Andy Richardson replaced Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie on March 11, 2013. Ultimately, Jack decides to stay, both remaining a newsboy and accepting the cartoonist job ("Finale"). In 1992, the film was released on Walt Disney Home Video, while a collector's edition DVD was released in 2002. Basis 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 opened March 29, 2012, after originating at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. 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. 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. [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. 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. Initially reluctant, Pulitzer agrees when Jack points out he will still ultimately benefit from the increased sales. Pulitzer is reluctant at first, but agrees. Davey and Katherine attempt to decide their next move, but Jack refuses to put the newsies in danger again. This production was later transferred to Broadway with several changes in the music and actors. March 29, 2012; Since our subject today is … Six songs were added for the stage adaptation, including three newly written for the Broadway production since the Paper Mill Playhouse debut: The Bottom Line, That's Rich and Something to Believe In (replacing Then I See You Again, also written for the stage adaptation). The new musical was embraced not only by critics but by the film’s adoring fans. 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. 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. Historically, the price was kept at 60 cents per 100, but in the musical they strike a deal for 55 cents per 100 papers. Harvey Fierstein 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. 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! 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. The next morning, Katherine finds the battered and bruised newsies in Jacobi's Deli, only to learn that no one knows where Jack is as rumors circulate about his whereabouts. 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. Jul 30, 2020 - Explore Grace Ann's board "Newsies broadway cast" on Pinterest. 8.The Broadway production was originally scheduled for limited 12-week run of 105 performances, however, due to popular demand, “Newsies” went on to run for 1,005 performances. As the sun rises, the newsies awaken and prepare for another day on the job ("Carrying the Banner"). ", "Read All About It: Disney's 'Newsies' Gets Spring 2012 Broadway Engagement", "Jeremy Jordan On Verge of Joining Broadway Move of Disney's 'Newsies, "Corey Cott Will Succeed Jeremy Jordan in Broadway's 'Newsies, "Seize the Day! This production was later transferred to Broadway with several changes in the music and actors. They started work as newsies because their father suffered an accident at work resulting in the termination of his employment. They argue about their respective betrayals and the fate of the strike, but the argument is cut short when she impulsively kisses him. Jack eventually complies ("Watch What Happens" (Reprise)). 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 … Newsies The Musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey from September 25, 2011 through October 16. https://broadway.fandom.com/wiki/Newsies_(Musical)?oldid=4599. [11] It concluded its run on October 2, 2016 in Austin, Texas[12] after 784 performances in 65 cities across the US and Canada.[13][14]. 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. Jack proposes that Pulitzer buy back every paper the newsies fail to sell each day. In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressures to sell more papers after the war. 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"). 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. Well, for the cast of the Tony-winning musical, Newsies, they have been ruling Broadway for good reason. The original Broadway cast recording of Newsies is set for release in late spring 2012. The show began previews in New York City on March 9, 1994 and officially opened at the Palace Theatre on April 18, 1994. [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. [6] Newsies recouped its initial investment of $5M in seven months, becoming the fastest of any Disney musical on Broadway to turn a profit. Newsies was released on April 10, 1992 via distributor Buena Vista Pictures. 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. 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. 1992 movie 'Newsies' 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. At the height of the strike, on July 24, 1899, the Newsboys Union held a massive rally at the New Irving Theatre, a vaudeville venue on the Bowery (reimagined in the musical as Medda Larkin's theatre). For film of the same name, see, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, "Photo Coverage: Newsies Opening Night Curtain Call! Davey and Les's parents are mentioned only in conversation, omitting a scene from the movie where Jack has dinner in their tenement apartment. The boys find cover in a vaudeville-style theatre owned by Jack's friend Medda Larkin, whom he regularly paints backdrops for. During the commotion, Crutchie is beaten, apprehended, and taken to the refuge. Jack lives with his fellow "newsies," many of whom are orphaned and homeless. The cause of the strike was that they did not lower the high price after the war was over. 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. 