Head to the historic opera house in July for Disney’s Newsies Jr., a rousing musical that has thrilled and inspired young people for generations. Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.

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.

The house opens 30 minutes before performance so audience may be seated.

Performances, set design, etc. are by the youth attending the July summer camp at Bastrop Opera House.