Disney’s "Newsies" Looking for Cast
Upcoming auditions for Disney’s "Newsies". Seeking cast. Please see the details below. About the project: Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! Additional info: A large, energetic cast of diverse performers of all ages, genders and ethnicities is needed. Gender blind casting is possible for Newsie roles but performers must portray the written gender of the character. Auditioners are asked to bring a musical theatre song with sheet music, maximum cut of 32 bars. You can also choose to sing from the Newsies score. No tracks or a capella auditions. There will be a Dance Audition for the Newsie roles. You may also be asked to read from the Script. Casting will be in mid October in order to set up Dance Workshops in November/December. These will involve learning the intense choreography required for the show. Main rehearsals are January/February. Performances for 3 weekends: February 12 th to March 1 st, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
42 roles
The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality.
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papers. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie will still be included in the dance numbers.
Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick & resourceful, she boldly captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt.
The upper-class son of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie.
Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher.
Oscar and Morris Delancey: Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.
Oscar and Morris Delancey: Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.
A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack.
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, who comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.
Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.
Pulitzer’s barber.
The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building.
The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.
Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.
Owner of Jacobi’s Deli, who allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.
The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
At Medda’s Theatre.
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Newspaper customer. Ensemble.
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