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. By Ben Brantley. During the 2014–2015 and 2015–2016 seasons, the tour was expected to play 25 cities, over 43 weeks. She also criticizes Jack for not being honest with her about ending up in the refuge for stealing. “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 … This three-day release grossed $3.47 million. 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! [38], On the 25th anniversary of the original film's theatrical release, April 10, 2017, it was announced the filmed stage production would be released for digital download on May 23, 2017. 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)"). 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. Pulitzer offers Jack a job as a daily political cartoonist, which Jack initially declines. “ Newsies,” the modestly-scaled stage musical that surprised Disney Theatrical Prods. Disney then announced the musical production would be available digitally on May 23, 2017. Thrilled, the boys rejoice at making the headline and imagine what it would be like to be famous ("King of New York"). Since it was turned into a … Davey, Katherine, and Les later find Jack hiding out in the basement of Medda's theatre, painting a backdrop of Santa Fe. 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. Newsies has since gained a measurable fan base. The Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes April 10, 2012, from Ghostlight Records, and the CD was released on May 15. [3] The engagement was extended through August 19, 2012, after the first previews. A copy reaches Governor Theodore Roosevelt, who arrives in full support of the newsies' cause. Unlike the rest of the newsies, Davey and Les have a home and a family. When it closes, Newsies will have played 1,005 performances at the Nederlander Theatre. Newsies The Musical premiered 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 every day, thus making him seem more generous and making more boys want to sell papers for him. 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. Newsies The Musical played at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey from September 25, 2011 through October 16. 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. 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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 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. Meanwhile, the publisher of the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer, expresses his displeasure at his newspaper's declining circulation. Capathia Jenkins resumed her original role as Medda Larkin on July 15, 2014, replacing LaVon Fisher-Wilson. Jack later meets with Katherine once more and she tells him that despite her namesake, she was always on Jack's side. Roosevelt gives Pulitzer an ultimatum, forcing the latter to concede to Jack's demands. “Letter From the Refuge” now appears in the current version of the show that is licensed to theatre companies. 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. At the circulation gate, Jack meets a new newsboy named Davey and his nine-year-old brother Les. Pulitzer offers Jack a compromise: if the strike is called off, he will be cleared of all charges and given enough money to leave for Santa Fe, but if not, he and the other newsies will be sent to the refuge ("The Bottom Line" (Reprise)). Davey and Les's parents are mentioned only in conversation, omitting a scene from the movie where Jack has dinner in their tenement apartment. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. In his review of the Broadway production, Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote:[33]. I am guessing the movie version probably didn't sell well on blu ray. 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 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. Jack and Katherine then join the newsies in printing their own paper; one that will determine the outcome of the strike ("Once and for All"). Producers announced on August 14, 2012, due to his commitments with NBC's Smash, leading man Jordan would exit the musical on September 4. When that show closed early, he was available to open Newsies on Broadway. [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. 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. Corey Cott replaced Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly on September 5, 2012. A devastated Jack escapes to the lodging house rooftop and, blaming himself for the protest's failure, fantasizes about running away forever ("Santa Fe"). The musical closed on August 24, 2014, having played 1,005 performances. 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. 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. [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. The production was directed by Jeff Calhoun with choreography by Christopher Gattelli. 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. This three-day release grossed $3.47 million. Katherine, who has been listening in secret, attempts to apologize to Jack, but he brushes her off as he is detained by Pulitzer's goons and led into the cellar. Outraged, Jack organizes a protest ("The World Will Know"). Newsies (Musical) Later, Jack, Davey, and Les are selling their final newspapers of the day when the corrupt Warden Snyder of the Refuge, a juvenile detention center, recognizes Jack as an escapee from his institution. Other real strikers included in the show are Racetrack Higgins, Mush Meyers, and Spot Conlon. The story was inspired by the 1899 … The two share a kiss, and Jack elects to remain a newsboy and accept the cartoonist job ("Finale"). 