Months of rehearsing are coming to an end, as latest musical, Newsies, prepares to hit the stage.

The musical, adapted from the 1992 movie of the same name, opens Jan. 23 in the Lakeside Resort害羞草研究所檚 East Ballroom, for a total of five performances, including a matinee on Saturday, Jan. 26.

Director Lynne Leydier says this is the first time she has brought a Disney musical to Penticton.

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Leydier said Soundstage害羞草研究所檚 history stretches back some 20 years, starting with review shows.

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Soundstage has also tried their hand at many major productions: Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeney Todd and more, including last year害羞草研究所檚 show, Secret Garden.

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Newsies tells the story of the real-life newsboys害羞草研究所� strike of 1899 in New York City, with a side plot following the budding relationship between Jake Kelly (Josh Richardson) and reporter Katherine Plumber (Tianna Ferlizza). The Soundstage production demands a lot of the actors: singing and energetic dancing, fight scenes and helping adjust the flexible stage set up, which incorporates scaffolding.

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The show is choreographed by Eve Noonan, with costumes by Kerry Younie.

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Newsies has evening shows from 7 to 9 p.m. from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26, and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Jan. 26. Tickets are $45 and are available at the .