Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the intrepid reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of young people.
From the award winning minds of Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin) and four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Kinky Boots), you’ll be singing along to the hit songs “King of New York”, “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe.”
Show Details
- June 1st and 2nd, 2019
- Asper Centre for Theatre and Film
- 400 Colony Street at the University of Winnipeg
- Music by Alan Menken
- Lyrics by Jack Feldman
- Book by Harvey Fierstein
- Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker & Noni White
- Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions
- Disney’s Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.co
