Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to announce its upcoming performances of Newsies, Jr.

Book by Harvey Firestein
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Directed by Sammi Fishkin
Choreographed by Dawn Warga
Musical Director – Nathan Mahon

Performance Dates

• Dec 17th, 2026, 7:00 pm
• Dec 18th, 2026, 7:00 pm
• Dec 19th, 2026, 1:00 pm
• Dec 19th, 2026, 4:00 pm
• Dec 20th, 2026, 1:00 pm
• Dec 20th, 2026, 4:00 pm 

The Jr. version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the century, New York City.  When powerful American newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across NYC to strike against unfair conditions and create a movement to fight for what’s right.

 

Purchase Tickets online at:

https://www.onthestage.tickets/brundage-park-playhouse

 

Cast List — Order of Appearance

CAST MEMBER	CHARACTER(S)	Town
Jude Pepin	Jack Kelly	Mendham
Balti Rosarion	Crutchie	Randolph
Jake Donahue	Race / Romeo	Mount Tabor
Kate Pepitone	Albert	Randolph
Ainsley McElroy	Muriel	Byram Township
Leah Buck	Nancy	Stanhope
Ryan Angelastro	Specs	Mendham
Roxanne Russo	Pigtails / Jo Jo	Mendham
Alex Class	Dorothy / Hazel	Hillsborough
Addie Serra	Buttons / Scab 1	Roxbury
Katelyn Oliveira	Tommy Boy / Governor Theodore Roosevelt / Scab 3	Succasunna
Bryella Challandes	Katherine	Long Valley
Cecily Denton	Darcy/ Bunsen / Olive /	Randolph
Aidan Gross	Oscar Delancey / Newsie	Randolph
Philip DeConto	Morris Delancey/ Newsie	Randolph
Madelyn Roman	Wiesel	Randolph
Sebastien Campeau	Les	Randolph
Josh Corsaro	Davey	Randolph
Caitlin Ferrentino	Joseph Pulitzer	Randolph
Justine Baker	Seitz / Ethel	Randolph
Grace Salerno	Hannah / Woman	Randolph
Alasdair Adams	Snyder / Pat / Newsie	Dover
Katherine Rockaway	Police Officer / Spot Conlon / Newsie	Randolph
Campbell Jackson	Medda Larkin	Randolph
Melania Leotta	Police Chief / Ada / Newsie	Randolph
Noel Pepin	Bill / Scab 2/ Newsie	Mendham

 

Online ticket prices are $20 for children under 12, seniors 62 years and above and military personnel with ID.  All other online tickets are $25.  Please note: a $2 handling fee with be added to tickets purchased in person at the box office. For more information call the Brundage Park Playhouse theater at (973) 989-7092.

 

 

 

GHOST the Musical
Book by Bruce Joel Rubin
Music & Lyrics by David Allan Stewart & Glen Ballard
Director & Choreographer: Coco Mase
Musical Director: Dave Blazier 

Performance Dates:
Friday October 23 at 7pm
Saturday October 24 at 2pm
Sunday October 25 at 2pm
Friday October 30 at 7pm
Saturday October 31 at 2pm
Sunday November 1 at 2pm

GHOST is a captivating musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film by Bruce Joel Rubin featuring a hauntingly beautiful score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, along with the classic hit “Unchained Melody.” The story follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose lives are shattered by Sam’s tragic, untimely death. As Sam’s spirit remains trapped between two worlds, his love for Molly intensifies when he discovers she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, Sam enlists the help of Oda Mae Brown, a quirky storefront psychic who becomes an unexpected ally in his quest to protect Molly and avenge his death. Blending romance, suspense, and comedy, GHOST is an immortal love story that delivers a deeply emotional journey, culminating in an ethereal climax that audiences will never forget. 

CAST LIST

Name	Role	Town
Dara Palms	Ode Mae	Berkeley Heights
Emily Moran	Molly	Midland Park
Ethan Smith	Sam Wheat	Woodland Park
Daniel De Pierola	Carl Brunner	Bayonne
Carlos Santiago	Willie Lopez, Ensemble	Nutley
Tyler McGeough	Subway Ghost, Ensemble	Stanhope
Aimee Wolosin	Hospital Ghost, Ensemble	Morristown
Jean Cavaliere	Mrs. Santiago, Furgeson,Ensemble	Randolph
Jay Cavaliere	Minister, Det. Beiderman+Wallace, Ensemble	Randolph
Claire Finegan	Clara, Medic, Ensemble, Dance Captain	Long Valley
Rachel Smith	Ensemble, Passerby, Workman, Assitant	Woodland Park
Lisa Kosak	Ensemble, Officer, Doctor, Louise	Summit
Deborah O’Brien	Ensemble, Nun	Sparta
Fred Fernandes	Orlando, Ensemble	Mine Hill
Mads Rhine	Oritsha	Green Twp

 

Purchase Tickets online at:

https://www.onthestage.tickets/brundage-park-playhouse

WARNING: This event contains strobe lights and flashing effects that may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. If you have a history of seizures or photosensitivity, please avoid areas with flashing lights or exit immediately if you feel unwell. Also, during his performance, you’ll hear realistic gunshot sound effects. They’re purely theatrical—no actual weapons are being used.  We share this so you can enjoy the show with ease and know what to expect.

Online ticket prices are $20 for children under 12, seniors 62 years and above and military personnel with ID.  All other online tickets are $25.  Please note: a $2 handling fee with be added to tickets purchased in person at the box office. For more information call the Brundage Park Playhouse theater at (973) 989-7092.