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Now is the time to seize the day with NEWSIES, Disney’s smash-hit New York musical. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike on their feet. This inspiring true story about a band of underdogs who stand up to the most powerful men in New York is a record-breaking, high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.
NEWSIES is “EXHILARATING!” (NY Daily News) and “ELECTRIFYING!” (Vogue) with music from Tony Award® winners Alan Menken and Jack Feldman as well as dancing from Tony Award® winner Christopher Gattelli. “A THRILLING AMERICAN MUSICAL” (Philadelphia Inquirer) with a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein and directed by Tony Award® nominee Jeff Calhoun, NEWSIES is a “TOP CRITICS’ PICK” (New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly).
It’s “THE PERFECT MUSICAL FOR OUR TIMES!” (The Star-Ledger) and now’s the perfect time to get your tickets to the true, New York story that can only be seen in New York.
Such a great show! Amazing dancing and music. The talent was incredible. Especially enjoyed seeing Evan and Jess from SYTYCD! Nice to see a family show with such a high level of talent!
I have to admit I was blown away by the production of Newsies at the Nederlander Theater in NYC. While I've been a fan of the movie since it came out (saw it in the theater and had it on VHS/DVD), I was not prepared for how tight the show was when the curtain went up. Easily the best dancing/choreography on Broadway right now. The cast is likable and immensely talented. Although the show clocks in at 2 and a half hours, it doesn't seem that long as the show moves at a fairly fast clip. Minor complaints all involve the Pulitzer character which is by no means a criticism of the great John Dossett; there are some plot point that are a bit contrived and Pulitzer's numbers don't add momentum to the show despite Dossett's skillful chops. All in all a great time at the theater!
I was so disappointed in this musical. Most musicals I have seen I have been to 3 or 4 times, Newsies will unfortunately not be one of them. The performers are not to blame, they were wonderful for what they were given. Yet, the director completely butchered the story of the Newsies and what it was all about. The Newsies were a bunch of rough street wise kids who had to fight to survive. The directing by Kenny Ortega was brilliant all of the dance scenes were hard hitting in the movie where as in the play you can tell it was classical trained dancers. The "New Generation" spin they tried to put on the story was horrible. Newsies was a musical already there was no need for change. The addition of Katherine in replacement of Denton was horrible. Making Jack "Cowboy" Kelly, who was this street smart, tough, wise cracking boy a painter ruined his charismatic character completely. I literally put my head down in ACT II and covered my eyes when jack was "painting." ALL important scenes that were left out or done wrong. 1.)They should have shown the boys home 2.) They should have had the scene where Jack goes to Brooklyn to see Spot. 3.)They should have had Brooklyn come in during the fight "Have no fear Brooklyn is here" was a classic line and totally misplaced. 4.) That being said both Jack and Spot should have been in the "King of New York Scene." 5.) Jack is the leader of the Newsies and you leave him out of the rally scene? Which is where he is supposed to be arrested. 6.) NOT EVERY HANDSHAKE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SPiT AND A SHAKE it took away from what Symbolized. 7.) The whole point of Jack singing about Santa Fe was to meet up with his "family." So many more things to name, but not enough time. My advice if you are a fan of the movie or if it is you favorite like it is mine, skip the musical. I have said for years I wanted Newsies to go to Broadway then waited months to see it just to go home and have to watch the movie over again because it does not compare. It no longer teaches a history lesson in any way shape or form.
A fantastic play. Worth every penny. The dancing was amazing and the best that I have seen in a play EVER
everything, from the story, the music, the set, the dancing, and the cast, will leave you so uplifted, happy, and full of energy and optimism. this is a truly great show and an astounding performance!!
The show was absolutely amazing! A great story with incredible acting, singing and dancing!
Finally this film & story have been brought to the Broadway stage. Went into it expecting just a stage adaption of the movie and was blown away. The cast was packed with great singers...choreography was amazing and the cast nailed it!! The set design was amazing, great lighting and a fresh use of video projection to help tell the story. Would recommend to all that are traveling to NYC!
My daughter and I loved this show. Wonderful musical numbers, great dancing. Very enjoyable afternoon.
This show was unbelievable! It strayed only slightly, in my opinion, from the beloved movie with a few new songs and consolidated characters. However the story flowed really nicely. The music was only outdone by the dancing. It was phenomenal. Not to give away anything, but the newspaper/floor dance was amazing. Loved it all.
Most amazing thing I've ever seen! Wonderful dancing and voices. Christian Bale would be proud!
I was worried, having heard there were (of course) parts of the movie left out, new songs added, etc. But I 100% loved it: I would have stayed in my seat and seen it all again. It's a kind of old-fashioned song and dance musical, with a compelling true story behind it. I recommend it to anyone: OK for children maybe 5-6 and up. Everyone will find something to love about it!
Was wanting to love this show but didn't-couldn't anybody take the time to write a better book and music. Kids were good and so was the lead but it was very unsatisfying as a whole.
Disney did it again! UPBEAT... Talent, Music and Choreography, makes this stage adaptation from the movie "dépeint l'excellence." This is not a typical Disney presentation for the real young. Best suited for later teens and above. Recommend it highly. The movie wasn't a box office hit, but I can honestly say I would see this broadway show again, once out of the preview stage. The music sticks in your head after leaving the theatre. Tell tail signs of a memorable performance. Thank you Jack Feldman and Alan Menken. Great Job.
If you liked the movie you will love the musical. But Disney has done it again. The dancing by the boys is fantastic.
It was an incredible show! I would recommend it to everyone. Thanks for bringing it to Broadway.
Hated how they changed the story line.. Acting was okay. DANCING AND SINGING FROM the "newsies" was absolutely incredible. I smiled the entire time my face hurt!
If you thought the movie was good then you have to see this show, no doubt about it! The energy is absolutely amazing. There's not a point without awesome dances or the flow of beautiful voices. It is such a fun and entertaining piece of perfection. I ended up buying tickets for the second show in the same day! Plus, it's a bonus being able to wait outside after it is over and tell the performers how amazing they are. Definitely worth going to see...over and over again!
I've waiting since '92 to see The Newsies brought to life and it finally happened and it was amazing! The dancing, singing and acting were great! The stage props, lighting and all the effects were great as well! Though it strayed from the movie the script was full of surprises and twists that went so well for Broadway. It was worth every penny and it would see it again in a heart beat!
The singing and choreography were what I hoped for and more. The cast did great. Didn't follow the movie's storyline but that made it new and exciting. Parking was dissapointing and not as advertised, take the train.
Great stage adaptation by Harvey Fierstein. While I am a big musical fan, I don't tend to care for Disney "kiddie" productions. But this one I highly recommend. It pays tribute to the movie, but changes the story line enough to also make it feel fresh and new. Awesome cast, including some of the originals from when it was at the Paper Mill theater in NJ last year. I plan on seeing it at least once more before the run ends. Songs are still stuck in my head four days later.
