The cast also included Kara Lindsay as Katherine Plumber, Capathia Jenkins as Medda Larkin, Ben Fankhauser as Davey, Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie, and Lewis Grosso and Matthew Schechter sharing the role of Les. Thrilled, the boys rejoice at making the headline and imagine what it would be like to be famous ("King of New York"). In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressures to sell more papers after the war. Unlike in the film, the musical follows the historical ending of the strike, where the World and the Journal agreed to buy back all unsold papers. Newsies The Musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey from September 25, 2011 through October 16. The protest is cut short when the boys are engaged in confrontations with the police and strikebreakers. Last edited: May 1, 2017. jim_falconer Supporting Actor. Other real strikers included in the show are Racetrack Higgins, Mush Meyers, and Spot Conlon. Newsies The Musical is a musical based on the 1992 musical film Newsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Jack and Roosevelt inform the newsies that the strike is over and they have won. [6] Newsies recouped its initial investment of $5M in seven months, becoming the fastest of any Disney musical on Broadway to turn a profit. Jack flees to his rooftop, only to find that Katherine has beaten him there. During the ensuing fight, Crutchie is apprehended, badly beaten, and taken to the Refuge. The musical closed on August 24, 2014, having played 1,005 performances. Directed by Jeff Calhoun, the musical was initially scheduled to close on August 19. Clay Thomson temporarily replaced Tommy Bracco as Spot Conlon on two occasions, November 1, 2012 to December 8, 2012 and May 6, 2014 to June 29, 2014. The cast also included Kara Lindsay as Katherine Plumber, Capathia Jenkins as Medda Larkin, Ben Fankhauser as Davey, Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie, and Lewis Grosso and Matthew Schechter sharing the role of Les. Track Listing Sample Title/Composer Performer Time Stream; Newsies: 1 : Act 1. He attempts to flirt with her, but she brushes him off as he does a drawing of her. Ron Raines temporarily replaced John Dossett as Joseph Pulitzer from October 9, 2012 to December 16, 2012. Some alumni from the Broadway production reprised their leading roles, notably Jeremy Jordan as Jack, Kara Lindsay as Katherine, Ben Fankhauser as Davey, Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie and Tommy Bracco as Spot Conlon. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Katherine is inspired by Jack's leadership and artistic abilities, and sees the newsies' strike as an opportunity to be seen as a more serious journalist, something she struggles with because of society's view of women, and decides to cover the protest ("Watch What Happens"). “Letter From the Refuge” now appears in the current version of the show that is licensed to theatre companies. The new musical was embraced not only by critics but by the film’s adoring fans. This three-day release grossed $3.47 million. It was also confirmed that newcomer Corey Cott (who became his alternate earlier in the month due to Jordan's production requirements for Smash) would be his replacement beginning September 5. Corey Cott replaced Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly on September 5, 2012. Basis Davey and Katherine attempt to decide their next move, but Jack refuses to put the newsies in danger again. IE 11 is not supported. The newsies' paper is sent to Governor Theodore Roosevelt, who arrives in full support of the newsies' cause. Hogan Fulton temporarily replaced Andy Richardson as "Romeo" from November 1, 2012 to December 2, 2012 and then replaced Thayne Jasperson as "JoJo/Darcy" from December 31, 2012 to June 1, 2014. Thousands of homeless and orphaned children are living in Newsboys lodging houses, including 17-year old Manhattan newsboy Jack "Cowboy" Kelly, who is a regular newsboy selling newspapers for Joseph Pulitzer and his paper, the New York World. At the circulation gate, Jack meets a new newsboy named Davey and his nine-year-old brother Les. Jack soon arrives with an invitation for Pulitzer to attend the rally Davey has planned. Following the end of the tour, a limited theatrical release was announced for February 2017. Harvey Fierstein [1] The production was directed by Jeff Calhoun with choreography by Christopher Gattelli. Producers announced on August 14, 2012, due to his commitments with NBC's Smash, leading man Jordan would exit the musical on September 4. Unlike the other newsies, the brothers have a home and a loving family, and have been pulled out of school only temporarily to support their parents while their father is out of work with an injury. During the conversation, Pulitzer reveals that he is actually Katherine's father. The production opened March 29, 2012, after originating at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. Seeing young Les as an opportunity to sell more papers, Jack offers to be their partner. See more ideas about newsies, newsies broadway cast, theatre kid. Crutchie returns to his friends, and Snyder is arrested. Unlike the rest of the newsies, Davey and Les have a home and a family. [24] Historically, the price was kept at 60 cents per 100, but in the musical they strike a deal for 55 cents per 100 