Stop the presses! Disney’s "Newsies: the Musical," the high-energy Broadway hit inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, is at Arizona Broadway Theatre rigth now.

The show runs through Nov. 1.

Based on the 1992 Disney film, "Newsies" tells the story of Jack Kelly and his ragtag band of newsies in New York City who dream of a better life. When publishing giants like Joseph Pulitzer raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack rallies newspaper carriers citywide to strike for fair working conditions. With help from ambitious reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the unstoppable power of “the little man.”

“Newsies is a show bursting with energy, heart and grit, and the perfect start to our 21st season,” said Kurtis Overby, Artistic Director

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