Redfoot Youth Theatre presents: Newsies

Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day.

Newsies is a musical theatre masterpiece, perfectly showcasing the talents of our large ensemble cast from Year 7 to Year 12. Join us as they bring these characters and score to life. Packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, this production is perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe.” ref: MTi Australia

Duration: approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes, with an additional 20-minute interval.

Rated PG; suitable for audiences aged 7 and above.