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Photo Flash: BRAVE's Kevin McKidd Visits NEWSIES
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2012


Newsies recently welcomed a special guest- 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Brave' star Kevin McKidd, who brought his daughter, Iona, to check out the musical. The duo posed with the cast after the show, and you can check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Cast Performs at Barnes & Noble
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Jun 25, 2012


On June 22, the cast of NEWSIES, led by Jeremy Jordan, performed and signed copies of their cast album, which was released in April, at UES Barnes & Noble (86th/Lex). BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of Jordan, Harvey Fierstein and Jack Feldman, Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Fankhauser and the cast of NEWSIES below!

American Dance Machine Workshop to Feature Works by Michael Bennett, Susan Stroman, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2012


American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) will present a workshop presentation of four classic musical theater and film dance numbers on Thursday, June 28 at New York City Center, Studio 4 at 6 pm. Each piece has been coached by artists intimately involved in their original productions; numbers from Contact, A Chorus Line, Lovely to Look At and Jerome Robbins' Broadway will be presented. The evening will be directed by Artistic Director Margo Sappington and feature live music with musical direction by Tedd Firth. ADM21 is a new not-for-profit dance company founded by Executive Director Nikki Feirt Atkins, dedicated to creating a living and vibrant archive of classic and current notable musical theater choreography.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 16 - Michael Cerveris, Michael McGrath & More - UPDATED!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2012


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Scroll below for photos from Broadway's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, NEWSIES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, EVITA, MAMMA MIA!, ANYTHING GOES, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT - featuring Tony winner Michael McGrath, AVENUE Q, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Paper Mill Playhouse, Off-Broadway's TRIASSIC PARQ: THE MUSICAL, the national tours of LEGALLY BLONDE and WAR HORSE, and the cast of MY FAIR LADY at Gateway Playhouse in Bellport.

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Cast Reacts Backstage to Christopher Gattelli's Tony Win
by Stage Tube - Jun 13, 2012


Members of THE BOOK OF MORMON cast stood next to the NEWSIES company backstage at the 2012 Tony Awards on June 10 and caught their reaction to Christopher Gattelli's Tony win for Best Choreography. Check out the video below!

TV: Alan Menken on His Tony Win - 'All the Oscars are Going to Move to the Side to Make Room For This!'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 13, 2012


Alan Menken and Jack Feldman are this year's recipients of the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) Written for Theatre for NEWSIES. An eight-time Oscar winner, this is Menken's first Tony Award. Click below to hear from the maestro and partner Jack Feldman on his newest achievement.

TV: Christopher Gattelli on His Tony Win for NEWSIES - 'I Now Feel Like I've Given Back'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 13, 2012


Christopher Gattelli is the recipient for this year's Tony Award for Best Choreography for NEWSIES. Following his win, an emotional Gattelli spoke with BroadwayWorld about what the whole expereince has meant for him.

Alan Menken & Jack Feldman Win Tony for Best Original Score for NEWSIES
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2012


Alan Menkin and Jack Feldman are this year's recipients of the Tony Award for Best Original Score(Music and Lyrics) Written for Theatre for NEWSIES.

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES' Tony Tributes to PROMISES, PROMISES, AVENUE Q and DREAMGIRLS
by Stage Tube - Jun 10, 2012


In anticipation of tonight's Tony Awards, the cast of NEWSIES, nominated for Best Musical and seven other awards, performs Tony tributes to Promises, Promises, Avenue Q and Dreamgirls. Check out the videos below!

Christopher Gattelli Wins Tony for Best Choreography for NEWSIES
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 10, 2012


Christopher Gattelli is the recipient for this year's Tony Award for Best Choreography for NEWSIES.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jess LeProtto of 'Newsies'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 30, 2012


Jess, a 'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist last year, is a Broadway veteran at 19.

