MPAC’s 11th Annual Spring Production: "Newsies"

Sunday, June 01, 2025 @ 5:30pm

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action as all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”

Creative Team:

Cathy Roy – Director

Charles Santoro – Musical Director/Conductor

MPAC’s production of Newsies will feature a dynamic cast of several dozen young performers.  Visit our Spring Musical page to find out more!

MPAC Spring Musical Productions present a unique opportunity for young performers to participate in a fully professional production in which they work with a professional crew and guest Equity artists. Previous MPAC Spring productions have included Beauty and the Beast (2024), Matilda (2023), School of Rock (2022), Grease (2019),  Shrek the Musical (2018), West Side Story (2017), Mary Poppins (2016), Les Miserables (2015), Hairspray (2014) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2013).