The John Eaton Spring Musical 2024

Extra! Extra! The Eaton Spring Musical is just weeks away!!

Newsies of Eaton are making headlines! This year, the Eaton Playhouse is proud to present Disney Newsies JR on May 17th & 18th on our very own Barbara Munday Stage! Under the guidance of our wonderful teachers and extended Eaton community, our talented 4th and 5th grade cast and dedicated crew have been hard at work to make this the best show in town! 

Now is the time to seize the day! Don’t miss one of these fantastic performances: 
  • Friday, May 17 at 7pm
  • Saturday, May 18 at 2pm
  • Saturday, May 18 at 6:30pm 

GET TICKETS HERE

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children/students. Purchase online and pick-up souvenir tickets on the day of the show or at a pre-show pop-up sales event. Tickets are available online for best price through Thursday, May 16 (for the Friday shows) and Friday, May 18 (for the Saturday shows). Tickets will be available at the door for $20 … but don’t wait - two of our performances SOLD OUT last year!!! All seats are general admission.

Please consider a donation at checkout. Proceeds help support the musical — our sound engineer, choreographer, costumes, lighting, printing programs, set decorations, licensing fee, librettos, cast party and more.

There is also an opportunity to add a personalize “Best Wishes” message of thanks and support to specific members of cast, crew, or the production team. Best wishes must be purchased by May 8 to be included in the program. On sale at the Tickets Page.

Our Newsies need YOU - it is not too late to volunteer to help out. If you have any questions about how to get involved with ticket sales, concessions, or spreading the word, please reach out to [email protected].
Questions? Email:
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Mr. Parodi, Director

Ms. Whitman, Assistant Director, Choreographer
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Ms. Koerner, Producer, Techie Manager

Download the flyer
General Timeline
January – auditions and show design; rehearsals begin
February – casting and rehearsals in classrooms; techies join rehearsals; parents sign up for different ways they can assist with the production
March – rehearsals move to the stage in the MPR; techies attend all rehearsals and techie jobs are assigned
April – show begins taking shape – costumes, sets, and props, etc.
May – rehearsals; lots of work, but also lots of excitement
June – DVD is released (?) and cast party 
** Please check the Eaton calendar for all rehearsal dates and times
Student Expectations
At Rehearsal
  • Pay attention and take it all in.
  • Be flexible: there is much to figure out and plenty to do.
  • Bring script and a pencil everyday.
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At Home
  • Read through the script.
  • Listen to the music.
  • Parents: Please help your child keep track of script!
  • Review stage direction and other information in the script.
Students will maintain consistent rehearsal attendance and positive behavior. Disruptive behavior and unexcused absences will result in the following consequences:
  • Warning from production staff with an explanation of misbehavior (ex. talking to friends during rehearsal, unexcused absences).
  • If a cast/techie’s behavior is deemed unacceptable by the production team, the cast member/techie may be cut from the performance or reassigned to a position with reduced responsibility and involvement.
Past years photos
The Lion King 2016 

The Lion King 2016

Recordings
Enjoy these videos from 2023's Beauty and the Beast,  2016's The Lion King, and 2015's Peter Pan productions to get a sense of what Eaton musicals are all about!

Beauty and the Beast 2023

The Lion King 2016

Peter Pan 2015