Benjamin Levy '25

"The year is 1899, and Jack Kelly (Jackson Dartez ‘26), alongside the New York City Newsies, are in the streets selling papers and getting by on whatever scraps they can get their hands on. After newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer (Ramon Ramos ‘25) raises the price of the paper, the Newsies strike against him. With the help of Davey Jacobs (Toby Alfonso ‘27, Luke Bordelon ‘26), the Newsies start a union led by the rebellious Jack Kelly, their newly elected union leader. The Newsies then utilize the help of journalist Katherine Plumber (Lily Adams, Grace Wilson) to gain notoriety for their cause. As the Newsies’ struggle continues, a fiery love between Jack and Katherine is kindled. Finally, thanks to Katherine’s journalism, the Newsies hit the headlines, gaining the attention of the public, as well as one Governor Theodore Roosevelt (Benjamin Levy ‘25). With the city turning against him and pressure from the Governor, Pulitzer is cornered, forcing him to make a deal with Jack to lower the price of the newspaper, finally settling the Newsies’ strike.

With its acrobatic dancing and powerful singing, this headline-worthy show leaves audiences in awe, while also teaching the value of willpower and grit in any situation, no matter how dreary."