Photo Flash: Memorial Day Weekend Saturday Intermission Pics - NEWSIES, JERSEY BOYS, West End's THE 39 STEPS and More!
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012


Do you ever wonder what your favorite Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tour and regional stars are doing during intermission? Thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (@KeenanBlogger), dedicated performers and excited fans, now you can see for yourself. Keenan-Bolger started the trend when he was in Mary Poppins three years ago. Keenan-Bolger Tweeted today, May 26: 'Hey theatre tweeps, its time for Saturday Intermission Pics! Snap a pic of you or ur cast at intermish and tag #SIP'

Breaking: NEWSIES Run on Broadway Is Now Open Ended!
by Robert Diamond - May 16, 2012


Surprising no one following the show's grosses, it's just been announced NEWSIES, which opened on Broadway back in March for a limited run through August 19th will now officially be an open-ended run with tickets on sale through November 18, 2012 and group sales to January of 2013. The show received 8 Tony nominations earlier this month.

Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Max Von Essen, Steve Kazee et al. Tweet Saturday Intermission - All the Photos!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2012


The Twitter-verdict is in, and boy do stage stars love sharing their intermission antics! If you have ever wondered what your favorite Broadway stars are doing backstage, thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (@KeenanBlogger), now you can see for yourself. Keenan-Bolger Tweeted on May 12: 'Okay showfolk, if you're in a show today, at intermission take a picture of yourself and tag it #SIP (Saturday Intermission Pic).' Check out Saturday backstage photos from the stars of NEWSIES, EVITA, ONCE, ROCK OF AGES, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, ANYTHING GOES, INTO THE WOODS, GODSPELL, MAME, MAMMA MIA! and more below!

Photo Flash: Stars of NEWSIES, ONCE, GODSPELL and More Tweet Saturday Intermission Pics - Updated!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2012


Do you ever wonder what your favorite Broadway stars are doing during intermission? Thanks to NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger ?(@KeenanBlogger), you can see for yourself. Keenan-Bolger Tweeted May 12: 'Okay showfolk, if you're in a show today, at intermission take a picture of yourself and tag it #SIP (Saturday Intermission Pic).' Check out backstage photos from the stars of NEWSIES, ONCE, EVITA, ROCK OF AGES, MAME, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, INTO THE WOODS and GODSPELL below!

Photo Coverage: Jerry Mitchell & More Celebrate Dancers at the Career Transition For Dancers Dinner
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 10, 2012


The Shubert Organization and Career Transition For Dancers along with the host committee: Josh Bergasse, Caitlin Carter, Charlotte D'Amboise, Krisha Marcano, Kathleen Marshall, Jerry Mitchel, Kirk Sprinkles and Sergio Trujillo welcomed The Broadway Dance Community for a Buffet Dinner & Between-Shows-Get-Together at Sardi's, Eugenia Room yesterday, May 9, 2012.

Photo Coverage: On Set of SUBMISSIONS ONLY with the 'NEWSIES'!
by SUBMISSIONS ONLY - Apr 23, 2012


This Friday, April 27, 'Submissions Only' will air its episode 2 season finale, featuring previously announced guest star Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, On The Town), right here on BroadwayWorld. While epsiode scoop is expected tomorrow, today, BroadwayWorld is excited to reveal that the boys of Newsies will also appear in the episode doing what they do best - dancing and singing. Stay tuned for more on Submissions Only - including the finale trailer - tomorrow right here!

Photo Coverage: Inside the NEWSIES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 2, 2012


A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, the latest receipient was NEWSIES cast member Aaron J. Albano at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City.

Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Celebrates Opening Night - Jeremy Jordan & More!
by Walter McBride - Mar 30, 2012


Newsies opened last night, March 29, at the Nederlander Theatre for a strictly limited performance run. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet at the celebratory after party and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - Mar 30, 2012


Newsies opened last night, March 29, at the Nederlander Theatre for a strictly limited performance run. BroadwayWorld was there on the red carpet as the stars arrived for the show and brings you complete photo coverage below!

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