Disney's Newsies - The Broadway Musical

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It's time to carry the banner with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, 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, featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Friday, Feb 16th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 17th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb 17th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Feb 18th @ 2:00pm
Friday, Feb 23rd @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Feb 24th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb 24th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, Feb 25th @ 2:00pm

Tickets go on sale Monday December 18, 2023 at 5:00pm

2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Auditions & Callbacks
KingsWay Community Church
14111 Sovereign Grace Drive
Midlothian, VA 23114

Students who are registered for a winter CWorks class for ages 8-18 are eligible to audition. Learn more about auditions and find how how to sign up for an audition slot at cworkstheater.org/auditions. NOTE: Audition slots for Newsies are currently full, but we will be opening additional audition slots at a later date. Everyone who wants to audition will have the opportunity to do so. Email Jacob Filegar at jacob@cworkstheater.org to be added to the audition list.

Auditions: Friday, 12/8, 4:30-10PM
Callbacks: Saturday, 12/9, 9:30AM-5:30PM
Cast List Posted: Sunday, 12/10, 5PM

Rehearsals
(Fridays & Saturdays)
North Run Baptist Church
2110 Lydell Dr
Richmond, VA 23227

Week 1
Friday, 12/15, 6-9PM
Saturday, 12/16, 9:30AM-4:30PM (1st Parent Meeting from 9:30-11AM*)

NO REHEARSAL 12/22-1/1 - Christmas Break

Week 2
Friday, 1/5, 6-9PM
Saturday, 1/6, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 3
Friday, 1/12, 6-9PM
Saturday, 1/13, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 4
Monday, 1/15, 9:30AM-3:30PM (MLK Day)
Friday, 1/19, 6-9PM
Saturday, 1/20, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 5
Friday, 1/26, 6-9PM
Saturday, 1/27, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Week 6
Friday, 2/2, 6-9PM
Saturday, 2/3, 9:30AM-4:30PM (2nd Parent Meeting from 9:30-10:30AM*)

Week 7
Friday, 2/9, 6-9PM
Saturday, 2/10, 9:30AM-4:30PM

*At least one parent must attend each parent meeting.
Costume Fittings and Headshots will be scheduled at a later date.

Tech Week & Performances
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
2880 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060

MOVE IN: Monday, 2/12, 9AM (cast not called)
Monday, 2/12, 5-9PM
Tuesday, 2/13, 5-9PM
Wednesday, 2/14, 5-9PM
Thursday, 2/15, 5-9PM
Friday, 2/16, 11AM call, 1PM IDR (Invited Dress Rehearsal), 7PM Performance
Saturday, 2/17, 12:30PM call, 2PM & 7PM Performances
Sunday, 2/18, 12:30PM call, 2PM Performance
Friday, 2/23, 5:30PM call, 7PM Performance
Saturday, 2/24, 12:30PM call, 2PM & 7PM Performances
Sunday, 2/25, 12:30PM call, 2PM Performance, followed by Closing Ceremonies & Strike

Jack Kelly

The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, Jack is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter.

Katherine Plumber

An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. Dance ability preferred.

Davey

Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance.

Les

Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. Younger than the other newsies.

Crutchie

A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy-sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance.

Joseph Pulitzer

A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack.

Medda Larkin

This big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.