Boys & Girls Needed for "Newsies" Musical

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. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Sings solo, many lines, some dancing, and stage combat. Tenor - Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: Bb

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. A thinker; raised in a home as opposed to the other Newsies. Must have a strong contemporary musical theatre tenor voice. Sings solo, many lines, some dance. Tenor - Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: D3

A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch due to a bad leg, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Right in the middle of any mischief; a real charmer. Sings solo, many lines, character dancing feature, stage combat. Tenor - Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: C3

Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should read as much younger than the other newsies. Sings solo, many lines, strong mover. Tenor - Vocal range top: Bb3, Vocal range bottom: Db3

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

NEWSIES. Performers in these roles must create unique and specific characters with physical and vocal details that distinguish them from each other. All voice types, have multiple lines, solos and/or dance features and stage combat.

Proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”

Doubles as newsies.

Doubles as a newsie, is the son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies’ cause.

Doubles as a newsie, is the upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies.

A small group of dancers who join Medda Larkin on stage. Vaudeville-style dancers, these performers must have strong, sharp dance skills, big facial expressions, and be strong singers. They will also double as additional Newsies and Nuns.

Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary, doubles as a Nun & possible Bowery Beauty

Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.

Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the idea to raise the newsies’ price per paper.

Offer breakfast and blessings to the Newsies thru song

Toughs 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.

Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One, may double as Newsies.

Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.

Introduces Medda’s act.

Pulitzer’s barber