Performing Arts South Central Wisconsin

Newsies the Musical

Date

  • Aug 7 - Aug 9, 2026
  • Aug 14 - Aug 16, 2026

Price Range

  • $10-$25
  • $25-$50

Address

301 E Cook St - Portage, WI 53901

Phone

608-742-5655

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About this Event

Culver's Stage Presents:

A Zona Gale Young People’s Theatre Production of: Newsies, the Musical!

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White. Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions. Directed by Beth Edmondson with Vocal Direction by Holly Atkinson.

Step into turn-of-the-century New York City, a time of skyscrapers and money makers, with Disney’s Newsies, the story of charismatic Jack Kelly and his gritty band of newsboys, united in the fight against greedy newspaper giants. This vibrant musical spectacular is based on the 1992 Disney motion picture, inspired by a true story, and features a Tony Award-winning score that includes songs such as “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “King of New York.”


AUG 7 - 9 and 14 - 16, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 3pm ​

General Admission sales begin July 1:

Adults $15 | 12 & Under $10

Family Special $40 two parents / guardians and up to 5 of their children.


Special School Only Shows--please contact us for details!

Sept 8 and 9, 20256


NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Dates & Times

Aug 7 - Aug 9, 2026

August 7 & 8: 7 PM; August 9: 3 PM

Aug 14 - Aug 16, 2026

August 14 & 15: 7 PM; August 16: 3 PM

Aug 7 - Aug 9, 2026

August 7 & 8: 7 PM; August 9: 3 PM

Aug 14 - Aug 16, 2026

August 14 & 15: 7 PM; August 16: 3 PM

Location

301 E Cook St - Portage, WI 53901

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