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Newsies Stop the World at Mill Creek Middle

Newsies Stop the World at Mill Creek Middle
A group of young boys in period clothing stand on a stage in front of a backdrop with the word "STRIKE" written on it.
  • 2026
  • May

The Mill Creek Middle theater department's spring musical was front page worthy.

Newsies, Jr. told the story of the newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City.

"I love this production and title so much," said MCMS theater director Aly Isom. "From the dancing to the harmonies and beyond, this production became a core memory for all of us who were part of it. Learning about the Industrial Revolution and children's rights in 1899 became a turning point for the depth of our understanding of the art in Newsies. Working with my students is the most enjoyable, fulfilling work I could ask for. I am so grateful for my students, their parents and my directing team."

Jack Kelly, a newsie with a dream to travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, rallied his fellow child workers to take on the unfair working conditions created by Joe Pulitzer and other adults.

"I loved how fun the production was," said MCMS student Everly. "The rehearsals were enjoyable, and it all fell into place so easily. I streamed the musical production so much that I couldn't wait to perform it."

Newsies, Jr. ran from April 23 through May 2.

  • MCMS
  • Secondary Fine Arts
A group of young performers in period costumes with suspenders and caps raise their arms in unison on a stage with a rustic, industrial-looking backdrop.
A group of children in vintage clothing and caps raise their fists in the air on a stage with a purple-lit industrial background.
A young man in a blue shirt and suspenders, tipping his cap, stands center stage with other performers in period costumes against a blue, industrial-looking backdrop.
A young woman in a plaid skirt and glasses holds papers and a pencil while talking to a young man in a blue suit on a stage with a newspaper-covered backdrop.
Four women in vibrant pink and purple costumes with ruffled skirts and feathered hats perform on a stage with a painted backdrop of hills and curtains.
Two young boys in newsboy caps and vests sing on a stage with a wooden backdrop and other children in the background.
A group of young actors in period costumes, including vests and newsboy caps, perform on a stage with a blue, industrial-looking backdrop.
A man in a brown suit and hat stands to the left, facing a woman in a flamboyant purple and pink costume with an elaborate hairstyle, both on a stage with a painted backdrop.
A group of young performers in period costumes raise their fists in solidarity on a stage with a rustic wooden backdrop.
Young performers in period costumes, some wearing newsboy caps, are on a dimly lit stage with a wooden structure in the background, under dramatic purple and red lighting.
A young woman in a red skirt and vest gestures with a newspaper while a young man in a cap and vest stands beside her, both on a stage with a blue, industrial-looking background.
A group of young performers on a stage with a photographer in the foreground and a purple illuminated industrial-style backdrop behind them.
A group of young boys in period clothing stand on a stage in front of a backdrop with the word %22STRIKE%22 written on it.
Two young boys in period clothing stand on a stage with purple lighting and wooden structures in the background.
A group of young performers in period costumes sing and act on a dimly lit stage with a rustic backdrop.
Two performers in vintage attire strike poses on a stage with a metallic, industrial-style backdrop illuminated by purple and pink lights.