Jack arrives, having accepted Pulitzer's deal, and is booed off the stage when he encourages the newsies to call off the strike. Must have a great contemporary tenor voice. The newsboys KNOW this. HANNAH is Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary. An accompanist will be provided. Though she only has a brief dance solo in King of New York, Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt diction is key. In Santa Fe (Prolouge) you see Jack as this dreamer who wants more for his life. At first the newsies think the cops are there to help them, but the police join the fight on the Snyders side and begin arresting newsies and taking them away. POLICEMEN assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. Newsies Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. Newsies tells the story of a group of newsboys who band together to protest against the unfair working conditions they face at the hands of their employers. When you hear this, you want nothing but change! A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. @b~kq+njB[|'Pg;x {,Zs5&!r2}]SY78FD,}M`Lh%W{dr0_EK :i. [7D$/EO&G6C)t[dki%4NTn+x{EBSSkMr;=^5}^# Xlz}iaMB,Z:*y~#%X? Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. %PDF-1.5 * Newsies was nominated for eightTony Awards, winning two. * Some alumni from the Broadway production reprised their leading roles, notably Jeremy Jordan as Jack, Kara Lindsay as Katherine, Ben Fankhauser as Davey, Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie and Tommy Bracco as Spot Conlon. The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzers attempts to shut down the newsies strike. A street-smart kid with a dark, artistic soul right beneath the bluster; not a blowhard. But when the prices of papes are hiked and the newsies are hung out to dry, there is nothing left to do but open the gates and seize the day! Led by charismatic Jack and independent, young newspaper reporter Katherine Plummer, the Newsies form a union and organize a strike against the greedy publisher of the New York World. FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2 - Nun / Woman / Bowery Beauty / Medda understudy Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Everyone will first learn a short dance combination on the stage with our choreographer. Seitz fq\fyjJU@Bn6hW6sI7g%\?2_8ky!)}B-^cS Look for a performer who can portray this astute entertainer with great comic delivery, while standing firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. JOSEPH PULITZER, a pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Differences between the 1992 Film and the 2012 Broadway Musical. He had survived by taking food from trash cans and drinking water from the rivers. Theyintimidate the newsies and arrest Crutchie. The editor of theWorldwhoadvises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper. No freedom. The producers are also thrilled that director and choreographer Matt Cole won the 2023 Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer.. JACK KELLY, the charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Such a fun and hip song! stream While only three performers have solos, feel free to make this ensemble group as big or small as best fits your production. )Qm>"z)Ie# 0d#fB}/0$3713w3%&@q^F^Ef p6aJb@Zr"6cpIo%hIK1 e #wwE~3{'DS?f(;)6LXsi8N{nY687":D YmG[} fq_$I`Kom3 v:$[D8&/\]1b(?+!dTM)XZamYY$=vu@.ti-)C9dd$*VQ {1l/MJD O endstream endobj 37 0 obj <>stream Katherine and her photographer Darcyarrive just in time to snap a triumphant photo. Disney has given us several updates to dialogue and lyrics to provide more opportunities for actors and to be more inclusive. A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Just as Jack is about to set out for Santa Fe, he realizes that the newsies are his family and, after all, those papes ain't gonna sell themselves ("Finale"). An editor at "The World" who advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the newsies paper. Cast Breakdown. 309-663-2121. No papes. Aka Weasel. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Gender: male Age: 13 to 20 Scabs Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. hn7_e. A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. OSCAR & MORRIS DELANCEY, toughs who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point. * Jack Kelly is the amalgamation of several historical leaders of the Newsboys Strike of 1899, primarily Kid Blink (who is featured in the film but omitted from the musical), known as a charismatic speaker and a leader to the younger boys. Join MTI and Broadway Media in celebrating 20 years of #Hairspray. endobj Mar 2023 31. menominee school referendum Facebook; olivier pierre actor death Twitter; should i have a fourth baby quiz Google+; what happened to susan stephen . The lyrics to Santa Fe are changed to compensate for this change. Distinguishing features: warp on arm, face littered with freckles, always looks tired, Personality: cheeky, sarcastic, kind, smirks way to much, dark humor, only talks a lot around certain people. This isnt a lyric but a quote before the first song in ACT II King of New York, but its one I love. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. There are several non-dancing roles and we would love to have a group of dedicated pit singers to help cover the vocal parts. An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women arent taken seriously. His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. Though she only has a brief dance solo in King of New York, Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt diction is key. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. And a shop if you wanna take a look Insta: @burton8p | YJ blog: yjwhatif.tumblr.com | YouTube: Burton Page Height. 1 Racetrack Higgins; 2 Splasher; Explore Wikis Universal Conquest Wiki. When they add their support to the strike in their feature number Brooklyns Here, they cause a waterfall effect that brings every other newsie in the city on board. Larger ensemblesmost performers may be a member of at least one of these groups. Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. NEWSIES, including ALBERT, BUTTONS, ELMER, FINCH, HENRY, IKE, JO JO, MIKE, MUSH, RACE, ROMEO, SPECS, SPLASHER, and TOMMY BOY, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City who go on strike for a livable wage. Please remember that if you do not receive a callback it does not mean that you are not cast in the show or being considered for a major role, but rather that we do not need to see anything additional from you. