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The Secret Academy will stage DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR. at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens, running April 9–12, 2026, with performances directed by Georgina Bates and tap choreography by Michael Verre.

A musical forged in ambition of set, stage, and stamina, director Tommy Ranieri’s vision of a world only beginning to stand up for their rights was sprawling and spectacular. Unlike other versions of “Newsies,” Rainieri’s production had a maturity that touched the cast’s characters to truly feel they deserved better than the circumstances they were backed into.

Ryan Vazquez and Gabriela Carrillo shine in Moulin Rouge Edmonton at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium until January 18.

As he enters his sixth season with the Abbey Theater of Dublin, director Joe Bishara is overseeing a lineup of shows that brings elementary school students, high school and college-aged performers, and senior citizens to the stage.

With their revival of Orphans starting performances this week, Jermyn Street Theatre has announced full casting for Jerome Kilty's Dear Liar - adapted from the correspondence of George Bernard Shaw and Mrs Patrick Campbell.

Disney's Newsies: the Musical, the high-energy Broadway hit inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, is coming to Arizona Broadway Theatre's mainstage this fall. Learn more!

Playful People Productions will continue its 15th Anniversary season with Disney's Newsies, a Tony Award-winning musical based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899.

The Grand Theatre High School Project will present Disney’s Newsies The Musical from September 17–27, 2025, on the Spriet Stage, with opening night on Friday, September 19. See video from of production!

A special tribute to legendary composer and bandleader Duke Ellington will take place on Sunday, September 28, from 2–4 PM at the Duke Ellington Statue, located at 5th Avenue and 110th Street in Harlem, Manhattan.

‘And the world will know...’ how much I love going to the Royal Theatre in Benton. I love the theatre troupe, I love their program they cultivate with The Young Players, I love their concession stand, and I love their programming.

Sprawling the dark and dirty streets of turn of the 19th century New York City, Disney’s Newsies at Music Theatre Wichita, is a story of underdogs going head to head with top dogs. A family friendly musical with athletic leaping, tumbling, tapping, and an uplifting sense of community.

Little Theatre of Manchester’s Rising Stars will present Disney’s Newsies, Jr. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Cheney Hall in Manchester, CT.

Kudos to the entire cast and crew, and to director Joe Kemprowski for an electric production that inspires and offers hope.

Director Adam Pankow and the talented artistic team at Stage West have once again brought the heart and hustle of Newsies to life under the summer sky.

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!

The Goodwill Theatre in Johnson City has been awarded almost $5 million by the New York State Council on the Arts to restore the adjacent 1899 firehouse, add new performance and public spaces, and expand its capacity five-fold.

What better way to cool off on a hot, Atlanta summer evening (or afternoon!) than taking in one of these exciting productions, coming to a community theatre near you! Check out all the amazing theatre that Metro Atlanta has to offer this summer!

Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across New York City to strike against the powerful newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer when he raises the price of newspapers at the newsies’ expense. Together the newsies learn that they are stronger united and fight for what’s right. Newsies Jr. is a fun show for the entire family.

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

Watch Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Michael James Scott (Aladdin), Rodney Ingram (Aladdin) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) perform “King Of New York” from NEWSIES as part of the 30 Years of Dinsey on Broadway Concert Celebration — LIVE at EPCOT! Watch the video!

Following its critically acclaimed production of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2, Troupe returns to Park Theatre in 2026 with Bill Rosenfield's reimagining of Noël Coward's The Rat Trap.

Reagle Music Theatre  has announced its summer 2025 season, consisting of three shows. The season will kick off in June with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and continue on with Evita and Newsies.

Conundrum Theatre Company will present Disney's Newsies, the high-energy musical inspired by the 1899 Newsboys' Strike in New York City, at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced further casting for Hamlet, directed by the multi award-winning Rupert Goold and running in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 8 February – Saturday 29 March 2025, with press night on Tuesday 18 February 2025.

Discover the final week of the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Theatre Row.