Matt Vala returns with Newsies, the next theatre production at Rochester HS - Feb. 27 throug March 1

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Published February 9, 2026 at 10:41 AM CST

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Holden Nichols and Matt Vala in NPR Illinois Studio F — Nicholas Holden, Matt Vala

Matt Vala returns to the Springfield theatre scene as the theatre director at Rochester High School. His first production is Newsies with senior Holden Nichols in the lead role. They preview the show on this Community Voices.

Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
March 1, 2 p.m.

Rochester High School Auditorium
1 Rocket Dr.
Rochester IL 62563

Transcript pending.

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