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. This performer must be able to switch from a practical, efficient stage manager personality to an energetic and entertaining host of the show when they are on stage at the club. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Callbacks will have readings from the script and those scenes will be available on the CPT website prior to auditions. The American dream. Club 57 Wiki. Pulitzer reveals Katherine to be his daughter and offers a betrayed Jack a choice: get sent to The Refuge or renounce the strike and leave New York with pockets full of cash. EXTRA! 1 0 obj He should read as much younger than the other newsies. Splasher had always had a talent for swimming since he was very young and loves swimming in the lakes near their house. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. true /ColorSpace 7 0 R /Intent /Perceptual /SMask 16 0 R /BitsPerComponent !w-5?,us^_.NVX "H8+BU,EjNoPJ@ (%. Adisgruntled paper-pusher who uses the Delancey brothers as his muscle, runs distribution for the World and has little patience or sympathy for the newsies. We shouldnt repeat those before us mistakes but LEARN from them. The strike is over! Since the play rights for newsies has come out, many people have seen the character list and see a certain name they have never heard, Splasher. The new cast members joining on 19 April are Spencer Darlaston-Jones as Romeo, Morgan Gregory as . Newsies, Disney's award-winning Broadway musical, is premiering in the UK at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in 2022. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming. qp ~(Pp|5aZb|mk\6(#DINEF6V3v>VwkQm:B=;8 Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Quick, funny, and resourceful, she boldly captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies strike. A new show will be terrorizing your stage soon! The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming. These roles require two performers who work together well with good comic timing, but can also be physically intimidating. His real name is William Steele, or his nickname Will. Right in the middle of any mischief; a real charmer. <> Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack. No papes. Bruised and battered, the newsies are about to lose hope. GET YA PAPES! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story,Newsiesfeatures a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors,Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). That said, please do consider a character's education/upbringing/class when deciding how to voice them, because that will definitely affect the way that they speak (grammar, articulation, etc)! One of the strike's leaders was known as Kid Blink, a name given to a lesser character in the movie. Will had kept his burnt arm wrapped and the burns had turned to scars, but he kept it covered. The place full of all the things I think about. The double Tony award-winning smash-hit musical Newsies is debuting in the UK for a limited run until 30th July. The rest of the newsies from all across New York - even the intimidating Spot Conlon and the newsies of Brooklyn - gather at Medda's theater for the rally that Davey has planned ("Brooklyn's Here"). Newsies The Musicalpremiered at thePaper Mill PlayhouseinMillburn, New Jerseyon September 25, 2011. People always say, children are the future and thats true. DARCY, who can double as a newsie, is the upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. He had noticed something while on the streets, a group of boys that sold news papers that he found out were called Newsies. For first few weeks he wouldnt tell them his name but they taught him how to sell papes and eventually was invited to become a Newsie. * At the height of the strike, on July 24, 1899, the Newsboys Union held a massive rally at the New Irving Theatre, a vaudeville venue on theBowery(reimagined in the musical as Medda Larkin's theatre). NEWSIES:IN BETWEEN IT POURS! The next day, only a small group of newsies has gathered at Newsie Square to strike. To audition, you must present your vaccination card showing that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on CDC guidelines. Terms in this set (27) But hey, its gets them amped up anyway! WHAT'S THE HOLD UP? Contents. * Newsies began as a film. Fortunately, Katherine arrives with a copy of her front-page story about the strike, causing them to break out in celebration ("King of New York"). * In the musical, the newspapers raise prices during July in 1899 after pressure to sell more papers after the war. Up?5s^t[]SKk?qX)LN%?Nq[*Wu%RJ@ (%PJ OZ d[FOYkDt=Lm_b~Jj*%PJ@ (%rI Zj>-w e%-%N]k>Eg+=cz3OSQU-t_j.!{DdPJ@ (%8@0RgcqG,URyJS R*)j0#2s%PJ@ (%? Vaudeville-style dancers, these performers must have strong, sharp dance skills, big facial expressions, and be strong singers. The son of William Randolph Hearst (Bill) and the upper-class kid of a publisher (Darcy) join the newsies' cause. We will likely be costuming all newsies as boys, butmost roles in the show are available for performers of any gender. Once again, this show is FULL of energetic lyrics that make you want to shout! * There were some newsies that were girls, but mostly being a newsie was a boy's job, and girls worked in match factories as "match girls.". One day, some of the Newsies met up at the docks and one of the younger ones fell in and none of the Newsies there knew how to swim including the one in the water. Production of Disney's. NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Music By Lyrics By Book By Alan Menken Jack Feldman Harvey Fierstein. Newsies: The Musicalis amusicalbased on the 1992 musical filmNewsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-lifeNewsboys Strike of 1899inNew York City. After a fight, he keeps husbandry head high but his English not so clear. This performer will double in other roles. This performer will double in other roles. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He is generous, and loves to crack jokes. Character's Gender: Can bea male or female character. The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzers building. Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike. x]Yo~ov$h@ny`vTT*I?~dVJE6C,V7O5v;!. Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy. * Producers announced in August 2012 that due to his commitments withNBC'sSmash, leading man Jordan would leave the musical.
