Disney's Newsies Jr( ages 13-18, all youth are cast)

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.

PLEASE NOTE: Early registration for this show will end at 9pm on Friday January 9th. A late fee of $50 will automatically be added to all registrations (online registration and in-person online registration) after 9pm on 1/9. Registration for this show will close at 10:45am on Saturday 01/10/26.

Auditions

Saturday,
January 10, 2026
9:00 A.M.
Workshop Participants A-L

9:45
A.M. Workshop Participants M-Z

10:30
A.M. General Auditions

dance call & Callbacks

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Dance Call 9:00 A.M

Callbacks 10 A.M.  (dismissal times will vary)

Performances

February 27, 2026 - 7:00 P.M.

February 28, 2026 – 1:00 P.M.

February 28, 2026 – 4:00 P.M.

February 28, 2026 – 7:00 P.M.

March 1, 2026 – 1:00 P.M.

March 1, 2026 – 4:00 P.M.

March 5, 2026 – 7:00 P.M.

March 6, 2026 – 7:00 P.M.

March 7, 2026 – 1:00 P.M.

March 7, 2026 – 4:00 P.M.

March 7, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. To Be Determined

March 8, 2026 – 1:00 P.M.

March 8, 2026 – 4:00 P.M.

Tuition & Fees

The tuition and costume fee for this production is $350 for youth ages 13-18, 10% sibling discount. Sibling discount on 2nd registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received.

A digital copy will be available for purchase of this production.  MTA has switched from physical DVDs and Blu-Ray discs to digital copies. Within 3 business days after a production has been recorded, cast members and parents will receive an email with a link to purchase and download the video to their choice of device. That link can be forwarded by the cast members and parents, making it easier for family and friends to also purchase and download a copy of the production recording.

Audition Information

Those auditioning should bring an accompaniment on a mobile device to sing with. You may also sing acapella if needed.

Once you finish auditioning, you will exit the auditorium and no longer receive a slip. Instead, please look for an email from the Production Stage Manager with details indicating if you will be attending Callbacks, or for any other information. Dismissal times will vary for Callbacks. Thank you!

New procedure after auditions:

Once you finish auditioning, you will exit the auditorium and no longer receive a slip.  Instead, please look for an email from the Production Stage Manager with details indicating if you will be attending Callbacks, or for any other information. Dismissal times will vary for Callbacks. Thank you!

Click here to read the Character Descriptions.
Click here to view the Conflict Calendar / Rehearsal and Performance Schedule









 Disney’s Newsies JR, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com.