papers. Meanwhile, the publisher of the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer, increases the cost of the newspapers to the delivery boys, so as to outsell his competitors ("The Bottom Line"). Starring Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan, Newsies opened at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre on March 29. “Letter From the Refuge” now appears in the current version of the show that is licensed to theatre companies. When it closes, Newsies will have played 1,005 performances at the Nederlander Theatre. [16] The film is now available on Disney's streaming service, Disney+. While buying their supply of papers to sell, Jack meets Davey and his little brother, Les. However, new stage adaptations are rumored to include more "girlsie" roles written in, as well as many characters who have been written as gender-neutral in the script that is currently available for licensing.[21]. The newsboys wake up and get ready to sell papers ("Carrying the Banner"). Jack, believing there is no way the newsies can win against Pulitzer's money, power, and connections, shows up to the rally to reluctantly suggest the strike be called off. Later, Davey finds Jack hiding out in the basement of Medda's theatre and informs him of his plan to hold a citywide rally in the theatre. The production was directed by Jeff Calhoun with choreography by Christopher Gattelli. Newsies The Musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey from September 25, 2011 through October 16. In addition to the songs from the original movie. Advance tickets go on sale starting Monday, January 30th; previews begin on March 15th and opening night of the show on Broadway is March 29th. Jack agrees, recalling an abandoned printing press in Pulitzer's cellar, but before getting to work, they share a romantic moment, each stating that the other has given them "something to believe in" ("Something to Believe In"). The characters of Sarah Jacobs (Davey and Les's sister and Jack's original love interest) and the New York Sun reporter Brian Denton are replaced by the composite character Katherine Plumber, a reporter with whom Jack falls in love. Initially reluctant, Pulitzer agrees when Jack points out he will still ultimately benefit from the increased sales. Davey and the newsies are shocked at Jack and turn their back on him. As choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, they keep coming at us in full-speed-ahead phalanxes, fortified by every step in a Broadway-by-the-numbers dance book. Newsies (Musical) Christian Bale originally played the lead role of Jack Kelly in Newsies (1992). I agree Disney is not releasing this on blu ray because they don't believe it will sell. Meanwhile, the publisher of the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer, expresses his displeasure at his newspaper's declining circulation. During the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons, the tour was expected to play 25 cities, over 43 weeks. Jack Feldman During the 2014–2015 and 2015–2016 seasons, the tour was expected to play 25 cities, over 43 weeks. March 29, 2012; Since our subject today is … Awards Start spreading the news: The musical based on the film "Newsies" is striking a path to Broadway. Jack refuses to tell Davey why Snyder was after him. “ Newsies,” the modestly-scaled stage musical that surprised Disney Theatrical Prods. The songs "My Lovey Dovey Baby" and "High Times Hard Times" were removed and replaced by the singular song "That's Rich", which is performed by the same character, Medda Larkin, while the remaining songs were rewritten to fit the changes in the storyline between the film and the musical. [35][36][37] A two-day encore presentation of the production was shown in theaters on August 5 and 9, 2017. “Newsies” was the first Disney musical to open on Broadway after the closings of “Mermaid” (in 2009) and “Tarzan” (in 2007), and proved to be a happy … Snyder reveals that Jack is actually an escaped criminal, originally detained for stealing food and clothing. The newsies are discouraged by the lack of support, but Davey convinces them to protest regardless of who shows ("Seize the Day"). Newsies was released on April 10, 1992 via distributor Buena Vista Pictures. The unabashed fans of the 1992 film are just as excited about the show’s limited Broadway engagement, which opens March 29 at the Nederlander Theatre, as the film’s die-hard fans. Back at the World, Pulitzer converses with Warden Snyder about Jack to the mayor while Katherine listens. Jack lives with his fellow "newsies," many of whom are orphaned and homeless. The Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes April 10, 2012, from Ghostlight Records, and the CD was released on May 15. However, after seeing a drawing Jack made depicting the abuse conducted at the refuge, she realizes Jack stole the food and clothing for the other boys there. Newsies has since gained a measurable fan base. Katherine decides to cover the strike, seeing it as an opportunity to be taken more seriously as a journalist ("Watch What Happens"). He accepts the Santa Fe money from one of Pulitzer's men as Davey, Spot, and the other newsies watch in disbelief, calling him a traitor and a scab. The musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in 2011 and made its Broadway debut in 2012 at the Nederlander Theatre. Outraged, Jack declares