Capathia Jenkins Sets Departure Date from Newsies
Capathia Jenkins will depart Disney’s Tony-nominated production of Newsies on September 9, according to her Twitter page. Jenkins originated the role of vaudeville showgirl Medda Larkin in the show's Broadway mounting. No announcement has been made for a replacement for Jenkins. Newsies features the 1992 movie's original music, as well as additional songs by Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyr…