Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Tony Award-winning musical, Disney’s Newsies tells the tale of young Jack Kelly, who rallies his fellow turn-of-the-century New York “newsies” to strike back against the leading media moguls of the day to protest unfair conditions and to fight for what is right. This inspiring underdog tale urges us all to “Seize the Day” and features empowering anthems from the legendary Alan Menken and spectacular choreography by returning VTF and UVA alum Matthew Steffens, who will also direct the production. Steffens credits include Associate Choreographer on the recent Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Into the Woods as well as director and choreographer of the acclaimed VTF productions of  Cabaret  (2023) and Into the Woods (2025). 

The Virginia Theatre Festival’s Production of Disney’s Newsies The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

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Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 10 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 11 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 PM w/ post-show discussion
Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 17 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 PM

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Ian Miller (Piano/Conductor)
Tony Moran (Multi Reed)
Alec Moser (Trumpet)
Becca Bauer (Trombone)
Jonah Barnett (Guitar)
Brian Helmke (Cello)
Brian Wahl (Bass)
Richard Collister (Percussion)

We warmly welcome children to attend our production of Newsies with a special $15.00 ticket price for children & students across all performances. We encourage parents and caregivers to refer to the Content Guide below to help prepare your child to attend the performance.

View VTF’s Show Content & Theatre Etiquette Guide

And if you are interested in learning even more about the history of Disney’s Newsies from strike to film to stage as well as resouces for educators, you can find MTI’s Performance Guide here.