the newsies to be a union and organizes a protest ("The World Will Know"). Disney then announced the musical production would be available digitally on May 23, 2017. I am guessing the movie version probably didn't sell well on blu ray. ... Mr. Jordan ... is a natural star who has no trouble holding the stage, even without pirouettes. Lyrics Capathia Jenkins resumed her original role as Medda Larkin on July 15, 2014, replacing LaVon Fisher-Wilson. Jack attempts to counter by claiming the newsies already have a reporter on their side, but Pulitzer reveals that Katherine is his daughter and that "Plumber" is only her pen name. Although Katherine Plumber is fictional character, she is named for Pulitzer's daughter Katherine Ethel, who died of pneumonia in 1884 at the age of 2. She also criticizes Jack for not being honest with her about ending up in the refuge for stealing. Jul 30, 2020 - Explore Grace Ann's board "Newsies broadway cast" on Pinterest. Jack Kelly is the amalgamation of several historical leaders of the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, primarily Kid Blink (who is featured in the film but omitted from the musical), known as a charismatic speaker and a leader to the younger boys. Jack soon arrives and confronts Pulitzer. The musical began a North American tour on October 11, 2014, commencing in Schenectady, NY. Meanwhile, Crutchie writes a letter to Jack, reflecting his experience at the Refuge ("Letter from the Refuge"). On May 16, 2012, Disney announced that Newsies was an open-ended engagement. In the early hours of the morning, Jack tells his best friend, Crutchie, of his dream to one day leave New York for a better life out West ("Santa Fe (Prologue)"). The musical opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement starting in previews on March 15, 2012, and officially on March 29, 2012. Jack, upset at the protest's failure and the capture of Crutchie, laments the situation and promises himself that he'll soon leave New York forever ("Santa Fe"). Jack eventually complies ("Watch What Happens" (Reprise)). They argue about their respective betrayals and the fate of the strike, but the argument is cut short when she impulsively kisses him. The engagement was extended through August 19, 2012, after the first previews. [34], In July 2016, it was announced that Newsies would be filmed in Los Angeles with a limited national release in movie theaters from February 16–18, 2017. Straight from the Broadway stage, Fathom Events and Disney Theatrical Productions are thrilled to bring the Tony Award®-winning musical NEWSIES to cinemas nationwide. He asks Jack to make sure the newsies continue to look out for one another, signing the letter, "your brother, Crutchie" ("Letter from the Refuge"). Jack proposes that Pulitzer buy back every paper the newsies fail to sell every day, thus making him seem more generous and making more boys want to sell papers for him. The original Broadway cast recording of Newsies is set for release in late spring 2012. Adam Kaplan replaced Mike Faist as Morris Delancey/Mike (also Jack understudy) on February 19, 2013. Newsies received its world premiere at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse on September 25, 2011. 'Newsies' on Broadway: Behind the scenes By Grady Smith Updated July 26, 2012 at 08:08 PM EDT Newsies The Musical is a musical based on the 1992 film Newsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. However, new stage adaptations are rumored to include more "girlsie" roles written in, as well as many characters who have been written as gender-neutral in the script that is currently available for licencing. A scene with Jack, Davey, and Spot Conlon is absent, as is Spot's involvement in the fight between the newsies and scabbers; Spot doesn't appear until the rally. The musical opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement starting in previews on March 15, 2012, and officially on March 29, 2012. The Broadway production cost about $5 million to stage. As Medda performs ("That's Rich"), Jack spots a young female reporter named Katherine Plumber. It concluded its run on October 2, 2016 in Austin, TX after 784 performances in 65 cities across the US and Canada. Filmed live at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, CA, this high-energy, not-to-be-missed version of the hit Broadway show fills the stage with more “newsies” and dancing than ever before! Direction is by Jeff Calhoun, with choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The original cast of the Broadway production featured Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly and John Dossett as newspaper tycoon Joseph Pulitzer. Disney’s latest Broadway musical Newsies, which was scheduled to close on August 19, has scored an open-ended run, the company announced today.The current cast is … [27][5] Also omitted was the solo for "Patrick's Mother". Andy Richardson replaced Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie on March 11, 2013. In July 1899, a group of orphaned and homeless newsboys live in a Lower Manhattan lodging house with their informal leader, seventeen-year-old Jack Kelly. The lyrics to Santa Fe are changed to compensate for this change. [25][26] The songs "My Lovey Dovey Baby" and "High Times Hard Times" were removed and replaced by the singular song "That's Rich", which is performed by the same