Newsies

Newsies
Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day.
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It's time to carry the banner on your stage 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 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,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

Production Handbook

Enjoy this free, downloadable Production Handbook.

Performance Guide

Providing your audiences with a tool to explore the show’s themes and background allows them to engage deeply with the material in their own time. Enjoy this free Performance Guide, which you are welcome to download and distribute to your audiences.

Detailed Instrumentation

Read the Detailed Instumentation for Newsies

Concert Selections for Newsies

MTI is not currently offering rental materials for this show. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

Resources

No matter where you are on your theatrical journey, our innovative production resources will enhance your show experience!
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Give Your Cast and Crew the Tools for a Successful Rehearsal Process

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See the entire orchestration on one page.

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How Does the Show Go On

The ultimate book for theater lovers of all ages.

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Logo Packs

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Logo T-shirts

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Extra Materials

"Seize the Day" with these Official Newsies newsboy caps.

Extra Materials
Orchextra

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RehearseScore App

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Scenic Projection Show Packages

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Stage Manager Scripts

Facilitate cueing, blocking and all of your production needs with this customizable copy of the libretto. 

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Enable your creative team to easily track the moving pieces of your production.

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Transpositions On Demand

Change the key of any song and optimize your performer’s vocal range.

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Video License

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Questions & Answers

February 06, 2025
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Newsies is one of my favorite musicals. I always wanted to play Jack but I'm a girl. Is it Illegal to cross-cast?

Cross-Casting Jack

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December 31, 2023
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General Licensing Timeline?

Hi,

It's awesome that this show has come out for schools - is there any kind of a timeframe for when it will be released for Youth Groups?

Thanks!

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May 15, 2023
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Availability

The show page is a little unclear when it says 'restrictions may apply', would this full version of the show be available for licensing in QLD, Australia for a youth group in 2024?

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October 03, 2022
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Purchase just drum set music for educational use

Is it possible to purchase just the drum set music for the musical for educational use only? It will only be used in a one-on-one private lesson setting? The whole musical or just one song would be useful (we have one in mind already). 

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July 02, 2020
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Alternate key for Santa Fe

Hello 

We are liscenced to do this show later next year. 
can you tell me the alternate the key to Santa Fe for the orchestration?  
thanks!

christy 

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November 06, 2019
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Newsies performance rights : NZ school 2020
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June 13, 2019
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Ungendering Characters?

Hi there,

I’m part of a theatre group that is pretty female heavy. We are thinking about putting on Newsies, I was just wondering whether we would be able to ungender some of the characters e.g the Newsies so this could work?

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Hi, I’m from México, City and I would like to know if there are available amateur licences to Newsies or Matilda for 2019? Thanks
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March 06, 2019
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Newsies Jr for 2019-2020 Season

Hello,

Any chance the junior version of Newsies will be ready to license and produce for 2019-2020 (more specifically for a show that would start rehearsing late Nov. 2019 and perform late Feb. early March 2020? Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,

Michael Cruz

mcruz@seattleacademy.org

Theater Teacher, Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences

206-972-3734

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December 31, 2018
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Is there an estimated release date for Newsies, Jr?
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