2026 Broadway Season
2026 Broadway Season
Big stories. Live energy. Under the stars.
Big stories. Live energy. Under the stars.
Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Disney’s Newsies is a high-energy musical about young newsboys who rise up against powerful publishers in a fight for fairness and justice. Featuring thrilling choreography and a soaring score, Newsies tells a rousing story of courage, friendship, and standing up for what’s right.
Creative Team:
Director: Tyson Kaup
Music Director and Conductor:
Robb Harrison
Vocal Director: Mitchell Brownell
Choreographer: Brad Willcuts
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Jack Feldman
Book by: Harvey Fierstein
Disney’s Newsies
We’re back, and so is the amphitheater
Walla Walla Summer Theater will proudly return to the historic Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater with two full-scale musical productions in Summer 2026.
July 17-19 & 23-26
Disney’s Newsies
July 17-19 & 23-26
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Jack Feldman
Book by: Harvey Fierstein
Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, Disney’s Newsies is a high-energy musical about young newsboys who rise up against powerful publishers in a fight for fairness and justice. Featuring thrilling choreography and a soaring score, Newsies tells a rousing story of courage, friendship, and standing up for what’s right.
Creative Team:
Director: Tyson Kaup
Music Director and Conductor:
Robb Harrison
Vocal Director: Mitchell Brownell
Choreographer: Brad Willcuts
A joyful, uplifting celebration of community, Godspell weaves together parables from the Gospel of Matthew with infectious music, humor, and heart. Known for its message of compassion and unity, Godspell remains one of the most beloved ensemble musicals ever created.
Creative Team:
Director: Kaelyn Pyke
Music Director: Mitchell Brownell
Choreographer: Katie Janis
Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz
Book by: John-Michael Tebelak
August 7-9 & 13–16
Godspell
Godspell
August 7-9 & 13–16
MuMusic & Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz
Book by: John-Michael Tebelak
A joyful, uplifting celebration of community, Godspell weaves together parables from the Gospel of Matthew with infectious music, humor, and heart. Known for its message of compassion and unity, Godspell remains one of the most beloved ensemble musicals ever created.
Creative Team:
Director: Kaelyn Pyke
Music Director: Mitchell Brownell
Choreographer: Katie Janis
2026 Broadway Season Show Credits
NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishow.com
GODSPELL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com