Disney's Newsies

DISNEY’S NEWSIES, a bona-fide Broadway hit, was inspired by the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899.  High-energy with non-stop thrills, the musical addresses themes of social injustice and exploitative labor practices, and features a David-versus-Goliath struggle as the young newsboys learn to harness their power. 

Set in New York City, the show is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged ‘newsies.  He dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what’s right. 

More Information

Music by
Alan Menken

Lyrics by
Jack Feldman

Book by
Harvey Fierstein

Sponsors: 
Bank of Hawaii
Toyota Hawaii
Honolulu Star Advertiser
Sheraton Waikiki
Aloha Petroleum
Bingham & Wakabayashi Families
Cades Schutte

Buy Tickets