Don't Miss: Clarkstown South High School Presents "Newsies"

CLARKSTOWN, NY — As its spring musical for 2024, Clarkstown South High School presents "Newsies" March 22-24.

"Newsies" takes place in New York City at the turn of the century, a time when children worked under harsh conditions selling newspapers to help themselves and their families survive.

As IMDB said of the film, it is "based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business."

The boys are led by Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who constantly dreams of a better life far away from the streets. He finally starts a union with the help of some newcomers and helps the boys fight to improve their conditions and to go up against the mighty Joseph Pulitizer.

"Newsies" can be seen at 8 p.m. March 22, 2 and 8 p.m. March 23, and a 2 p.m. matinee March 24.

Tickets can be purchased at www.centerstagedramaclub.com or at the door. Clarkstown South High School is located at 31 Demarest Mill Road in West Nyack.