Hickory – Hundreds of patrons flocked to the Hickory Community Theatre for the opening of the Broadway musical Newsies. The singing and dancing continues this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 29-Dec 1 in the Jeffers Theatre.
Newsies is a testament to the power of standing up and speaking out. The Tony Award-winning musical score features fan-favorites like “Carrying the Banner,” “King of New York” and “Seize the Day.” Newsies is a winning, high-energy musical just in time for the holidays and perfect for the whole family.
Performances of Newsies are Fridays and Saturdays Nov 29, 30, Dec 6 and 7 at 8:00pm Sundays Dec 1 and 8 at 2:30pm and Thursday Dec 5 at 7:30pm. This show contains some violence and mild profanity and is rated PG.
Tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students and youth 18 & under. Thursday night tickets are $16 for all adults and $10 for students and youth 18 & under. Call the box office at 828-328-2283 or visit hickorytheatre.org to purchase tickets or get more information.
The Hickory Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County. Newsies is produced by Cargo Transporters, Catawba Valley Health System and Hickory Allergy, Asthma and Sinus. A Cleaner World, Paramount Automotive, the City of Hickory and Sunbelt Xpress are the sponsors the 2019-2020 Season.
PHOTO: Emily Stober, Alissa Corey, Charlotte Dick, Mary Melnyk and DanicaMarr in Newsies, continuing this weekend at the Hickory Community Theatre. For tickets call 828-328-2283 or visit hickorytheatre.org. Photo by Ken Burns.
