Newsies Jr

Newsies Jr is proudly brought to you by Stage Door Productions Charitable Trust

NEWSIES JR
Music by: ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by: JACK FELDMAN
Book by: HARVEY FIERSTEIN

Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.

Newsies Jr marks the 5th youth production produced by Stage Door, our previous productions being
The Little Mermaid Jr in 2018, Annie Jr in 2021, Aladdin Jr in 2023 and Little Women - The Musical in 2023. 

Stage Door's theatre productions provide a platform for rangatahi (in this case students aged 9-14 years) to showcase their talents, both on and off stage in a number of different roles: 
Within one of our technical teams (sound and lighting);
As part of our hair and make-up team; 
Working back stage during performances;
As part of our Front of House team; or
As a member of the cast

  • INFO NIGHT - Thursday 23 January, 6pm 
  • AUDITIONS - Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 February
  • REHEARSALS COMMENCE - Sunday 2 March
  • SHOW SEASON - Friday 16 - Sunday 25 May