STAGE TUBE: Ghostlight to Release NEWSIES Original Cast Recording!

As the cast and crew begin preparations for Newsies, the musical on Broadway, plans for the original cast recording have been announced. Revealed exclusively from behind-the-scenes at the first rehearsal, the original cast recording will be released this spring on Ghostlight Records and recorded March 3rd - 5th in New York City. Click below to watch the cast announce the news!

The cast recording will feature the musical's score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act) and lyricist Jack Feldman, with book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy). The stage version introduces brand-new songs while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film, including ‘Carrying the Banner,' ‘Seize the Day,' ‘King of New York' and ‘Santa Fe.' The iconic music will be performed by the musical's original cast, headed by Jeremy Jordan.The limited engagement of Newsies plays its first Broadway preview on March 15th, prior to its March 29th opening night. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies is directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Big River revival) and choreographed by Tony nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific revival).

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