A tradition of live theatre with style, class and heart since 1983
A tradition of live theatre with style, class and heart since 1983
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You can also reserve tickets by calling 215-860-7058 or e-mailing tickets@newtownartscompany.com.
Unless otherwise noted, all shows are performed at
120 N. State Street
Newtown, PA 18940
Newtown Arts Company’s production of the delightful family
musical ANNIE by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin will grace
the stage at the historic Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State Street, Newtown PA
18940 for seven performances August 2 through 8.
The show features unforgettable songs such as “Tomorrow,” “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street” and “Little Girls.” Directed by Mary Liz Ivins and music director Erik Meyer, ANNIE is produced by Bonnie Dettra of Newtown and Beverly Speer of Yardley.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie (played at alternating performances by Sadie Lock and Lydia Meyer) charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan (Jane Landes).
With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations ... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (David Danner)! She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks (Jon Knapp), his personal secretary Grace Farrell (Danielle Ziemba), and a lovable mutt named Sandy (Lily).
Performances are Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, August 3 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, August 4 at 2 p.m. (matinee) and 8 p.m.; Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m. (matinee) and Tuesday, August 7, and Wednesday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $25 Front Reserved and $22 Rear Reserved, available online or by calling 800-838-3006. For group rates and information e-mail tickets@newtownartscompany.com or call 215-860-7058.
PHOTO: Annie (Lydia Meyer) taunts Miss Hannigan (Jane Landes).
ANNIE is produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
The kids "clown" their way through "Make 'Em Laugh" from Singing in the Rain.
A weeklong, HALF-DAY program (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) for ages 6 to 14
* Learn how to put on a show!
* Explore the arts of acting, movement & music
* Discover how to costume a character & design a set
* Uncover tips for make-up and hair design
* Learn safe techniques in the art of STAGE COMBAT!!
The program culminates in an on-stage performance by participants on Friday
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For more information, contact Director Cari Kassel at 917-968-2262.
In Memory of Joe McKernanWe are very sad to share the news that Joe McKernan, President of Newtown Arts Company, passed away on Friday, February 16, after a brief, but hard-fought, battle with cancer. Joe was an inspiring leader, a talented actor and director, and a caring friend to many.
Joe appeared on stage, often with his beloved wife, Anne, and cherished sons, Jack and Liam, most recently in our April 2017 production of Titanic, and directed our productions of Twelfth Night, Stage Door, and our October 2017 production of To Kill A Mockingbird.
At Anne's request, a scholarship fund is being established in Joe's memory. If you'd like to make a donation to this annual scholarship for deserving students pursuing higher education in the arts, please send a check payable to Newtown Arts Company, with McKernan Scholarship on the memo line, and send to:
Newtown Arts Company, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 635, Newtown, PA 18940.
Anne and the family thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support.
Visit Bucks County is the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County and serves to create economic impact and support hospitality-related organizations in the County. The tourism office is one of the leading economic development agencies in Bucks County generating nearly $1 billion in economic impact for the County by promoting the region to visitors.
Visit Bucks County has generously awarded grants to Newtown Arts Company that have helped enhance our productions and improve our infrastructure:
* December 2017 -- $3,000 for photography and videography equipment, software, photography services and training
* June 2017 -- $3,000 for the production of Beauty and the Beast
* December 2016 -- $2,000 for audio equipment
* June 2015 -- $2,000 for audio and lighting equipment rental
* June 2011 -- $2,000 for website redesign
We couldn't continue to bring you quality live theatre without the generosity and support of our Season Sponsors and Corporate Donors.
Joe McKernan of Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
Anne Costello of Century 21 Veterans
