Matthew is so excited to make his Slow Burn Theatre debut as Specs in Newsies. He fondly remembers seeing the tour twice in high school and being amazed by powerful and exciting dance numbers. He can’t believe he gets to be a part of that now!

“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, Sister Act) 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.”

The show runs June 10-25 at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale, and tickets can be found here.