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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 29, 2012
Closing: August 24, 2014

Newsies The Musical - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More


Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036

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NEWSIES to Play the Piccadilly or Savoy in Spring 2014?
by Christina Mancuso - May 31, 2013


According to rumors and other reports by whatsonstage.com, producers of Disney's NEWSIES may be getting closer to finding a home in the West End late 2013 or early 2014. According to reporst, Disney is 'trying to secure either the Piccadilly or the Savoy theatres' for Spring 2014. A venue may be announced as early as next week.

Photo Flash: Elvis Costello and Diana Krall Visit NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013


Elvis Costello and Diana Krall seized the day on Sunday, May 20, at the hit Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, NEWSIES. Following the performance, the couple visited with the cast backstage. Check out a photo below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NEWSIES Essential Homme Photo Shoot
by Christina Mancuso - May 8, 2013


Take a look behind-the-scenes of the Essential Homme Photo Shoot featuring the cast of Disney's NEWSIES. Pick of a copy of Essential Homme Magazine today to see the full spread! BroadwayWorld has a video of the photoshoot below!

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES and ANNIE Face Off at the Record-Breaking 2013 Easter Bonnet Competition!
by Kelsey Denette - April 30, 2013


The orphans of Annie and paperboys of Disney's Newsies teamed up for a dance-and-rap rumble to resolve who could lay claim to being the ultimate Broadway show about New York. The scrappy, energetic number earned them a runner-up nod for best presentation at the 27th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition - check it out below!

Photo Flash: LA Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw Visits NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2013


Last night, April 22, after arriving in New York for a three game series against the Mets, LA Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, attended the hit Broadway musical Newsies. Following the performance, Clayton and Ellen visited with the cast backstage. Scroll below for a photo of the pair with the cast!

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Special Good Morning America Performance!
by Kelsey Denette - April 1, 2013


The show just celebrated one year on Broadway and you can view their special performance on ABC's Good Morning America below!

Photo and Video Flashback- NEWSIES' Trip to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - March 30, 2013


BroadwayWorld brings you a flashback of the show's journey to the stage below!

STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin & More Audition for 'Patrick's Mother' in NEWSIES!
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2013


In the video below, Youtube personalities Patty & Emily launch their own search for Patrick's Mother- the much-loved role from the NEWSIES movie that was cut from the stage version of the show. Kate Baldwin, Laura Benanti, Jessica Phillips, Ann Harada and more all give it their best shot in hilarous auditions for the role.

Photo Coverage: NEWSIES Celebrates One Year on Broadway with Cast, Cake & Creatives!
by Walter McBride - March 29, 2013


Newsies, the hit Tony Award-winning musical celebrated its first year on Broadway with its entire creative team and Mauro Castano from Carlo's Bakery and TLC's 'Cake Boss,' who created a one of a kind cake for the special occasion.

FREEZE FRAME: NEWSIES Celebrates One Year on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - March 28, 2013


Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, with a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Newsies is directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his work. The show just celebrated one year on Broadway and you can check out a photo preview from the festivities below!

NEWSIES Will Offer Free Ticket Lottery to Celebrate One Year on Broadway, 3/23-29
by Kelsey Denette - March 22, 2013


Newsies, The Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical, celebrates one year on Broadway March 29th at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street, New York City).

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Celebrates a Year on Broadway!
by Stage Tube - March 21, 2013


Andrew Keenan-Bolger and the cast of Newsies celebrate their one year anniversary on Broadway. The cast looks back on highlights of the past year. Check out the video below!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 9 - Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Last SIPs with NEWSIES, HANDS ON A HARDBODY and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 9, 2013


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature Andrew Keenan-Bolger's last SIP with the cast of NEWSIES before he moves on to TUCK EVERLASTING, a first intermission pic from HANDS ON A HARDBODY, plus photos from SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, KINKY BOOTS, SPIDER-MAN, THE FANTASTICKS, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, TOP HAT in the West End, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, FLASHDANCE, BUNNICULA, HIT THE WALL, MARY POPPINS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES, ANNIE and much more!

