Set in early 20th-century New York City, the story follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who leads a spirited group of young newspaper sellers. When powerful newspaper publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst increase wholesale prices, putting the newsies’ livelihoods at risk, Jack joins forces with newcomers Davey and Les to organize a citywide strike. With the support of Katherine Plumber, an ambitious young journalist reporting on their struggle, the newsies unite to fight for fairness and stand up against the powerful publishing industry.