Get ready to be swept away by the inspiring story of Newsies Jr. when it takes the stage at Paige Productions Youth Theater (PYT).

Featuring a cast of 40 talented young performers from across the Valley, this high-energy musical will captivate audiences of all ages with its catchy songs, dazzling choreography and timeless message of perseverance and solidarity, according to a press release.

Based on the beloved 1992 Disney film and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “Newsies Jr.” brings the story of a ragtag group of newspaper delivery boys in turn-of-the-century New York City to life.

When the powerful newspaper moguls raise prices and cut their wages, the young newsies strike to demand fair treatment, leading to an inspiring tale of courage, friendship and the fight for justice.

Local performers include Aiden Di Raffaele, Aliya Holzkopf, Amaliya Schoon, Anya Holzkopf, Bryce Andrews, Camille Schroeder, Chloe Massimino, Claire Robinson, Connor Massimino and Elliott Baggett.

Other local performers also include Emery Bong, Ethan Gazzo, Faith Andrews, Frankie Benevento, Harlequin Kohler, Harlow Carponelli, Havish Santhosh, Hyrum Rucker, Indira Reddy, Isabella Splittorff, Kayla Roholt, Kelsey Clemons, Kinley Clark, Melody Beckman, Leila Dorn and Lexi Laukaitis.

And Luca Vogel, Matt Schmidt, Myles Perrault, Paige Underwood, Remy Roberts, Riley Jacobi, Seah Kalika, Stella Buck, Topanga Kohler, Whitney Carponelli and Zane Maatta.

Performances are set Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22, at 7 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd.

Tickets are $5.

For more information about Paige Productions Youth Theater or to get tickets, visit paigeproductionsAZ.com, call 480-375-8058 or send an email to paigeproductions123@gmail.com.