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New York City of 1899 comes alive in 'Newsies'

Gainesville High production of musical commemorates famous newspaper boy strike

The Gainesville High School Theatre cast rehearse the musical "Newsies" Monday, Sept. 24, at the Pam Ware Performing Arts Center. The musical is based on the Newsboy Strike of 1899 in New York City. - photo by Scott Rogers

09272018 NEWSIES 1 — The Gainesville High School Theatre cast rehearse the musical "Newsies" Monday, Sept. 24, at the Pam Ware Performing Arts Center. The musical is based on the Newsboy Strike of 1899 in New York City. - photo by Scott Rogers

Disney fans will get the chance to go back in time with the Gainesville High School Theatre Department’s musical production of “Newsies.”