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BIO

Broadway and Off Broadway: The Madwoman of Central Park West; Isn't It Romantic, by Wendy Wasserstein; Beyond Therapy, by Christopher Durang; Coming Attractions, by Ted Tally; Miami (book by Ms. Wasserstein).



Regional: Music for Mr. Durang and Albert Innaurato's Idiots Karamazov at the Yale Repertory Theatre.

Film: Oliver & Company; Tribute; Thumbelina; Newsies; Home Alone 2: Lost in New York; Used People; Life with Mikey; A Goofy Movie; The Lion King II: Simba's Pride; and 102 Dalmatians.

TV: Music and lyrics for the PBS Theatre in America production of Eve Merriam's Out of Our Father's House; The Magic Hat; The Little Mermaid (TV special); Polly; "Sesame Street"; "Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss"; and "Out of the Box."

Also many pop songs, including the Grammy Award–winning "Copacabana" the top-10 hit "I Made It Through the Rain," and songs and special material for Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae, Liza Minnelli, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, and the Muppets.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Musical Coordinator
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Musical Coordinator

Writing

Lyricist
Music
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist

Movies

Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical!
[ 2017 ] songs

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Score

Jack Feldman, Newsies

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Lyrics

Jack Feldman, Newsies The Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jack Feldman, Newsies the Musical

Videos

News


NEWSIES to Kick Off AZ Broadway Theatre 21st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Disney's Newsies: the Musical, the high-energy Broadway hit inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, is coming to Arizona Broadway Theatre's mainstage this fall. Learn more!
Disney's NEWSIES Comes to San Jose in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Playful People Productions will continue its 15th Anniversary season with Disney's Newsies, a Tony Award-winning musical based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899.
Video: The Grand Theatre High School Project Stages Disney’s NEWSIES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

The Grand Theatre High School Project will present Disney’s Newsies The Musical from September 17–27, 2025, on the Spriet Stage, with opening night on Friday, September 19. See video from of production!
NEWSIES JR. to be Presented by Rising Stars At Little Theatre Of Manchester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Little Theatre of Manchester's fun and engaging Rising Stars at Cheney Hall will present their summer youth production of Disney's Newsies, Jr. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at The Royal Theatre in Benton
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 14, 2025

‘And the world will know...’ how much I love going to the Royal Theatre in Benton. I love the theatre troupe, I love their program they cultivate with The Young Players, I love their concession stand, and I love their programming.
Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR at The Royal Theatre in Benton
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 7, 2025

When it comes to summer programming, The Royal Theatre in Benton has proven that they are absolute geniuses. Their commitment to youth involvement is unmatched—case in point: they didn’t just choose to produce Disney’s Newsies (running August 7–17), they also just wrapped up a high-energy, heart-stealing production of Newsies Jr., which I had the delight of catching on Friday, August 1.
NEWSIES Caps Off Fairfield Teen Theatre's 50th Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

Fairfield Teen Theatre is celebrating its 50th season with a production of the Tony award-winning musical NEWSIES in August at Fairfield Ludlowe High School.
Young Players Brings Disney's NEWSIES to Royal Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025

Based on the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899, this high-energy, dance-packed musical tells the story of Jack Kelley and his band of underdog newsies as they fight for justice against powerful publishing giants
Review: NEWSIES at Keystone Theatrics at The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - Jul 13, 2025

Kudos to the entire cast and crew, and to director Joe Kemprowski for an electric production that inspires and offers hope.
MCPKids! Will Present DISNEY'S NEWSIES JR. at Winthrop Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

MCPKids! will present Disney’s Newsies Jr. for three performances, July 11–13, 2025, at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center in Winthrop, ME. Adapted for middle school performers, the 60-minute musical is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2012 Tony Award-winning Broadway production.
NEWSIES JR. Comes to the Young Players
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Now is the time to seize the day! The Young Players Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR. Performances will begin in July. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!
Grand Theatre Reveals Key Artists For 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

The Grand Theatre Box Office is officially unlocked for the upcoming 2025/26 Season's Spriet Series after months of exclusive access for season ticket subscribers. Learn more about the season's artists and see how to purchase tickets!
Disney's NEWSIES to be Presented at Inland Valley Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

Tickets are now available for Inland Valley Repertory Theatre's production of Disney's Newsies. Learn more about the production being presented this summer here!
Atlanta Community Theatre Summer Preview
by Joseph Harrison - May 9, 2025

What better way to cool off on a hot, Atlanta summer evening (or afternoon!) than taking in one of these exciting productions, coming to a community theatre near you! Check out all the amazing theatre that Metro Atlanta has to offer this summer!
SISTER ACT, ANNIE and More Set for Argyle Theatre 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

The Argyle Theatre has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage season—featuring a soul-stirring, dance-filled, and family-friendly lineup of musical theatre hits. Learn more!
Photos: First look at Perry Middle School Drama Club Presents DISNEY NEWSIES JR
by Jerri Shafer - Apr 18, 2025

Inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across New York City to strike against the powerful newspaper publisher, Joseph Pulitzer when he raises the price of newspapers at the newsies’ expense. Together the newsies learn that they are stronger united and fight for what’s right. Newsies Jr. is a fun show for the entire family.
Video: Kara Lindsay, Michael James Scott and More Celebrate NEWSIES At Disney on Broadway 30 Anniversary Special
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Watch Kara Lindsay (Newsies), Michael James Scott (Aladdin), Rodney Ingram (Aladdin) and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) perform “King Of New York” from NEWSIES as part of the 30 Years of Dinsey on Broadway Concert Celebration — LIVE at EPCOT! Watch the video!
All the Broadway Actors in SNOW WHITE: Rachel Zegler, Tituss Burgess & More
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2025

Disney's new live action reimagining of Snow White is in theaters now! To celebrate, take a look inside all of the Broadway performers featured in the new movie musical, including Rachel Zegler, Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 21, 2025
by - Mar 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jack Feldman written?

Jack Feldman has written 9 shows including The Madwoman of Central Park West (Composer), Coming Attractions (Composer), Coming Attractions (Lyricist), Miami (Composer), Howard Crabtree's Whoop-Dee-Doo (Additional Material), Copacabana (Lyricist), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Composer), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Composer), Newsies (Lyricist).

What awards has Jack Feldman been nominated for?

Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Newsies The Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical.

What awards has Jack Feldman won?

Jack Feldman has won the Best Score award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies. He also received the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Newsies the Musical.

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