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. 

Run Time: 2:15

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Directed and Choreographed by
Tammy Colucci

Musical Direction by
Phil Hidalgo

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

 

 

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