Newsies Jr Brings the 1899 Newsboys Strike to the TheatreSquared Stage
You’re about to watch history play out on Disney’s Newsies Jr at TheatreSquared, set to music and choreography instead of textbook pages. It’s a story that actually happened, over a century ago, and this production brings it close enough that you can watch it unfold from your seat instead of reading about it in a book.
THE DEETS
📅 Friday, July 17, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026
🕑 July 17 at 7 PM | July 18 at 2 PM and 7 PM | July 19 at 2 PM
📍TheatreSquared, 477 W Spring St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
🔗 More info and Tickets | 📞 (479) 777-7477
A True Story of Kids Standing Up
Newsies Jr puts you in the middle of the true story behind the 1899 Newsboys Strike. You’ll watch kids stand up, speak out, and discover just how much power they have to change the world around them, brought to life on TheatreSquared’s stage.
Rousing Songs and Electric Choreography
You can expect a high-energy production, carried by rousing songs and electrifying choreography, onstage at TheatreSquared. Music comes from Alan Menken, lyrics from Jack Feldman, and the book from Harvey Fierstein, adapted from the Disney film written by Tzudiker and Noni White.
This is a show that reminds you that you’re never too young to make a difference. Bring your family and let the newsies make their case for themselves.
