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Disney's Newsies

Set at the turn of the century, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy trying to survive in New York City. When the titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsies' expense, Jack and his band of newsies rally newsboys from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

November 2026Plays

MusicalMainstage

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

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Godspell

A famously endearing and whimsical rock musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, Godspell reimagines the parables of the Gospel of St. Matthew, incorporating song and dance into a timeless story of love and kindness.

March 2027Plays

Rock musicalMainstage

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GODSPELL — 2012 Revised Version is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com — Licensed by Music Theatre International.

Theater for young audiences

The Pinocchio Show

The magical coming-of-age classic gets a fun and wacky makeover in this shortened version of the Pioneer Drama musical No Strings Attached. When Carl wants to run away from home, he tries to get a job with the mysterious Professor Pinecone and his traveling magical marionette puppet show — and quickly discovers the position comes with all kinds of strings attached!

April–May 2027Plays

All agesFamily show

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Published by Pioneer Drama and written by playwright and author Patrick Rainville Dorn.

Our 2026–27 Season

Three musicals for the tri-county area: the streets of New York, a timeless story of love and kindness, and a wacky magical adventure for young audiences.

Auditions coming soon. Keep an eye on our calendar for dates and details.

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