*PRESS RELEASE* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/7/2022 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Andrew Rothman From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Phone: 440-247-8955 E-mail: cvlt@cvlt.org Website: www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> Seize the day! Disney's NEWSIES seizes the stage at CVLT this summer CHAGRIN FALLS, OH - Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Disney's NEWSIES is a musical about taking a stand. Based on the 1992 Disney film of the same name, the show features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (/Little Mermaid, Aladdin/) and Jack Feldman, and book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (/Kinky Boots/). NEWSIES will appear on the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre main stage at 40 River Street from July 22 through August 13. Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 PM with two Sunday matinees on July 31 and August 8 at 2 PM. The story of NEWSIES is inspired by the real-life newsboys' strike of 1899, but its themes remain fresh over a century later. It's a rousing story of passion and perseverence that highlights the power of young people to organize in the fight against opression and to take on the issues that directly affect them. NEWSIES follows Jack Kelly (Tony Heffner), a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of homeless teens who sell newspapers to make a small living. Jack has his eye on Katherine (Emily Sedmak), a reporter who happens to be the daughter of newspaper titan Joseph Pulitzer (Rob Albrecht). When Pulitzer raises paper distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies his fellow newsies across the city to fight against the unfair conditions. Directed by Pamela LaForce with musical director David Coxe, NEWSIES intertwines this coming-of-age story with high tension action, uplifting music, and energetic dance numbers choreographed by Jen Justice. The talented cast features Micah Saunders as Crutchie, Jake Kleve as Davey, Vivian Morrison as Les, Theresa Benyo-Marzullo as Medda Larkin, and Amanda Nyx as Hannah.The show also features Ev Brodsky, Sam Gielink, Thomas Hart, Julian Kruyne, Lucy ‘Red’ Mango, Rachel Marzullo, Tobias Morrison, Bekah Neubecker, James Newton, Alex Petsche, Neil Rubin, Tim Russell, Kelly Scott, Jake Spencer, Kate Tobin, Genevieve Vince, and Deb Zep-Douglas. Tickets for NEWSIES are available at CVLT.org. General admission seating is $21, with a $4 discount for seniors, students, and military. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more - call the box office at 440.247.8955 for arrangements. CVLT is located at 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH 44022. Early arrival is recommended. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. ###