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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The Young Players Presents Disney’s NewsiesStop the presses! Young Players are thrilled to announce the upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, opening August 7, 2025 at the Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, Benton, AR 72015.
Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, this high-energy, dance-packed musical tells the story of Jack Kelley and his band of underdog newsies as they fight for justice against powerful publishing giants. Newsies is co-sponsored by The Saline Courier and Stilwell Insurance and Financial Services.
With a Tony Award–winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, Newsies is a rousing tale of standing up, speaking out, and seizing the day. Newsies is based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White and originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions. Co-directed by Tony Clay and Annslee Clay, with musical direction by Bee Golleher, and choreography by Annslee Clay, and featuring a cast of incredible our Young Players, Newsies promises thrilling dance, powerful vocals, and a story that still resonates today.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The Young Players Presents Disney’s Newsies
Stop the presses! Young Players are thrilled to announce the upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, opening August 7, 2025 at the Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market Street, Benton, AR 72015. Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, this high-energy, dance-packed musical tells the story of Jack Kelley and his band of underdog newsies as they fight for justice against powerful publishing giants. Newsies is co-sponsored by The Saline Courier and Stilwell Insurance and Financial Services.
With a Tony Award–winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, Newsies is a rousing tale of standing up, speaking out, and seizing the day. Newsies is based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White and originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions. Co-directed by Tony Clay and Annslee Clay, with musical direction by Bee Golleher, and choreography by Annslee Clay, and featuring a cast of incredible our Young Players, Newsies promises thrilling dance, powerful vocals, and a story that still resonates today.
Performance Dates:
August 7-17, 2025. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The box office will open at 6:00pm on evening performance dates and the house will open approximately 15 - 20 minutes prior to curtain. Box Office opens at 1:00pm on matinee days.
Tickets:
Ticket prices are $20 General admission: $15 Seniors 60+, members of the military, and college students with valid ID; $10 Grade 12 and below. For handicapped or special needs seating, please call 501-315-LIVE or email [email protected]. Tickets may be purchased at https://our.show/trtypnewsies We highly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as we cannot guarantee availability at the door.
Cast:
Jack Kelly - Braden Lisowe
Katherine Plumber - Isabella Smotherman
Davey - Beau Goldthorpe
Les - Duke Metzler
Crutchie (u/s Jack) - Travis Loftis, Jr.
Race - Liberty Ellen
Albert - Dawson Hoover
Specs - Addison Lumpkins
Henry (Dance Captain) - Aislyn Martin
Finch - Tynslee Tarver
Romeo - Savannah Dillon
Elmer - Maddox Easterly
Splasher/Buttons - Kennedy Sanders
Tommy Boy - Logan McGrew
Jo Jo/ Scab 2 - Haddie Hinson
Mike/Scab 3 - (u/s Les) - Robert Lindsey
Ike/Scab 1 - Hayden Forga
Spot Conlon/Newsie (u/s Crutchie) - Spencer Forga
Hannah/ Bowery Beauty/Nun - Jade Lewis
Bowery Beauty/Nun/Newsie - Cadence Earles
Bowery Beauty/Nun (u/s Katherine Plumber) - Chloe Cadzow
Morris Delancey/Bunsen/Bill - Jude Barger
Oscar Delancey/Darcy/Seitz - Nate Palmer
Nunzio/Mayor/Stage Manager - Seth Kennedy
Newsie Ensemble - Kami Lewis
Newsie Ensemble - Dawson Claire Jones
Young Players Adult Mentors:
Pulitzer - Jeremy Clay
Medda Larkin - Maddy Moore
Snyder - Carson Clay
Wiezel/Mr. Jacobi/Gov. Roosevelt - Matthew Burns
Production Crew:
Co-Directors- Tony Clay & Annslee Clay
Music Director- Bee Golleher
Choreographer- Annslee Clay
Producer- Carissa A. Lumpkins
Stage Manager-Jack Clay
Performance Dates:
August 7-17, 2025. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The box office will open at 6:00pm on evening performance dates and the house will open approximately 15 - 20 minutes prior to curtain. Box Office opens at 1:00pm on matinee days.
Tickets:
Ticket prices are $20 General admission: $15 Seniors 60+, members of the military, and college students with valid ID; $10 Grade 12 and below. For handicapped or special needs seating, please call 501-315-LIVE or email
[email protected]. Tickets may be purchased at https://our.show/trtypnewsies We highly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance, as we cannot guarantee availability at the door.
Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). This production is licensed by MTI and all authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Join us and be a part of the revolution — because now is the time to seize the day!
For questions or more information please email [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
111 South Market, Benton, AR, United States, Arkansas 72015
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