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Newsies is a rallying cry set to a catchy beat! A fierce brotherhood of rag-tag newsboys, led by the charismatic Jack Kelly, rise against corporate greed. It's a whirlwind of dynamic dance, heartwarming camaraderie, and the triumph of the underdog!

Newsies Trivia

What year did the "Newsies" Broadway musical debut? (Hard)
#1: 2008
#2: 2011
#3: 2012
#4: 2014
Who played Jack Kelly in the original Broadway cast of "Newsies"? (Easy)
#1: Jeremy Jordan
#2: Darren Criss
#3: Aaron Tveit
#4: Jonathan Groff
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Newsies Fun Facts

Christian Bale, who played the lead role of Jack Kelly in the 1992 film Newsies, didn't realize it was going to be a musical when he first signed on.
The stage adaptation of Newsies won two Tony Awards in 2012 for Best Choreography and Best Original Score.

Newsies Polls

Who is your favorite character in Newsies
Jack Kelly
Davey Jacobs
Crutchie
Katherine Plumber
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Favorite Newsies Song
Seize the Day
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Carrying the Banner
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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historical-event
July 20, 1899

Newsboys Strike of 1899

The real-life strike by New York City newsboys against major newspapers, which served as the historical basis for the Newsies story.

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April 10, 1992

Release of the Film 'Newsies'

Launch of the original Disney musical film 'Newsies' directed by Kenny Ortega, inspired by the 1899 newsboys strike.

theater-premiere
March 29, 2012

Premiere of 'Newsies' on Stage

Opening of the stage musical adaptation of 'Newsies' on Broadway, bringing the story to theater audiences with new songs and choreography.

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August 24, 2014

Closing of Broadway 'Newsies'

The final performance of the Broadway production of the 'Newsies' musical after a successful run.

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