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Where Are They Now? Catch Up on the Careers of the Original Cast of NEWSIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2021


In our new series, 'Where Are They Now?' we're taking a look back at some of our favorite original Broadway casts, and catching up with their careers! Next up, the original cast of Newsies!

UN DÍA COMO HOY: NEWSIES se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 29, 2021


Un 29 de marzo de 2012, NEWSIES subía el telón por primera vez en Broadway. El musical con la música de Alan Menken, basado en la película homónima dirigida por Kenny Ortega, contaba con el libreto de Harvey Fierstein.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2021


On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Seize The Day' From NEWSIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2020


In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!

TBT: A Look Back at Newsies' Opening Night to Celebrate Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Birthday!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 16, 2019


It's time to seize the day because we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway's original Crutchie from Newsies, Andrew Keenan-Bolger! In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the hit show's opening night with Andrew alongside his co-stars Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay, and more! Check out all the footage below to watch what happens!

VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Makes Headlines On Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019


On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!

VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Seizes the Day on Opening Night!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018


On this day in 2012, Newsies seized the day on opening night at the Nederlander Theater!

MONOTONY! Opens 11/17 At Caveat
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017


Monotony! is the only show that dares let your favorite comedians and storytellers go deep on their weird obsessions with seemingly boring things. Their passion and (lets face it) disturbing breadth of knowledge on topics like The Science of Urinal Cakes and The History of the Rubber Duck will leave you laughing -- and possibly leaving with a brand new obsession of your own.

Photo Flash: Inside A SIMPLE SONG FOR A SIMPLE WISH Benefit at The Beechman
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2015


'A Simple Song for A Simple Wish' was a one night only benefit featuring Broadway kids singing to raise funds for One Simple Wish www.onesimplewish.org. The show was held on Monday November 16 at 7pm at the Laurie BeechmanTheatre, 407 W. 42nd Street, NYC. Check out photos below!

DVR Alert - Broadway's ACT ONE with Tony Shalhoub & Santino Fontana Airs Tonight on LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


ACT ONE, Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-nominated production from last year, written and directed by James Lapine from the autobiography by Moss Hart, will air on PBS's LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER tonight, November 13, 2015 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. ET.

Broadway's ACT ONE with Tony Shalhoub & Santino Fontana to Air Next Month on LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015


ACT ONE, Lincoln Center Theater's Tony Award-nominated production from last year, written and directed by James Lapine from the autobiography by Moss Hart, will air on PBS's LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 9 to 11:30 p.m. ET.

A Simple Song For a Simple Wish Benefit to be Held 11/16
by Reilly Hickey - Oct 8, 2015


'A Simple Song for A Simple Wish' is a one night only benefit featuring Broadway kids singing to raise funds for One Simple Wish www.onesimplewish.org. The show will be held on Monday November 16 at 7pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W. 42nd Street, NYC.

WAKE UP with BWW 10/9/2015 - NY Pops, COMEDY OF ERRORS, KING CHARLES III and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 9, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: The NY Pops launches its 2015-16 season with two stage greats, COMEDY OF ERRORS goes on tour and KING CHARLES III arrives in New York!

WAKE UP with BWW 1/15/2015 - HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, Oscar Nominees and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jan 15, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS opens on Broadway, the 2015 OSCAR nominations are revealed and more!

'Seize the Day!' A Look Back at NEWSIES' Opening Night on Broadway
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 19, 2014


NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway this coming Sunday, August 24, but BroadwayWorld (and the rest of New York, we hope) isn't ready to let the musical leave just yet! All this week we're bringing you snapshots from the NEWSIES 'paper route' -- from the movie to how the show got to the Great White Way, to the show's still-burgeoning fandom, and its award-winning cast and creative team.

NEWSIES' Corey Cott, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele & More 'STOP THE PRESSES' at 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014


Tonight, August 14th, cast members from Newsies will take part in Stop the Presses: Newsboys of New York Rally at 54 Below.

Matt Doyle, Tony Yazbeck & More Set for 54 Below this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

NEWSIES Cast's 54 Below Show, STOP THE PRESSES, Featuring Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More, Adds Extra Performance, 8/14
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 7, 2014


A second show has been added for Stop the Presses: Newsboys of New York Rally at 54 Below on August 14th. The 11:30pm show was added after the original 7pm show sold out in a matter of hours.

Patti LuPone, The Skivvies, Ben Platt and More Will Play 54 Below, Aug-Sept 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014


This August and September 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.

NEWSIES' Corey Cott, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ryan Steele & More to 'STOP THE PRESSES' at 54 Below, 8/14
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 24, 2014


The concert is billed as 'an evening of song, dance, backstage anecdotes, and special surprises from everyone's favorite newsboys (and girls).' Directed by Yvette Kojic, music directed by Benjamin Rauhala, and produced by Shoshana Feinstein.

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