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.
Photo Flash: Elvis Costello and Diana Krall Visit NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013
Elvis Costello and Diana Krall seized the day on Sunday, May 20, at the hit Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, NEWSIES. Following the performance, the couple visited with the cast backstage. Check out a photo below!
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NEWSIES Essential Homme Photo Shoot
by Christina Mancuso - May 8, 2013
Take a look behind-the-scenes of the Essential Homme Photo Shoot featuring the cast of Disney's NEWSIES. Pick of a copy of Essential Homme Magazine today to see the full spread! BroadwayWorld has a video of the photoshoot below!
Photo Flash: LA Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw Visits NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2013
Last night, April 22, after arriving in New York for a three game series against the Mets, LA Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, attended the hit Broadway musical Newsies. Following the performance, Clayton and Ellen visited with the cast backstage. Scroll below for a photo of the pair with the cast!
FREEZE FRAME: NEWSIES Celebrates One Year on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - March 28, 2013
Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies is directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his work. The show just celebrated one year on Broadway and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below!
STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Celebrates a Year on Broadway!
by Stage Tube - March 21, 2013
Andrew Keenan-Bolger and the cast of Newsies celebrate their one year anniversary on Broadway. The cast looks back on highlights of the past year. Check out the video below!
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 9 - Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Last SIPs with NEWSIES, HANDS ON A HARDBODY and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 9, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Andrew Keenan-Bolger's last SIP with the cast of NEWSIES before he moves on to TUCK EVERLASTING, a first intermission pic from HANDS ON A HARDBODY, plus photos from SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, KINKY BOOTS, SPIDER-MAN, THE FANTASTICKS, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, TOP HAT in the West End, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, FLASHDANCE, BUNNICULA, HIT THE WALL, MARY POPPINS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES, ANNIE and much more!
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 2 - NEWSIES and BOOK OF MORMON Channel SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the casts of NEWSIES and BOOK OF MORMON channeling SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, a goodbye SIP from MARY POPPINS, some quirky pics from the cast of WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, and images from THE FANTASTICKS, TOP HAT in the West End, PETER PAN, JERSEY BOYS, THE LION KING, CAROUSEL with the NY Philharmonic, CHICAGO, HIT THE WALL, BUNNICULA, ANNIE, FLASHDANCE, ANYTHING GOES and more!
Photo Flash: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Visit NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2013
Last night, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas spent a perfect night out on Broadway at the hit musical Newsies. During intermission, they were reading through their Playbill, discussing the cast and noting the work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli. At the end of the show, they joined in the immediate standing ovation and went backstage following the performance to meet the cast, taking photos with leads Corey Cott and Kara Lindsay.
Photo Coverage Exclusive: Original NEWSIES Star Bill Pullman Visits Nederlander Theatre!
by Jennifer Broski - February 19, 2013
Just last night, star of the original movie version of Newsies, Bill Pullman, attended a performance of the Tony Award winning new American musical, and visited with the cast backstage afterwards. Additionally, 'Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller stopped by for a quick photo with the cast. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities backstage and you can check out exclusive photo coverage below!
Photo Flash: SIPS, Feb 16 - NEWSIES Photobomb Extravaganza & More!
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2013
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a slew of photo bombs (Homeland, Django Unchained, The Heiress, Jurassic Park, Downton Abbey and more!) using NEWSIES' new 'Photo Booth' app, THE BOOK OF MORMON's intermission snack, a water break for the ladies of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, a 'sensible boob shot' from the stars of ROCK OF AGES, a goodbye to Aaron Carter at THE FANTASTICKS off-Broadway, and photos from the West End's TOP HAT, plus SPIDER-MAN, MARY POPPINS, JERSEY BOYS, BUNNICULA, FANCY NANCY, FLASHDANCE, WEST SIDE STORY and many more!
NEWSIES Releases Photo Booth App
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013
Disney's NEWSIES has released its first social media app for iPhone and Android devices. The Newsies Photo Booth app is available for free download via the iTunes and Google Play stores. To download the app, visit www.newsiesthemusical.com/photobooth.
NEWSIES Launches Nationwide Audition Tour in Philadelphia, 2/8
by Nicole Rosky - February 4, 2013
Newsies has just announced nationwaide auditions that start this weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Accoridng to the casting notice the show is seeking: males, 16-22, of all ethnicities, who are strong and technically trained dancers who also tap and sing well. Acrobatics/tumbling a plus. For additional information, click here.