Join the Class of 2025 for their performance of Newsies!

The musical is one of the most special of the capstone experiences for our 8th graders.

Newsies Jr. is a musical adapted from the 1992 Disney film Newsies, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Set in 1899, it follows a group of young newspaper boys (called “newsies”) in New York City who strike against the powerful publisher Joseph Pulitzer. The boys, led by the charismatic Jack Kelly, are tired of being exploited and working long hours for little pay. The strike sparks a movement, uniting the newsies and leading them to challenge the system, find their voice, and fight for justice. The musical features lively songs like “Seize the Day,” “King of New York,” and “Carrying the Banner,” all highlighting themes of empowerment, solidarity, and fighting for what’s right.