About Newsies

Jack Kelly and his ragtag team of newsboys make a meager living selling newspapers on the city streets of New York City. But when the prices of “papes” are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but “open the gates and seize the day!” Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plumber, the newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World. Can a group of idealistic newsboys win against a foe as powerful as acclaimed publisher Joseph Pulitzer? 


The score includes the show-stopping “Seize the Day”, power ballad “Santa Fe” and lovely new songs like Katherine’s “Watch What Happens”.


Adapted from Stage Agent.com




Welcome to Willmar Public Schools

Willmar Public Schools is dedicated to "Inspiring and Preparing all Learners for Their Future in Our Community and the World". With a student population of 4300 students, Willmar provides educational opportunities starting with pre-kindergarten preparedness through 12th grade.  Willmar Public Schools offers a rigorous curriculum that includes college credit in the classroom, the largest offering of electives and Advanced Placement courses in the west central area.  

Willmar also prides itself in the rich tradition of music and the arts.  Willmar schools offer band and choir in grades 6-12 and orchestra in grades 4-12.  Bothe the high school and middle schools produce a major musical each year.  The high school music department travels on an every other year basis.