Newsies The Musical 2012 - Articles Page 7

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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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.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 2 - NEWSIES' Take on HBO's GIRLS, Max von Essen in GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 2, 2013


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the cast of NEWSIES proposing their own take on HBO's 'Girls', Max von Essen's return in rehearsals for GAY BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE WIZARD OF OZ's Dorothy Danielle Wade lifting weights at intermission, plus a 'Munchkin Burlesque', the leads of MARY POPPINS doing 'A Whole New World', a toasty Captain Hook from the PETER PAN tour, plus photos from NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, JERSEY BOYS, MAMMA MIA!, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, THE LION KING, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, HAIR, our friends from the Netherlands, and more!

Photo Flash: Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman Have SYTYCD Reunion at NEWSIES!
by Nicole Rosky - January 28, 2013


This past weekend, Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman of "So You Think You Can Dance" attended a performance of Newsies, the Tony Award winning new American musical, and visited with the cast backstage afterwards. Cast members Evan Kasprzak and Jess LeProtto have both competed on the Fox dance competition, in seasons five and eight respectively. Check out backstage photos below!

Andy Richardson to Replace Andrew Keenan-Bolger as 'Crutchie' in NEWSIES, 3/11
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2013


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Andy Richardson will replace Andrew Keenan-Bolger as 'Crutchie' in Newsies, which is currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Keenean-Bolger will soon leave the production to star in the pre-Broadway engagement of Tuck Everlasting at Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center. Richardson, who currently plays 'Romeo' will assume the role on March 11.

Photo Flash: THE VIEW's Sherri Shepherd Makes Appearance in NEWSIES
by TV News Desk - January 22, 2013


Sherri Shepherd, co-host of ABC's Emmy Award-winning talk show "The View," recently made a one night cameo appearance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit musical, NEWSIES. Scroll below for photos of her night on the Broadway stage!

NEWSIES' Laurie Veldheer and Julie Foldesi and More Set for Broadway Sessions Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2013


Broadway Sessions is described as an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created/hosted by Ben Cameron (Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes. This week, tonight, January 17th, Broadway Sessions will welcome female cast members from the Broadway smash hit Newsies, Jared Zirilli and more.

NEWSIES' Laurie Veldheer and Julie Foldesi and More Set for Broadway Sessions, 1/17
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2013


Broadway Sessions is described as an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created/hosted by Ben Cameron (Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes. This week, Thursday, January 17th, Broadway Sessions will welcome female cast members from the Broadway smash hit Newsies, Jared Zirilli and more.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- LaVon Fisher-Wilson
by BWW - January 11, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with LaVon Fisher-Wilson, who is starring as 'Medda' in Newsies- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre.

NEWSIES' Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Composer Alan Menken and More Set for 2013 Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta
by Kelsey Denette - January 7, 2013


Oscar and Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken, director Jeff Calhoun and producer Thomas Schumacher will join Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Mike Faist, stars of the Tony award-winning Broadway musical, Newsies, for a special presentation to 4,000 students and teachers representing 82 groups from 23 states at the 2013 Junior Theater Festival, it was announced today by Theater of the Stars President Nick Manos and Timothy Allen McDonald, founding Chairman of iTheatrics. The Junior Theater Festival is being held January 18, 19 and 20 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Dec 29 - New Year's Edition - NEWSIES Ushers in 2013 and More!
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2012


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature the cast of NEWSIES ringing in the New Year, CHAPLIN channeling LES MISERABLES, last #SIPs from BRING IT ON and A CHRISTMAS STORY, plus shots from THE BOOK OF MORMON, JERSEY BOYS, SPIDER-MAN, EVITA, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, WEST SIDE STORY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Paper Mill Playhouse, ELF, THE WIZARD OF OZ in previews in Toronto, and more!

STAGE TUBE: Watch the NEWSIES Perform 'Carry the Banner' at Disney's Christmas Day Parade!
by Robert Diamond - December 25, 2012


Music, magic and merriment came together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida presented the 29th annual 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' holiday TV special, airing today, December 25 on the ABC Television Network. Cast members from Disney's Newsies: The Musical, performed 'Carry the Banner' down Main Street, U.S.A., with a performance from the Tony Award-winning musical.

Cast of NEWSIES Performs on ABC's DISNEY PARKS CHRISTMAS PARADE Today
by TV News Desk - December 25, 2012


Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 29th annual 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' holiday TV special, airing today, December 25 on the ABC Television Network. Cast members from Disney's Newsies: The Musical, 'carry the banner' down Main Street, U.S.A., with a performance from the Tony Award-winning musical.

Photo Flash: Deborah Gibson Visits NEWSIES
by Kelsey Denette - December 24, 2012


Last night, stage and recording star Deborah Gibson and husband, Dr. Rutledge Taylor, attended a performance of Newsies to see Gibson's nephew Nicholas Lampiasi, who plays the role of Les, in the Tony Award winning new American musical.

NEWSIES Recoups on Broadway
by Kelsey Denette - December 20, 2012


Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that the Broadway production of Newsies has recouped its investment in just over nine months -- the fastest a Disney production has ever turned a profit.

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Prepares For Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade!
by Patrick Nugent - December 14, 2012


Travel to Walt Disney World with Corey Cott, Ryan Steele and Jess LeProtto as they prepare for their big moment in the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. Be sure to catch them in the parade Christmas Morning on ABC and on Broadway in the Tony Award winning musical, NEWSIES. Check out the video inside!

Photo Flash: NEWSIES Performs for the 2012 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade!
by Kelsey Denette - December 5, 2012


Corey Cott and the cast of Newsies, the Tony Award winning new American musical, will appear on the 2012 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, with a performance of "Carrying the Banner." The parade airs on ABC, beginning at 10:00am, on Christmas morning, Tuesday, December 25, 2012.

Photo Flash: NEWSIES Cast Performs in Disney Parks Christmas Parade
by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 2012


Corey Cott and the cast of Newsies, the Tony® Award winning new American musical, will appear on the 2012 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, with a performance of "Carrying the Banner." The parade airs on ABC, beginning at 10:00am, on Christmas morning, Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Check out photos from the event below!

Cast of NEWSIES to Perform on ABC's DISNEY PARKS CHRISTMAS PARADE, 12/25
by Caryn Robbins - December 3, 2012


Music, magic and merriment come together when Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 29th annual 'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' holiday TV special, airing December 25 on the ABC Television Network.

Photo Flash: Dolly Parton Visits NEWSIES!
by Nicole Rosky - November 29, 2012


Last night, eight-time Grammy Award winner and 2009 Tony® Award nominee Dolly Parton, attended a performance of Newsies, the Tony® Award winning new American musical, and visited with the cast backstage afterwards. Parton attended with the show's director, Jeff Calhoun. Calhoun first worked with Parton when he was cast as a dancer in the 1982 film version of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and recently directed both the US and UK tours of her Broadway musical 9 to 5. Check out photos of Parton with the cast below!

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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