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.
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