Details

Item details

Date

July 19, 2026 2:00PM

Location

Culbreth Theatre

Name

Newsies

Description

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Directed and Choreographed by Matthew Steffens

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Tony Award-winning musical, Disney’s Newsies tells the tale of young Jack Kelly, who rallies his fellow turn-of-the-century New York “newsies” to strike back against the leading media moguls of the day to protest unfair conditions and to fight for what is right. This inspiring underdog tale urges us all to “Seize the Day” and features empowering anthems from the legendary Alan Menken and spectacular choreography by returning VTF and UVA alum Matthew Steffens, who will also direct the production. Steffens credits include Associate Choreographer on the recent Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Into the Woods as well as director and choreographer of the acclaimed VTF productions of  Cabaret  (2023) and Into the Woods (2025). 

For more information on VTF's production, please visit Disney’s Newsies.

Wheelchair seats are designated for wheelchair users only.  In this theatre, there are no physical seats in the wheelchair spaces. If you have questions about accessible seating, please call the UVA Arts Box Office at (434) 924-3376.

Please note: There will be no late seating for this performance.

Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes including one 15-minute intermission.

If you are purchasing 20+ tickets, please contact the Box Office at 434-924-3376 to discuss our group sale process, including a per ticket discount and flat per-order fee.