Greasepaint Players 2026-2027

Newsies Jr.

Music by Alan Menken
‍Lyrics by Jack Feldman
‍Book by Harvey Fierstein
‍JR. Script Adaptation by David Simpatico
Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.

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.

Friday Dec 4, 2026 @ 7pm
Saturday Dec 5, 2026 @ 1pm and @ 4pm

Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR.

Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music by Zina Goldrich
Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES books by Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones is back! Based on the bestselling books, the saga of the wisecracking first-grader continues in Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR., a goofy and heartwarming follow-up to Junie B. Jones, The Musical JR.

‍A self-appointed expert on all things first grade, Junie B. is determined to write the ultimate guide - Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR. As she deals with writer's block and constantly getting into trouble, Junie B. quickly realizes that she still has a lot to learn.

Featuring new, upbeat songs and an expanded cast, Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School JR. is a hilarious, whole-hearted show about owning up to your mistakes and how nobody is ever done learning.

Friday April 30, 2027 @ 7pm
and Saturday May 1, 2027 @ 1pm and @ 4pm

Greasepaint Players 2026/2027 Season

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