Is Newsies based on true events?
Newsies, which began life as a Disney movie before morphing into a brand-new stage musical at Paper Mill Playhouse, was inspired by a real-life event: the strike of newsboys against Joseph Pulitzer and other publishers who tried to take more than their fair share of the young workers’ earnings.
What time period is Newsies set?
1899
NEWSIES is set in 1899—the end of the 19th century and a time of great change around the world.
On what date did Newsies officially open on Broadway?
March 29, 2012
On March 29, 2012, one of Disney and Broadway’s biggest hits officially opened at the Nederlander Theatre: Newsies.
What Tony Awards did Newsies win?
The show won the Tony for Best Choreography (Christopher Gattelli) and Best Original Score (Alan Menken and Jack Feldman).
Who does Jack fall in love with in newsies?
One of the new characters the musical has birthed is Katherine Plumber, a young reporter who becomes of particular interest to our hero, Jack Kelly. Katherine is actually a combination of Bryan Denton, the news reporter who helps lead the newsies. and Sarah, Jack’s love interest.
When did Jeremy Jordan leave Newsies?
September 4
It was announced in June 2012 that Jordan would join the cast of NBC’s Smash for season two playing Jimmy. He filmed episodes for Smash while performing in Newsies until his final performance in the musical on September 4.
What is wrong with Crutchie in newsies?
The crippling effects of polio have left him with a bum leg but you won’t find him looking for sympathy. A tough little guy, he’s always got a wisecrack and a smile.
How much did it cost to make spot the newsies?
As the newsies celebrate his return, Sarah and Jack kiss, and Spot gets a ride back to Brooklyn from Roosevelt. Walt Disney Pictures tapped its film financing partner, Touchwood Pacific Partners, to fund the production of the film. The production had a $15 million budget.
Is Newsies ending its run on Broadway?
“Disney Musical Newsies to End Broadway Run”. Playbill. Archived from the original on June 25, 2014.
Why did the newsies go on strike in the newspaper man?
Attempting to outdo his business rival William Randolph Hearst, New York World publisher Joseph Pulitzer raises the prices that the newsies must pay to buy newspapers from his distribution centers. Angered, Jack and David galvanize the other Manhattan newsies to go on strike (“The World Will Know”).
What happens to David and Les in Newsies?
Unlike most of the newsies, David and Les are not orphans or runaways; they have a home and family, and go to work in order to help their family get back on their feet financially, as their father was fired from his factory job due to an injury. Jack is invited to the Jacobs’ home for dinner, where he becomes enamored with their sister Sarah.