Newsies The Musical 2012 - Articles Page 9.8

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

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NOW IS THE TIME TO SEIZE THE DAY with NEWSIES, Disney's triumphant, smash-hit New York musical.

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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THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- John E. Brady
by BWW - July 20, 2012

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with John E. Brady, who is starring as 'Wiesel' in NEWSIES- currently playing at the Nederlander Theatre!

BWW Interviews: Utah's Own Thayne Jasperson Makes Broadway Debut in NEWSIES
by Megan Pedersen - July 18, 2012

Utah native Thayne Jasperson talks about his debut on Broadway as Darcy in NEWSIES, his desire to play Tarzan and how he doesn't want to grow up.

Former NEWSIES Star Christian Bale Commends Broadway Cast
by Nicole Rosky - July 16, 2012

In the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES star Christian Bale chatted about a previous gig- starring in the original movie version of Newsies back in 1992. Bale said of the new Broadway show: 'They're having the success our movie never had. I'm not really into musicals. But I wish them the best.'

NEWSIES' Jeremy Jordan and GODSPELL's Morgan James Offer Master Classes, July 2012
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2012

Broadway stars Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, West Side Story) and Morgan James (Godspell, The Addams Family, Wonderland) will offer musical theatre master classes this July at The Davenport Studios in Midtown Manhattan.

STAGE TUBE: Look Back at Paper Mill Playhouse's 2011-12 Season - NEWSIES, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND and More!
by Stage Tube - July 9, 2012

Paper Mill Playhouse, a professional, regional theater in Millburn, NJ, put together the following video, which shows highlights from its 2011-2012 season of 'firsts.' Paper Mill produced the world premiere of Disney's Newsies, which transferred to Broadway, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Boeing-Boeing, Damn Yankees and Once On This Island, which featured an all-star cast. Watch below!

Photo Flash: Joe Torre Visits NEWSIES on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 9, 2012

On the same night that Jon Favreau came to see NEWSIES on Broadway, Joe Torre took his family to the Tony Award-winning production. Jeremy Jordan, a huge fan of Torre's and of baseball in general, was honored to try on Torre's World Series ring. Check out a photo of Jordan and Torre below!

Photo Flash: Heidi Klum Visits NEWSIES on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - July 8, 2012

Heidi Klum took in one of Broadway's hottest shows, NEWSIES, on Saturday, July 7th. After the matinee performance, she visited with the cast backstage, talking about Katie Holmes' recent taping of "Project Runway" while her children explored the 3-story set. Check out photos of Klum with Jeremy Jordan and Kara Lindsay below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet NEWSIES' 'Albert,' Garett Hawe!
by Kelsey Denette - July 7, 2012

The Broadway company of Newsies features Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly, John Dossett as Joseph Pulitzer, 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 alternating the role of Les. Garrett Hawe plays Albert - meet him in the video below!

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Shares Backstage Rituals!
by Nicole Rosky - July 2, 2012

NEWSIES has been playing now for several months the Nederlander Theatre, and by now the cast has lots of backstage rituals that go on before performances. In the video below, check out where they stretch, do vocal warm-ups, and more!

NEWSIES to Hold Open Casting Calls in July for 'Jack Kelly' Standby, Newsies & Female Covers
by Robert Diamond - June 27, 2012

Newsies has just announced that they are seeking a standby for the leading role of Jack Kelly, additional 'newsies' and actresses to cover female tracks. Auditions will be held in person in New York City (please see specific information below). In addition, auditions will be accepted online for those performers who are unable to make it in person via an uploaded video to YouTube.

Photo Flash: BRAVE's Kevin McKidd Visits NEWSIES
by Nicole Rosky - June 25, 2012

Newsies recently welcomed a special guest- 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Brave' star Kevin McKidd, who brought his daughter, Iona, to check out the musical. The duo posed with the cast after the show, and you can check out photos below!

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES' Alan Menken and Jeremy Jordan Recording 'Santa Fe' Bonus Track!
by Kelsey Denette - June 25, 2012

Check out NEWSIES' 'Santa Fe,' performed by Jeremy Jordan with composer Alan Menken at the piano, below!

Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Cast Performs at Barnes & Noble
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - June 25, 2012

On June 22, the cast of NEWSIES, led by Jeremy Jordan, performed and signed copies of their cast album, which was released in April, at UES Barnes & Noble (86th/Lex). BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of Jordan, Harvey Fierstein and Jack Feldman, Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Fankhauser and the cast of NEWSIES below!

NEWSIES' Jeremy Jordan and GODSPELL's Morgan James to Offer Master Classes, July 2012
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012

Broadway stars Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, West Side Story) and Morgan James (Godspell, The Addams Family, Wonderland) will offer musical theatre master classes this July at The Davenport Studios in Midtown Manhattan.

NEWSIES' Costume Designer Tobin Ost Set for The Lynne Show, 6/19
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2012

It's Tony Award Month on The Lynne Show, which features interviews with NEWSIES costume designer Tobin Ost and actor Laura Osnes. See details below.

STAGE TUBE: Jared Zirilli Interviews NEWSIES and iCarly Actor Max Ehrich on 'Broadway Boo's!'
by Stage Tube - June 17, 2012

Jared Zirilli (of Off-Broadway's FAT CAMP, original Broadway cast of Lysistrata Jones, Wicked, Twilight the Musical) brings episode 26 of the Jared Zirilli Blog and his fifth interview installment of 'Jared's Broadway Boo's!' with Max Ehrich of Newsies, iCarly, and One Life to Live!

Newsies The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are 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
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 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 (Drama Desk Awards) for Christopher Gattelli, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Jack Feldman, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Alan Menken, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Danny Troob, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Jeremy Jordan, Distinguished Production of a Musical (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Christopher Gattelli, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jeff Calhoun, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has Newsies The Musical won?
Newsies The Musical has won several 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 awards were given by prestigious organizations like the Drama Desk Awards, Drama League Awards, and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Christopher Gattelli, Jack Feldman, Alan Menken, Danny Troob, Jeremy Jordan, and Jeff Calhoun were among the talented individuals recognized for their contributions to the show.
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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