Milford Performing Art Center Features "Newsies" With Area Students

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NATICK, MA - Milford Performing Arts Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary year with the production of Disney's "Newsies" on June 17, 18 and 19th at Milford High School.

The shows will feature students from the greater Milford area and will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The show will be held at the Milford High School Auditorium at 31 West Fountain St. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors and $20 for adults. MPAC has not been able to produce a large scale production for the past two years due to the COVID pandemic and is excited to be back on the big stage!

"Newsies" received rave reviews during its Broadway run and is based on the 1899 newsboy strike. It tells the story of the life of children at the turn of the 20th century and the early struggles of the labor movement.

One theme that the musical "Newsies" offers is that children do indeed have power. The musical takes place during a time when oppressive child labor practices were a standard part of American life, and the newsboy strike of 1899 was a major step toward child labor rights. These kids fought aggressively in order to achieve their dream of simply receiving a decent day's pay. It stimulated other strikes such as the Butte, Montana newsboys' strike of 1914 and a 1920s strike in Kentucky. These young children had the motivation and courage to stand up to unfair practices and create positive change.

Call 508-473-1684 to reserve your tickets now.