Newsies The Musical 2012 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 29, 2012
Closing: August 24, 2014

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Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036

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It's the record-breaking, Tony Award -winning Broadway phenomenon that tells the story of an unlikely band of underdogs who take on the biggest names in publishing in an "INSPIRATIONAL" (The Hollywood Reporter) fight for justice.

NEWSIES is "EXHILARATING!" (NY Daily News) and "ELECTRIFYING!" (Vogue) with music from Tony Award winners Alan Menken and Jack Feldman as well as dancing from Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. "A THRILLING AMERICAN MUSICAL" (Philadelphia Inquirer) with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and directed by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, NEWSIES is a "TOP CRITICS' PICK" (New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly).

It's "THE PERFECT MUSICAL FOR OUR TIMES!" (The Star-Ledger) and now's the perfect time to get your tickets to the true, New York story that can only be seen in New York.

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Kings of New York to Take Show on the Road! NEWSIES National Tour to Launch from Philadelphia in Fall 2014
by Nicole Rosky - November 13, 2013


Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that Newsies, the Tony Award-winning “critics' pick” Broadway musical smash, will launch a North American tour in October 2014, commencing in Schenectady, NY prior to an official opening in Philadelphia, PA.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of NEWSIES for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - November 23, 2013


Stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up have been busy in the studio, recording for the 2013 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 15. Singing traditional and original holiday songs, this annual holiday music CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from Newsies' recording session for 'Take Me to Manhattan in December' with castmembers Hogan Fulton, Tommy Martinez, Stuart Marland, Andy Richardson, Iain Young, John Michael Fiumara, Evan Kasprzak, Mark Aldrick, Joshua Colley, Luca Padovan, Joshua Colley, Luca Padovan, Liana Hunt, Kara Lindsay, Vanessa Brown and Julie Foldesi.

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- NEWSIES Dream Team Jeff Calhoun & Christopher Gattelli
by Nicole Rosky - October 5, 2013


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, the creative masterminds behind NEWSIES, director Jeff Calhoun and choreographer Christopher Gattelli, chat about giving the show life on stage, their past and future projects and so much more! Click below to check out the full interview!

Photo Coverage: THE LITTLE MERMAID's Jodi Benson Visits NEWSIES!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - September 23, 2013


Newsies is currently in its second year on Broadway and is still bringing audiences to their feet nightly at the Nederlander Theatre. Jodi Benson, who voiced 'Ariel' in Disney's animated feature 'The Little Mermaid,' stopped by the show and posed with the cast backstage. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos below!

Photo Flash: Broadway-Bound Ian McKellen Visits NEWSIES!
by Nicole Rosky - September 18, 2013


Newsies is currently in its second year on Broadway and is still bringing audiences to their feet nightly at the Nederlander Theatre. Ian McKellen, who will soon star opposite Patrick Stewart in No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot on Broadway recently stopped by to check out the dancing newsboys. Check out a photo of McKellen backstage with the cast below!?

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- NEWSIES' Kara Lindsay!
by BWW Staff - August 30, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with Kara Lindsay, who is starring as 'Katherine' in Newsies- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre.

Save Now on NEWSIES Tickets for Fall - Order by Sept 12
by Contests - Broadway - August 29, 2013


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STAGE TUBE: Corey Cott, Kara Lindsay & Jess LeProtto Talk NEWSIES Movie Remake!
by Nicole Rosky - August 19, 2013


Newsies is currently in its second year on Broadway and is still bringing audiences to their feet nightly at the Nederlander Theatre. In the video below, stars of the show, Jess LeProtto, Kara Lindsay, and Corey Cott chat with Entertainmemt Tonight about their favorite part about starring in the show, reasons for its success, and the possibility of a movie remake. Watch the full interview below!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- NEWSIES' Andy Richardson!
by BWW - August 16, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with Andy Richardson, who is starring as 'Crutchie' in NEWSIES- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre.