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, March 2 - NEWSIES and BOOK OF MORMON Channel SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2013


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature the casts of NEWSIES and BOOK OF MORMON channeling SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, a goodbye SIP from MARY POPPINS, some quirky pics from the cast of WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, and images from THE FANTASTICKS, TOP HAT in the West End, PETER PAN, JERSEY BOYS, THE LION KING, CAROUSEL with the NY Philharmonic, CHICAGO, HIT THE WALL, BUNNICULA, ANNIE, FLASHDANCE, ANYTHING GOES and more!

Photo Flash: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Visit NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2013


Last night, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas spent a perfect night out on Broadway at the hit musical Newsies. During intermission, they were reading through their Playbill, discussing the cast and noting the work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli. At the end of the show, they joined in the immediate standing ovation and went backstage following the performance to meet the cast, taking photos with leads Corey Cott and Kara Lindsay.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Original NEWSIES Star Bill Pullman Visits Nederlander Theatre!
by Jennifer Broski - February 19, 2013


Just last night, star of the original movie version of Newsies, Bill Pullman, attended a performance of the Tony Award winning new American musical, and visited with the cast backstage afterwards. Additionally, 'Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller stopped by for a quick photo with the cast. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities backstage and you can check out exclusive photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: SIPS, Feb 16 - NEWSIES Photobomb Extravaganza & More!
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2013


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a slew of photo bombs (Homeland, Django Unchained, The Heiress, Jurassic Park, Downton Abbey and more!) using NEWSIES' new 'Photo Booth' app, THE BOOK OF MORMON's intermission snack, a water break for the ladies of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, a 'sensible boob shot' from the stars of ROCK OF AGES, a goodbye to Aaron Carter at THE FANTASTICKS off-Broadway, and photos from the West End's TOP HAT, plus SPIDER-MAN, MARY POPPINS, JERSEY BOYS, BUNNICULA, FANCY NANCY, FLASHDANCE, WEST SIDE STORY and many more!

NEWSIES Releases Photo Booth App
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013


Disney's NEWSIES has released its first social media app for iPhone and Android devices. The Newsies Photo Booth app is available for free download via the iTunes and Google Play stores. To download the app, visit www.newsiesthemusical.com/photobooth.

NEWSIES Launches Nationwide Audition Tour in Philadelphia, 2/8
by Nicole Rosky - February 4, 2013


Newsies has just announced nationwaide auditions that start this weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Accoridng to the casting notice the show is seeking: males, 16-22, of all ethnicities, who are strong and technically trained dancers who also tap and sing well. Acrobatics/tumbling a plus. For additional information, click here.

Newsies The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Newsies The Musical and what's the order?
Overture
Santa Fe - Prologue
Carrying the Banner
The Bottom Line
That's Rich
I Never Planned On You / Don't Come a-Knocking
The World Will Know
Watch What Happens
Seize the Day
Santa Fe - Reprise
King of New York
Letter from the Refuge
Watch What Happens - Reprise
The Bottom Line - Reprise
Brooklyn's Here
Something to Believe In
Once and for All
Finale

Newsies The Musical History

Other Productions of Newsies The Musical

2011   Regional (US) Paper Mill Production
Regional (US)
2012   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2014   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Adapted Revival
St. Louis, MO (Regional)

Newsies The Musical - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Stage to Screen Production Newsies
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Christopher Gatelli
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jeff Calhoun
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Andrew Keenan-Bolger
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Newsies
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Danny Troob
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Tobin Ost
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Jack Feldman
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Alan Menken
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Ken Travis
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Jack Feldman
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Alan Menken
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Danny Troob
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jeremy Jordan
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical ((Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Christopher Gattelli
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Jeff Calhoun
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Andrew Keenan-Bolger
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2012 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Harvey Fierstein
2012 Tony Awards Best Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jeff Calhoun
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Disney Theatrical Productions
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Thomas Schumacher
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Newsies the Musical
2012 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Danny Troob
2012 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Alan Menken
2012 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jack Feldman
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jeremy Jordan
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Tobin Ost
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Sven Ortel

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