The amount of physical activity and exertion that is happening on stage at Kearney High School can only be described as extraordinary. Nearly 50 students, ages 8 - 18 come together to tap dance, jump, flip, and cartwheel off of tables. And this is just the dance rehearsal.

Kearney High School is presenting the musical Newsies, Jr. opening February 14, 2023. Students have been working since July on dances that require great amounts of energy, athleticism, and enthusiasm. In addition, the kids are singing, and acting their parts and telling a deeply moving story.

Newsies is the real story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike against the great powers that controlled all media of the day. Against all odds, the Newsies “SEIZED THE DAY” and showed that they were a force to be reckoned with. On Broadway, Newsies won several awards including best musical, broke records, and played to packed houses on Broadway for over two and one-half years before going out on tour.

The students at Kearney are living examples of the theme that radiates from our story – young people can, and do indeed have power to change the world. Every day these kids rehearse and practice, using their skills and talents to tell this inspired story with a deep respect for those who started a movement that changed America.

Show times and tickets can be found HERE.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story