Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

The Folsom High School Theatre Department has been producing high-quality theatrical productions in the Folsom community for over 25 years. FHS Theatre is proud to perform in the beautiful 690-seat Jill Solberg Theatre.

Currently, the FHS Theatre department boasts a comprehensive four-year acting program and a comprehensive four-year technical theatre program. Students can study both aspects or specialize! Alumni students have gone on to star in Broadway and regional productions, and many are working actors and technicians in theatres all over the world.

FHS Theatre produces two main-stage shows each year: a musical in the fall and a non-musical play in the spring. Additionally, the department competes annually in the Lenaea High School Theatre Festival and presents a spring showcase which features a series of one act plays directed by graduating seniors.

FHS Theatre is a recipient of the Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission's Arts Achievement Award and multiple Elly (regional) awards and nominations.

FHS Theatre is a proud member of the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) and is a member of the International Thespian Society.