TV Exclusive: First Look at New NEWSIES Commercial!
by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2013


Newsies is currently in its second year on Broadway and is still bringing audiences to their feet nightly at the Nederlander Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive look at the just-released new televsion spot for the Tony-winning musical below!

Photo Flash: TEEN BEACH MOVIE Cast Visits NEWSIES!
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2013


Stars of the highly anticipated 'Teen Beach Movie' cast attended a performance of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Newsies in which their co-star LaVon Fisher-Wilson also stars. Newsies is at The Nederlander Theatre in New York City www.NewsiesTheMusical.com and the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie, a retro sun, surf and sand fest, premieres Friday, July 19, 2013 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). Check out a photo of the casts backstage below!

NEWSIES' Jeff Calhoun Set for ARTS IN THE CITY, 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2013


Jeff Calhoun, Tony Award-nominated director of the Broadway musical 'Newsies,' is interviewed by LaGuerre-Wilkinson about his discovery of theatre, being mentored by director/choreographer Tommy Tune, the struggles and challenges of a life in the theatre, and the success and ultimate validation of 'Newsies.'

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Visits Broadway Bakes at Schmackary's!
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2013


Schmackary's Cookies, aka: The Official Cookie of Broadway, hosts 'Broadway Bakes' a special benefit for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, this week May 27-31. Schmackary's will donate half the proceeds and all tips generated from this event to BCEFA as part of this special pre-Tony Awards 'Thank You Broadway' event. Yesterday, Corey Cott, Ben Fankhauser, and Newsies alum Ryan Steele stopped by where they performed an alternate version of 'Watch What Happens (Reprise)' and Steele showed off with some signature pirouettes. Check it out below!

NEWSIES to Play the Piccadilly or Savoy in Spring 2014?
by Christina Mancuso - May 31, 2013


According to rumors and other reports by whatsonstage.com, producers of Disney's NEWSIES may be getting closer to finding a home in the West End late 2013 or early 2014. According to reporst, Disney is 'trying to secure either the Piccadilly or the Savoy theatres' for Spring 2014. A venue may be announced as early as next week.

Newsies The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Newsies The Musical have there been?
Newsies The Musical has had 4 productions including Regional (US) which opened in 2011, Broadway which opened in 2012, US Tour which opened in 2014 and St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has Newsies The Musical been nominated for?
Newsies The Musical has been nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Best Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Best Direction of a Musical for Jeff Calhoun, Best Orchestrations for Danny Troob, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Alan Menken, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jack Feldman, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Tobin Ost, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Sven Ortel.
What Tony Awards has Newsies The Musical won?
Newsies The Musical has won the following Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical for Harvey Fierstein, Best Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Best Direction of a Musical for Jeff Calhoun, Best Orchestrations for Danny Troob, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Alan Menken, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jack Feldman, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Tobin Ost, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Sven Ortel.
What awards has Newsies The Musical been nominated for?
Newsies The Musical has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Outstanding Lyrics for Jack Feldman, Outstanding Music for Alan Menken, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations for Danny Troob, Distinguished Performance Award for Jeremy Jordan, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway), Outstanding Choreographer for Christopher Gattelli, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Jeff Calhoun, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, and Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway).
What awards has Newsies The Musical won?
Newsies The Musical has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations, Distinguished Performance Award, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Choreographer, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, and Outstanding New Score. These accolades were given by various organizations such as the Drama Desk Awards, Drama League Awards, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Key individuals honored include Christopher Gattelli, Jack Feldman, Alan Menken, Danny Troob, Jeremy Jordan, and Jeff Calhoun.
What are the songs in Newsies The Musical and what's the order?
Overture
Santa Fe - Prologue
Carrying the Banner
The Bottom Line
That's Rich
I Never Planned On You / Don't Come a-Knocking
The World Will Know
Watch What Happens
Seize the Day
Santa Fe - Reprise
King of New York
Letter from the Refuge
Watch What Happens - Reprise
The Bottom Line - Reprise
Brooklyn's Here
Something to Believe In
Once and for All
Finale

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