character, Medda Larkin, while the remaining songs were rewritten to fit the changes in the storyline between the film and the musical. [15] On August 24, 2017, Disney announced the filmed production of Newsies would be available on Netflix from September 10. However, the price for the papers was raised from 50 cents to 60 cents, not after, but during the Spanish American War. The rally was covered in extensive detail by The New York Sun (employer of the fictional Katherine Plumber), and featured speeches from the union's leaders. ) In no way did Newsies fail- this 2017 live version made over 3 million dollars in just 3 days at movie theaters, and ran for 1,000 performances on Broadway. He offers Jack a choice: if the strike is called off, Jack will be cleared of all charges and given enough money to leave for Santa Fe, but if not, he and the other newsies will all be arrested and sent to the Refuge ("The Bottom Line (Reprise)"). As the newsies celebrate, Roosevelt informs them that he has shut down the Refuge, citing Jack's drawings as his motivation to do so. [8], The musical closed on August 24, 2014,[9] having played 1,004 performances. Katherine, who was hiding in the room, tries to apologize to Jack for not telling him, but Jack brushes her off as he is led by Snyder into the cellar. A solo number for Crutchie titled “Letter from the Refuge” was added for national tour, replacing a scene from the movie where Jack visits Crutchie after he is captured by Snyder. When that show closed early, he was available to open Newsies on Broadway. The Newsies are thrilled about making the front page, and rejoice at making the headline and imagine what it would be like to be famous ("King of New York"). "Carrying the Banner" – Jack, Crutchie, Newsies, "The Bottom Line" – Pulitzer, Seitz, Bunsen, Hannah, "Carrying the Banner" (Reprise) – Newsies, "Don't Come A-Knocking" / "I Never Planned on You" – Jack, Bowery Beauties, "The World Will Know" – Jack, Davey, Crutchie, Les and Newsies, "The World Will Know" (Reprise) – Newsies, "King of New York" – Race, Davey, Les, Katherine, Newsies, "Letter from the Refuge" - Crutchie (added for the National Tour), "Watch What Happens" (Reprise) – Jack, Davey, Katherine, Les, "The Bottom Line" (Reprise) – Pulitzer, Seitz and Bunsen (Mayor on the OBCR), "Something to Believe In" – Jack, Katherine, "Once and For All" – Jack, Davey, Katherine, Les, Race, Newsies, "The World Will Know" / "Santa Fe" / "Carrying the Banner" / "King of New York (Finale)" – Jack and Company. This caused the newsies to revolt because they felt that it was more difficult to sell papers without the exciting news of the war, plus the additional pressures of the price changes. Jack admits that the feeling is mutual, and they kiss ("Something to Believe In"). Alan Menken Davey and Les's parents are mentioned only in conversation, omitting a scene from the movie where Jack has dinner in their tenement apartment. During the song “Seize the Day,” the 16 newspapers that feature in the dance break are torn in advance to separate down the middle easily and consistently. Newsies The Musical played at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey from September 25, 2011 through October 16. Jack proposes that Pulitzer buy back every paper the newsies fail to sell each day. Jack prepares to say goodbye to Katherine, as he now plans to leave for Santa Fe, but Katherine says that wherever he goes she will go with him. The musical was the first Broadway adaptation by Disney, based on the 1991 animated film by Linda Woolverton and with music and lyrics by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Harvey Fierstien, who wrote the book for the musical, did an amazing job adapting this cult movie, he is a an amazing and has won numerous awards, including a Tony Award for Best Book for Newsies! But when two publishing titans raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for. She rebuffs Jack's attempts to flirt with her, but is charmed when he leaves her with a sketch of her portrait ("Don’t Come A-Knocking/I Never Planned on You"). LaVon Fisher-Wilson replaced Capathia Jenkins as Medda Larkin on September 11, 2012. Other real strikers included in the show are Racetrack Higgins, Mush Meyers, and Spot Conlon. The next day, the boys have informed the rest of the city's newsies about the strike, but each neighborhood claims that they will only join once Spot Conlon, leader of the Brooklyn newsies, gives the okay. Ultimately, Jack decides to stay, both remaining a newsboy and accepting the cartoonist job ("Finale"). This production was later transferred to Broadway with several changes in the music and actors. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The next morning, the newsies discover that the cost of newspapers has been raised to sixty cents per hundred. It was also confirmed that newcomer Corey Cott (who became his alternate earlier in the month due to Jordan's production requirements for Smash) would be his replacement beginning September 5. Snyder reveals that Jack was originally sentenced to the Refuge for vagrancy, but has since become a "frequent visitor," with his most recent arrest being for trafficking stolen food and clothing. 