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. Crutchie returns to his friends, and Snyder is arrested. Lyrics Newsies the Musical Tony Awards Info including both nominations and wins for the productions, cast members and creative teams. [30][31][32] According to The New York Times:[6]. Outraged, Jack declares the newsies to be a union and organizes a protest ("The World Will Know"). She cheers the other newsies up by showing them that her article about the strike made the front page of the New York Sun. : National Tour of Disney's Newsies Launches Today", "Disney to Stage 'Newsies' Stream on Facebook Live (EXCLUSIVE)", Seize the Day! The show had a critically-acclaimed debut in September 2011 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, N.J., and opened on Broadway in March 2012 at the Nederlander Theatre. To increase his profits, he decides to increase the cost of the papers for the newsies, ignoring an employee's concerns that "it's going to be awfully rough on those children" ("The Bottom Line"). The next morning, the newsies discover that the cost of newspapers has been raised to sixty cents per hundred. Back at the World, Pulitzer converses with Warden Snyder about Jack to the mayor while Katherine listens. ) 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. The Broadway production cost about $5 million to stage. … 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. Joined Nov 11, 2004 Messages 762. Seeing young Les as an opportunity to sell more papers, Jack offers to help the boys. [16] The film is now available on Disney's streaming service, Disney+. Here's a bit of good news, in case you happen to need some: A full recording of the exuberant 2012 Broadway musical Newsies is streaming for one night only on Friday, August 21. Gattelli, who just earned his second Tony Award nomination for the high-energy show, doesn’t actually need to be there and his work is technically long done. 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"). However, the price for the papers was raised from 50 cents to 60 cents, not after, but during the Spanish American War. 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"). Ready to be the "King of New York?" 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. 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. The film did not recoup its $15 million budget, making less than a fifth of that at the box office. Many newsgirls participated in the strike as well, a fact largely ignored by both the film and the musical. 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. LaVon Fisher-Wilson replaced Capathia Jenkins as Medda Larkin on September 11, 2012. Newsies The Musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey from September 25, 2011 through October 16. But when two publishing titans raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for. Other real strikers included in the show are Racetrack Higgins, Mush Meyers, and Spot Conlon. Mike Faist was the second understudy for Jack Kelly and was Kelly from Late November to Early December 2012. Liana Hunt replaced Kara Lindsay as Katherine on February 3, 2014.[27]. [39], This article is about the musical. At the height of the strike, on July 24, 1899, the Newsboys Union held a massive rally at the New Irving Theatre, a vaudeville venue on the Bowery (reimagined in the musical as Medda Larkin's theatre). Jack Feldman [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 next morning, Spot Conlon and the Brooklyn newsies declare their support of the strike and head to the rally ("Brooklyn's Here"). ... Mr. Feldman’s lyrics are spot-on, while the melody reminds us just how charming a composer Mr. Menken ... can be. 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. 7. Meanwhile, Spot Conlon, head of the newsies in Brooklyn, brings in his ranks in full support of Jack's protest ("Brooklyn's Here"). Following the end of the tour, a limited theatrical release was announced for February 2017. 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. Seeing young Les as an opportunity to sell more papers, Jack offers to be their partner. The production was directed by Jeff Calhoun with choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The Disney movie-turned-musical "Newsies" opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater on Thursday night. Jack and Roosevelt inform the newsies that the strike is over and they have won. Back at the World, an angry Pulitzer plots with Warden Snyder about how to stop Jack. [35][36][37] A two-day encore presentation of the production was shown in theaters on August 5 and 9, 2017. Jack admits that the feeling is mutual, and they kiss ("Something to Believe In"). The other newsies join Jack and Katherine in printing their own paper, the Newsies Banner, and distribute copies throughout the city ("Once and for All"). Track Listing Sample Title/Composer Performer Time Stream; Newsies: 1 : Act 1. 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. "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. I agree Disney is not releasing this on blu ray because they don't believe it will sell. Newsies Broadway, Musical Closing Date: Aug. 24, 2014 Nederlander Theater, 208 W. 41st St. 877-250-2929. The cause of the strike was that they did not lower the high price after the war was over. 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. Last edited: May 1, 2017. jim_falconer Supporting Actor. 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. “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). 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