Liana Hunt replaced Kara Lindsay as Katherine on February 3, 2014.[27]. [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. This production was later transferred to Broadway with several changes in the music and actors. 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 Broadway cast recording was released on iTunes April 10, 2012, from Ghostlight Records, and the CD was released on May 15. Several ensemble tracks were added to the show to provide roles for swings. Following the end of the tour, a limited filmed theatrical release was announced for February 2017. Meanwhile, the publisher of the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer, expresses his displeasure at his newspaper's declining circulation. The songs \"My Lovey Dovey Baby\" and \"High Times Hard Times\" were left out of the stage adaptation. 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 soon arrives and confronts Pulitzer. [30][31][32] According to The New York Times:[6]. https://broadway.fandom.com/wiki/Newsies_(Musical)?oldid=4599. 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. 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. Jack and Roosevelt inform the newsies that the strike is over and they have won. ) 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. 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! If Disney's Newsies is on your list of shows to catch on Broadway, be warned: You have limited time. On August 24, 2017, Disney announced the filmed production of Newsies would be available on Netflix from September 10. NEWSIES is currently scheduled to run until June 10th (of longer if it’s a huge success like I’m predicting). Straight from the Broadway stage, Fathom Events and Disney Theatrical Productions are thrilled to bring the Tony Award®-winning musical NEWSIES to cinemas nationwide. Jack soon arrives with an invitation for Pulitzer to attend the rally Davey has planned. The musical closed on August 24, 2014, having played 1,005 performances. 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. I agree Disney is not releasing this on blu ray because they don't believe it will sell. On May 16, 2012, Disney announced that Newsies was an open-ended engagement. The lyrics to 'Santa Fe' are changed because of this. 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. “ Newsies,” the modestly-scaled stage musical that surprised Disney Theatrical Prods. Following the end of the tour, a limited theatrical release was announced for February 2017. 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. 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. Pulitzer offers Jack a job as a daily political cartoonist, which Jack initially declines. 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. ... Mr. Jordan ... is a natural star who has no trouble holding the stage, even without pirouettes. Outraged, Jack declares the newsies to be a union and organizes a protest ("The World Will Know"). 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. 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. Ron Raines temporarily replaced John Dossett as Joseph Pulitzer from October 9, 2012 to December 16, 2012. Pulitzer is reluctant at first, but agrees. Jack lives with his fellow "newsies," many of whom are orphaned and homeless. Newsies recouped its initial investment of $5M in 7 months, becoming the fastest of any Disney musical on Broadway to turn a profit. 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. The lyrics to Santa Fe are changed to compensate for this change. 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. Newsies broadway Poster The boys find cover in a vaudeville-style theatre owned by Jack's friend Medda Larkin, whom he regularly paints backdrops for. [15] On August 24, 2017, Disney announced the filmed production of Newsies would be available on Netflix from September 10. 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. 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"). Snyder reveals that Jack is actually an escaped criminal, originally detained for stealing food and clothing. It concluded its run on October 2, 2016 in Austin, TX after 784 performances in 65 cities across the US and Canada. 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"). [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. Unlike the rest of the newsies, Davey and Les have a home and a family. By Ben Brantley. Defeated, Pulitzer compromises with Jack once more. "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. [6] Newsies recouped its initial investment of $5M in seven months, becoming the fastest of any Disney musical on Broadway to turn a profit. A copy reaches Governor Theodore Roosevelt, who arrives in full support of the newsies' cause. 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. Jack flees to his rooftop, only to find that Katherine has beaten him there. Jack gathers the newsies, and not wanting to put them in any more danger, reluctantly suggests they accept Pulitzer's offer. Jack laments his blossoming feelings for her as the show continues ("Don’t Come A-Knocking"/"I Never Planned on You"). The Paper Mill Playhouse production received ma… The boys then watch Medda perform ("That's Rich"). In addition to the songs from the original movie, Newsies The Musical contains several new numbers such as 'Brooklyn's Here' and 'Something To Believe In'. 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. [1] The production was directed by Jeff Calhoun with choreography by Christopher Gattelli. Newsies The Musical contains songs from the movie, as well as several new numbers. 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. Jack admits that the feeling is mutual, and they kiss ("Something to Believe In"). 1992 movie 'Newsies' 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. Newsies was released on April 10, 1992 via distributor Buena Vista Pictures. 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. During the commotion, Crutchie is beaten, apprehended, and taken to the refuge. Production type The next morning, the newsies discover that the cost of newspapers has been raised to sixty cents per hundred. Starring Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan, Newsies opened at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre on March 29. Basis 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Initially reluctant, Pulitzer agrees when Jack points out he will still ultimately benefit from the increased sales. Due to high demand, a fourth showing was added for March 4, 2017. Later, Jack, Davey, and Les are chased down by Warden Snyder of The Refuge, a juvenile detention center. The two share a kiss, and Jack elects to remain a newsboy and accept 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. Jack meets David Jacobs by using Les because he is younger and cute, teaches Les how to trick people into buying … “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). Davey and the newsies are shocked at Jack and turn their back on him. It's been said, but I'll say it again, this is as close to live theater as you can get. For film of the same name, see, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, "Photo Coverage: Newsies Opening Night Curtain Call! [4], The original cast of the Broadway production featured Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly and John Dossett as newspaper tycoon Joseph Pulitzer. 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