cast member will help create the energy and heartbeat of the show. Whether in a featured role or ensemble, performers will be challenged to bring specificity, passion, humor, and authenticity to the stage.
This production aims to balance the spectacle audiences love from Newsies with the emotional truth at its center — creating a show that is thrilling, heartfelt, and unforgettable for both performers and audiences alike.
- Choreographer Hannah Mettler
- Music Director Max Ramirez
- Assistant Director
- Producer
- Stage Manager Phyllis Rodriguez
- Costumer
Cast List For Newsies
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Available Roles
- Jack Kelley Leader of the Newsies
- Davey New bookish newsie
- Katherine Plumber This young reporter wants to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women arent taken seriously She is inspired by the potential of the brand new century (F)
- Crutchie Newsie with a bum leg
- Les Daveys fearless younger brother
- Joseph Pulitzer A businessman through and through he owns The World and is concerned only with the bottom line (M)
- Medda Professional Theatre performer and owner Mother figure to Jack Kelly
- Race Newsie
- Specs Newsie who wears glasses
- Albert Newsie
- Henry Newsie
- Finch Newsie
- Romeo Newsie
- Elmer Newsie
- Mush Newsie
- Buttons Newsie
- Tommy Boy Newsie
- Jo Jo Newsie
- Splasher Newsie
- Scabs Joins the Newsies
- Spot Conlon Leader of Brooklyn Newsies
- Nuns A group of nuns that hand out breakfast to the Newsies in act 1 (Feature song)
- Bowery Beauties Vaudeville dancer singers in Meddas theater
- Darcey An upper-class kid and photographer who works alongside the reporter Katherine Plumber
- Bill Son of William Randolph Hearst
- Wiesel Mr Jacobi Nunzio Weasel runs the distribution window for The World and knows most of the newsboys by name He has the help of the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary
- Morris Delancy This thug works at the distribution window for The World Takes the side of the publishers in the strike and is known to use his fists to make a point
- Oscar Delancey This thug works at the distribution window for The World Takes the side of the publishers in the strike and is known to use his fists to make a point
- Guard Doorman at Pulitzers (Cast from Ensemble)
- Tapping Newsies Tappers
- Mayor
- Stage Manager Works in Meddas
- Passerby Newspaper customer and audience in Meddas Theatre
- Nunzio Barber
- Seitz Business manager for Pulitzer
- Hannah Office Manager for Pulitzer
- Jazz Ensemble Jazz Dancing Ensemble for Newsies
- Snyder The Spider
- Nun
- Singing Ensemble
- Child Newsie
- Random
- Bunsen
- Random 2
- Random 3
- Random 4
Cast
- Camden Loyless Jack Kelley
- Anthony Dunne Davey
- Rachel Nathan Katherine Plumber
- Moises Zuniga Crutchie
- Lucy Strait Les
- David Palmer Joseph Pulitzer
- Chloe Robles Medda and Nuns
- Ava French Race and Jazz Ensemble
- Avery Turco Scabs, Tapping Newsies, and Jazz Ensemble
- Zachary Benz Specs, Tapping Newsies, and Jazz Ensemble
- Mario Trevino Albert, Bill, and Mayor
- Daniel Hasley Henry and Oscar Delancey
- Kathleen Hebert Finch
- Kaleigh Magnant Mush, Jazz Ensemble, and Stage Manager
- Christian Hockless Romeo, Morris Delancy, and Jazz Ensemble
- Kole Lewis Roosevelt, Elmer
- Carringtyn Jones Buttons
- Hannah Hare Tommy Boy, Tapping Newsies, and Jazz Ensemble
- Jasper Mumme Jo Jo and Jazz Ensemble
- Kaylie Hanson Splasher, Bowery Beauties, and Jazz Ensemble
- Ashlyn Hicks Scabs, Jazz Ensemble, and Bowery Beauties
- Max Ramirez Spot Conlon, Guard, and Seitz
- Sonya Kane Nuns, Passerby, and Singing Ensemble
- TBD Bowery Beauties
- Noah Paul Darcey, Snyder, and Bunsen
- Lilliana McDonald Mike, Tapping Newsies and Jazz Ensemble
- Jarrod Keeling Wiesel Mr Jacobi Nunzio
- Rachel Wang Scabs, Tapping Newsies, Jazz Ensemble, and Stage Manager
- TBD Oscar Delancey
- TBD Guard
- TBD Tapping Newsies
- TBD Mayor
- TBD Stage Manager
- TBD Passerby
- TBD Nunzio
- TBD Seitz
- Tatiana Solorzano Hannah, Nuns, Bowery Beauties, and Jazz Ensemble
- TBD Jazz Ensemble
- TBD Snyder
- Liane Soukup Nuns, Passerby, and Singing Ensemble
- TBD Singing Ensemble
- Sarai Angulo Child Newsie
- Taylor Orsak Ike, Jazz Ensemble
- TBD Bunsen
- Kathryn Bundy Jazz Ensemble
- Chloe Soukup Chlebowski Child Newsie
Crew
- Matthew Logan Director
- Hannah Mettler Choreographer
- Max Ramirez Music Director
- Danielle Webster Assistant Music Director
- Phyllis Rodriguez Stage Manager
- Kaira Jackson Lighting Designer
- Mary Sylvester Props, Set Painting, Set Dressing
- Mireya Rodriguez Assistant Stange Manager