Newsies The Musical 2012

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

Newsies The Musical - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

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

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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After Duds, Disney Takes Flight With ‘Newsies’: Review
8 / 10

The Newsies, led by Jeremy Jordan’s spunkily dese-dem-dose Jack Kelly, are inexhaustible. Like the happy, hungry pickpockets in “Oliver!” their tribulations fade in the hook of a catchy anthem, several of which have been provided by Menken (music) and Feldman (lyrics), augmenting their score for the film.

Broadway review: 'Newsies'
8 / 10

There's not a new idea about musicals in Newsies - just a superb rendering of all the old ones. The show makes you realize again that, against all odds, musicals can feel like real life. ... The choreography by Christopher Gattelli adds another striking element and the cast dances it with real joy, executing its demanding slides, flips and high-jumps as though they were innate movements.

Kings of New York! NEWSIES National Tour Launches in NY Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 11, 2014

NEWSIES, the Tony Award-winning 'critics' pick' Broadway musical smash, launches a North American tour today, October 11 2014, in Schenectady, NY at Proctors.

STAGE TUBE: Watch the NEWSIES Cast Take Their FINAL Energetic Curtain Call!
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 24, 2014

The cast of the Tony Award-winning musical NEWSIES took their excited final bows at the Nederlander Theatre today to uproarious applause from a packed audience. NEWSIES featured 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 was directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his work. NEWSIES enjoyed almost two and a half years on Broadway.

The Bottom Line- Broadway Bids Farewell to NEWSIES!
by BWW Special Coverage - August 24, 2014

The sad has finally arrived. After over two years at the Nederlander Theatre, Disney's NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway tonight, August 24. All this week we've been bringing you snapshots from the NEWSIES 'paper route' -- from the movie to how the show got to the Great White Way, to the show's still-burgeoning fandom, and its award-winning cast and creative team. Miss any of our Special Editions? Check out a recap of all the Newsies love by clicking the links below!

Last Edition: Original and Current NEWSIES Stars Recall Favorite Memories!
by BWW Special Coverage - August 24, 2014

NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway tonight Sunday, August 24, but BroadwayWorld (and the rest of New York, we hope) isn't ready to let the musical leave just yet! Throughout the week, we've been spreading the Newsies love by bringing you favorite memories from a slew of the current and past stars of the show. Check out a roundup of the submissions below!

Last Edition: NEWSIES Stars Recall Favorite Memories- Thayne Jasperson
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2014

NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway this coming Sunday, August 24, but BroadwayWorld (and the rest of New York, we hope) isn't ready to let the musical leave just yet! Throughout the week, we continue the Newsies love by bringing you favorite memories from a slew of the current and past stars of the show!

Last Edition: NEWSIES Stars Recall Favorite Memories- Jess LeProtto
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2014

NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway this coming Sunday, August 24, but BroadwayWorld (and the rest of New York, we hope) isn't ready to let the musical leave just yet! Throughout the week, we continue the Newsies love by bringing you favorite memories from a slew of the current and past stars of the show!

Something to Believe In- A Salute to NEWSIES' Fansies!
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2014

Below, BroadwayWorld salutes the epic fan-base that has kept the phenomenon that is Newsies alive over the years. Though the original film did poorly in theatres, it quickly became a cult classic, with a following that could rival some of the craziest out there. Below, we bring you a roundup of some of our very favorite Fansie performances from Youtube and beyond!

Kings of New York - NEWSIES at the Tonys!
by BWW Special Coverage - August 21, 2014

In honor of the beloved show's final week of performances, BWW is taking a look back at some of NEWSIES' big wins during the 2012 awards season!

STAGE TUBE: Corey Cott and the Cast of NEWSIES Accept Ice Bucket Challenge from PIPPIN!
by Stage Tube - August 20, 2014

The national tour company of PIPPIN challenged the Broadway cast of NEWSIES to complete the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and the boys have taken them up on their dare. NEWSIES is now challenging Alan Cumming and the Broadway company of CABARET, the Broadway company of MATILDA, and James Iglehart and the cast of ALADDIN. Watch their submission below!

'The World Will Know!' The Original Cast of NEWSIES - Where Are They Now?
by BWW Special Coverage - August 23, 2014

In honor of the beloved show's final week of performances, BWW is taking a look at where the original NEWSIES principal cast members and creative team have landed after carrying the banner for a final time!

Last Edition: NEWSIES Stars Recall Favorite Memories- Ken Travis
by Nicole Rosky - August 21, 2014

NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway this coming Sunday, August 24, but BroadwayWorld (and the rest of New York, we hope) isn't ready to let the musical leave just yet! Throughout the week, we continue the Newsies love by bringing you favorite memories from a slew of the current and past stars of the show!

Last Edition: NEWSIES Stars Recall Favorite Memories- Luca Padovan
by Nicole Rosky - August 20, 2014

NEWSIES plays its final performance on Broadway this coming Sunday, August 24, but BroadwayWorld (and the rest of New York, we hope) isn't ready to let the musical leave just yet! Throughout the week, we continue the Newsies love by bringing you favorite memories from a slew of the current and past stars of the show!

Newsies The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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
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.
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.
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.
Newsies The Musical has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography for Christopher Gattelli, Outstanding Lyrics for Jack Feldman, Outstanding Music for Alan Menken, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Orchestrations for Danny Troob at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, the production received a Distinguished Performance Award for Jeremy Jordan and a Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards. The show was also recognized with nominations for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, along with Outstanding Choreographer for Christopher Gattelli, Outstanding Director of a Musical for Jeff Calhoun, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Newsies The Musical has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards. Christopher Gattelli won for choreography, Jack Feldman for lyrics, Alan Menken for music, and Danny Troob for orchestrations. Jeremy Jordan received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, while the production won Distinguished Production of a Musical. Additionally, the show received Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, where Christopher Gattelli won for Outstanding Choreographer and Jeff Calhoun for Outstanding Director of a Musical. Newsies The Musical was also recognized with the awards for Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
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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