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Hancock Whitney presents

Disney’s Newsies

Featuring the Hub City Players

In partnership with Visit Hattiesburg and Visit Mississippi

Thomas V. Fraschillo Stage at the

Mannoni Performing Arts Center

The University of Southern Mississippi

107 Southern Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39406

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Disney’s Newsies celebrates America’s spirit with a high-energy, family-friendly musical to kick off FestivalSouth 2026 in star-spangled style! The Hub City Players return with another Broadway smash hit packed with non-stop dance, heart-pounding music, and an unforgettable story based on the Disney film. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein, this special limited engagement is licensed by Music Theatre International.

 

Bring the whole family to this perfect blend of history, heroism, and high-kicking fun — just in time for America’s 250th birthday! Don’t miss your chance to see Newsies live on stage!