Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#1Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/14/12 at 9:55pmAnyone going to the first preview tomorrow? Very interested to hear how the show is this time around.
#2Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/14/12 at 9:56pmOh I'll be there! Loved it at Paper Mill-- can't wait to see the changes!
pli1018
Broadway Star Joined: 4/16/07
#4Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/14/12 at 11:55pmA hugely enjoyable evening (though not flawless) and incredibly strong for a final dress. That "limited engagement" will become open-ended before opening night.
#5Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 12:03amHow was Capathia Jenkins and her number as Medda?
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#6Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 12:04am
Is the set still the same or has it expanded for the Nederlander stage? Also what are the new songs like?
pli1018
Broadway Star Joined: 4/16/07
#7Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:12pm
The Medda bit was disappointing. I'm a huge fan of Jenkins but the number isn't much. She does what she can, however the character isn't particularly important and her reappearance in Act II feels pointless.
Most of the Act I score additions-save for Katherine's great number "Watch What Happens"-kind of fell flat for me. Pulitzer's song, "The Bottom Line" is probably the worst, though the Act II reprise was a bit better. Act II's strongest addition was a duet for Katherine and Jack called "Something to Believe In". There was also a quick Brooklyn number that didn't really register.
The show's biggest merits come from Jeremy Jordan and the really fantastic choreography. With such a talented ensemble and those dances it's going to be a quite the crowd-pleaser.
#8Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:27pmAny chance this might be up on TKTS for tonight's performance?
#9Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:39pmI haven't seen this on TDF yet.
#10Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:48pmI was more curious about the TKTS booth tonight....
#11Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:51pmIt's not at the booth either at the moment.
#12Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:52pmThanks- you saved me a trip then...
#13Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:57pmTonight's performance is sold out, per the box office. The sold out sign is up and there is a cancellation line.
#14Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 8:20pm
Intermission.
Show is even stronger than it was at Papermill. Cast is outstanding, of course.
The new act 1 song for Pulitzer is much better. A vast improvement. Capathia Jenkins is very good, also an improvement. I wish her song was a little "bigger" but she's great.
There was a standing ovation after Seize the Day.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#15Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:19pmI wonder if discounts for this will ever exist.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#16Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:42pmMore when I get home, but they've got a huge hit on their hands. It's going to be a tremendous audience pleaser.
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#17Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:47pmI'm seeing it next month so looking forward to it. Looks like licensing is going to have to wait a few more years. I imagine a tour is on the cards for next year and possibly international productions.
#18Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:53pmWell that was definitely one of the most electric first previews I've ever been to- I gotta confess that I think a lot of the material is pretty mediocre but you just can't argue with a good ol musical theatre show stopper- and Newsies has them in spades-- the choreography is awfully sensational--and Jeremy Jordan is delivering a truly delightful central performance. Jenkins definitely should be given more or better to do and I think a couple of songs from Act 1 need to rethought (or replaced) but golly what a fun night at the theatre. Big hit for sure.
#19Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:55pmI'm just hoping that it's selling well enough for it to at least extend into Sept.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
Jonwo
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/16/06
#20Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:59pmI reckon the limited run will become open run but I reckon they'll wait until the reviews are out.
#21Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 10:36pmSo, who is the target audience for Newsies? Kids/Families? Adults?
gypsy4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/07
#23Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 10:40pmTarget audience is families and gay men
#24Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews
Posted: 3/15/12 at 10:43pmThanks. Who'd have thought those two groups shared a common interest?!
