NEWSIES JR, Sunday, August 6th @ 2pm
Newsies JR!
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.
Including the now-classic songs "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," and "Santa Fe," Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.
Our Summer 2023 season is being co-produced with The Quannapowitt Players, www.qptheater.com. QP has provided quality community theater for over 85 years in a converted historic 1853 Little Red School House in the town of Reading Massachusetts. Our delightful black-box performance space, with intimate seating for 150 patrons, has full handicap accessibility and parking.
Newsies JR will be performed at The Quannapowitt Playhouse, 55 Hopkins St in Reading. There are no physical tickets. Audience members will check-in prior to entering the theatre. Run time is 60 minutes and there will be a brief intermission. Seating is general admission. Doors will open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Questions? You can reach the NESPA office at 978-809-5285.