NEWSIES: STORIES OF THE UNLIKELY BROADWAY HIT Out Today
by Pat Cerasaro - February 4, 2014
A new book all about the making of one of Broadway's most recent unexpected hit musicals byway of the NEWSIES tome NEWSIES: STORIES OF THE UNLIKELY BROADWAY HIT by Ken Cerniglia is out today.
Liana Hunt to Succeed Kara Lindsay in Broadway's NEWSIES as 'Katherine Plumber'
by Tyler Peterson - January 31, 2014
Newsies, the Tony Award-winning "Critics' Pick" about to enter its third year on Broadway, welcomes Liana Hunt to the role of the show's leading lady Katherine Plumber, beginning Monday, February 3rd. Kara Lindsay, who created the role, will play her final performance this Sunday, February 2nd.
NEWSIES to Hold Auditions for Broadway, North American Tour in Las Vegas, 1/31
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2014
Disney Theatrical Productions will hold an open call audition for male dancers for both the Broadway and upcoming North American touring productions of Newsies, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical smash, in Las Vegas on Friday, January 31 at 4pm at the Alexis Park Resort Hotel (375 East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169). This audition will be first come, first serve and is for technically-trained Equity and non-Equity male dancers between 16 - 22 years old of all ethnicities who can tap and sing well.
THE CHEW's Carla Hall Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES Today
by TV News Desk - January 16, 2014
Today, January 16th, 'The Chew's host Carla Hall takes viewers behind-the-scenes of her recent visit to Disney's 'Newsies' where she had the chance to sing, dance and mingle backstage with the cast of the Tony award-winning hit Broadway musical.
'The Chew's Carla Hall to Go Behind-the-Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES, 1/16
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2014
On Thursday, January 16th, 'The Chew's host Carla Hall takes viewers behind-the-scenes of her recent visit to Disney's "Newsies" where she had the chance to sing, dance and mingle backstage with the cast of the Tony award-winning hit Broadway musical.
New NEWSIES Character Trading Card Introduced
by Pat Cerasaro - January 2, 2014
The final day of 2013 brought with it yet another addition to the ever-growing collection of digital trading cards released in promotion of Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway.
NEWSIES Kicks Off GET UP & GO Wellness Campaign
by Pat Cerasaro - December 30, 2013
The Tony Award-winning musical NEWSIES is lending its support to a new campaign promoting wellness intended to fight obesity titled GET UP & GO and the cast of the hit musical showed off some seriously impressive skills in introducing the new promotion.
NEWSIES to Launch Wellness Campaign on 'ABC WORLD NEWS' Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - December 26, 2013
Newsies, the Tony Award-winning “critics' pick” Broadway musical smash announces a new campaign called “NEWSIES: Get Up and Go,” in support of Disney Magic of Healthy Living. The campaign will promote fun ways that kids can lead healthier lifestyles through dance, inspired by the show's Tony Award-winning choreography and music.
Photo Flash: Gloria Steinem Visits Broadway's NEWSIES
by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2013
Gloria Steinem, acclaimed feminist author and activist, took her family to see the Tony Award®-winning smash-hit musical Newsies at the Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st St.) on Friday night. Following the performance, Ms. Steinem went backstage and enthusiastically greeted actress Kara Lindsay, who plays trailblazing journalist Katherine Plumber, exclaiming, 'a fellow organizer!' The two chatted at length about the 1899 newsboy strike on which the musical is based and the real-life journalist, Nellie Bly, who inspired Lindsay's character.
Photo Flash: Neil Patrick Harris Unites with NEWSIES Cast for Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - December 19, 2013
Cast members from Newsies, the Tony Award® winning new American musical, will appear with Neil Patrick Harris in the opening number of the 2013 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The original song, 'Are You Ready For Christmas?,' is staged by Newsies' Tony Award winning choreographer, Christopher Gattelli and written by David Javerbaum ('The Daily Show,' Cry-Baby) and Adam Schlesinger ('Fountains of Wayne,'Cry-Baby), who have previously penned tunes for Neil Patrick Harris' hosting turns on The Tony Awards and The Emmy Awards. The parade airs on ABC, beginning at 10:00am EST/ 9:00am C/P, on Christmas morning, Wednesday, December 25, 2013.
BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- NEWSIES
by BWW Special Coverage - November 30, 2013
It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. Newsies is currently in its second year at the Nederlander Theatre, having played almost 700 performances.
Photo Flash: NEWSIES Casts Gets FROZEN at NYC Screening
by Nicole Rosky - November 15, 2013
Just last night, the cast of Broadway's Newsies gathered for a special ealry screening of Disney's newest animated film- Frozen. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast before they headed inside to check out the movie!