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Katherine has a new idea: use Jack's drawings and one of her articles to print their own newspaper, calling for every worker under 21 to strike alongside the newsies. Seeing young Les as an opportunity to sell more papers, Jack offers to help the boys. The two share a kiss, and Jack elects to remain a newsboy and accept the cartoonist job ("Finale"). She cheers the other newsies up by showing them that her article about the strike made the front page of the New York Sun. Several ensemble tracks were added to the show to provide roles for swings. Newsies the Musical Tony Awards Info including both nominations and wins for the productions, cast members and creative teams. Disney's 'Newsies' to close on Broadway. She has discovered Jack's drawings of the abuse he suffered at the Refuge among his belongings and realizes that he stole to feed and clothe the other boys. Since it was turned into a … For film of the same name, see, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, "Photo Coverage: Newsies Opening Night Curtain Call! [22] It is rumored that for a period of time during the strike that Kid Blink secretly began working with Pulitzer and Hearst,[23] which resulted in a massive riot of strikers versus scabbers, similar to Jack's near-betrayal after Pulitzer promises him a full ride to Santa Fe. The protest appears to be headed for success, but is soon cut short when Pulitzer's goon squad and the police arrive to break it up by force. [28][29], † Not on the Original Broadway Cast Recording, ^ Mayor sings Bunsen's line in the Broadway Cast Recording but Bunsen sings it in the revised edition which was filmed and is available for licensing, The Paper Mill production drew critical acclaim. In 1992, the film was released on Walt Disney Home Video, while a collector's edition DVD was released in 2002. In the early hours of the morning in 1899 New York City, newspaper delivery boy Jack Kelly tells his disabled friend, Crutchie, of his dream to one day leave New York for Santa Fe("Santa Fe" (Prologue)). The film did not recoup its $15 million budget, making less than a fifth of that at the box office. Broadway (2012-2014) [edit | edit source] The musical opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement starting in previews on March 15, 2012, and officially on March 29, 2012. Well, for the cast of the Tony-winning musical, Newsies, they have been ruling Broadway for good reason. A scene with Jack, Davey, and Spot Conlon is absent, as is Spot's involvement in the fight between the newsies and scabbers; Spot doesn't appear until the rally. The next morning, Jack and the newsies discover that the cost of newspapers has been raised to sixty cents per hundred. This production was later transferred to Broadway with several changes in the music and actors. However, Pulitzer has declared a blackout on strike news, meaning Katherine's story will be the only one to run. Newsies the Musical is based on a real-life campaign in 1899, when the newsboys of New York – often orphans and street kids who sold the papers – started a … 2012 Broadway2014 1st National Tour2015 Italian Tour2016 Korea (in Korean)2016 'Newsies Live' Recording2017 Philippines2017 San Jose West Coast Premiere, Tony Award for Best ChoreographyDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Music. Joined Nov 11, 2004 Messages 762. Back at the World, an angry Pulitzer plots with Warden Snyder about how to stop Jack. On May 16, 2012, Disney announced that Newsies was an open-ended engagement. A copy reaches Governor Theodore Roosevelt, who arrives in full support of the newsies' cause. The show has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein based on the film's screenplay by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White. … Newsies is based on the true story of Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. The lyrics to 'Santa Fe' are changed because of this. The next morning, Katherine visits the sulking newsies in Jacobi's Deli and cheers them up by showing them that her article about the strike made the front page of the New York Sun, but Katherine tells them that she was blacklisted by Pulitzer because of the article. [2] On May 16, 2012, Disney announced that Newsies was an open-ended engagement. Pulitzer declines, assuring Jack that no newspaper will violate the blackout order by covering the rally– and if it's not in the papers, it never happened. Jack, distraught over Crutchie's arrest, refuses to put the other boys back in danger, but Davey, along with Katherine and Les, convinces him that their fight is too important to quit ("Watch What Happens (Reprise)"). This caused the newsies to revolt because they felt that it was more difficult to sell papers without the exciting news of the war, plus the additional pressures of the price changes. “Newsies forever, second to none.” This quotation from Newsies’ ‘Seize the Day’ certainly rings true when one looks at the Broadway hit’s history.Based on the real Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, the charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsboys, Jack Kelly, forms a union of Newsies when the price of papers goes up (back when newsboys had to buy the papers before they could sell them). Also omitted was the solo for "Patrick's Mother". In this March 29, 2012 photo provided by Disney On Broadway, choreographer Christopher Gattelli attends the opening night of the musical "Newsies" in New York. 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