my fav line was always spot conlons line "porcelain tub with boilin' warta " but they changed it, :( New take on shows like this is what helps keep newsies spirit alive!
This takes place during the gilded age, which was an age of reforms. One was the workers' reform-- IE people creating unions and ensuring their workers (particularly children) basic rights. sound familiar? Yes. It's the plot of Newsies. Another reform that happened simultaneously was the womens' rights movement. So, having a girl reporter struggling in the business on account of she's not a man is not only true to the era, but also helps strengthen the theme of the show. boom. history'd.
@TommyOrdster But the women's rights movement wouldn't find it's success for another few decades, so she seems a little out of place. I have a strong feeling it's less about adding history and more about adding estrogen. Dont' get me wrong, it could be a good thing, I don't want to pass judgement before I see more of it. Aaaaand Guild reference, woot! Aknowledge'd
For those of you hate this version of Newsies, let me ask you something. Do you want the stage version of Newsies to be a flop as the movie version? Of course you don't! I don't mind they change the storyline and change some of the lyrics. They're trying change storyline to make it more smoother than the movie. So I suggest you guys, get use to it!
Interesting to note, the movie this muisical is based on actually was actually not well-recieved by critics and was a "box office bomb" when initially released, but did find some popularity years later. (according to one source I read)
Ok, you got me. But if you look at the numbers, it was a "box office bomb" (Made around 2.8 million, but cost 15 million to make. It didnt even make back 20% of the budget)
@frankydman I'm aware of that. I'm just sayin' that if you tried to cite that on a research paper you'd probably have been kicked out for plagarism ;-D On a side note, you should also take into account the cult status it gained after its premier in theaters, not just the original box office numbers. Look at Firefly, it was cancelled after 14 episodes, but they turned it into a movie years later because of its popularity.
You guys are pretty good but...THE NEWSIES OF 1992 OWN YOU!! =P The original will forever be my favorite... if youtube takes the songs off for copywrite or something I'll SOAK EM! =P But really I would rather be stuck being a Newsie in 1899 then in our world today, and I'm a GIRL!! Even more, One that really likes her Internet and Movies! O_O
I wish people would understand some things that work well on screen simply can't be pulled off on stage and vice versa. Obviously this musical is not going to be the exact word-for-word replica of the movie, but it still holds true to the basic story we all fell in love with as kids.
@imYOUNG4ever Too True... Why does everyone keep giving parts to older people than they're supposed to be? But in relevence to the movie, those "kids" are definately lying about their ages. ^_^
@rachaelversaw because of child labor laws. If they can get ppl who look young to play younger characters, the less they have to worry about going against the laws. For example, I'm in a lot of plays and I'm 27 but usually play a teen because I LOOK like I can be 14-17. Hope that helps...obviously they couldn't do much about Les (the kid) but oh well.
@LeighMet Well, they could have. It was Blink's line. I mean, I don't hate the new lyrics or anything, some needed to be changed, but I think they could have saved themselves some work if they'd only changed the ones that really needed it.
Actually don't mind the new version, but I really wish they kept "A porcelain tub with boilin wada" because that's when I fell in love with Spot Conlon...
@ultimatemusicfan28 they had to mix some things for it to work on broadway...act II needs to open strong and king of the new york is one of the stronger songs. and medda's song was the worst song of the movie, it was even voted the worst song of 1992...the new song she sings is much better..hope that answers some of your questions
I have to admit- this is quite a number they put together... but I'm just slightly offended that they didn't keep the old lyrics. I mean yes, obviously it was going to have to change for the stage version... but did anyone else feel it? I didn't grow up with Newsies, I only discovered it a few years back, but as much as I want to see it hit Broadway, and even if Christian Bale is in the old one, I don't think I'd like the live action as much as the movie <3
Omg people. I love Newsies just as much as the next over-the-top fansie, but don't you want Newsies to be successful on Broadway? Isn't that what all the fansies want? I admit, before I saw it at the papermill, I was skeptical, but after flying clear across the country and seeing it, I liked it. Not as much as the movie, but it still fulfilled one of my life's dreams. And it was a success at the papermill! Newsies is getting another chance! It will never be the same as the movie, so deal with i
this was the best performance at the parade!!! idk what you guys are talking about!!! just imagine if you didn't know about the movie (i didnt when hey did this).....they did pretty amazing!!!! im hooked on newsies now!!!! i REALLY hope they make a cast album and i wish they got to be on broadway for a longer period of time :'( but at least they will be on broadway :)
Only thing I'm worried about is jack Kelly. If it was the same guy who sang his lines in this version. He needs to man up! Jack Kelly was all male, not a nerd
@udelgrl Then why does the other kid want a permanent box at the Sheepshead races if he isn't Racetrack. This is why i don't like remakes. Too confusing!!!!
I'm assuming the one that said a permanent box at the sheepshead races was Racetrack and that would mean they ruined the whole song for me cause Racetrack is my fav
iI'm the kid who dressed up as a newsie on Movie Monday at my school and went around singing "the world will know" while handing newspapers to random people :)
I, for one, like the chick in the new version. If she wasn't there, the whole show would be a complete sausage-fest. Plus, she has two of the better songs that were added IMO.
The cast is the only reason why this show works. The book is adolescent & some of the songs stink. The "dancing" is often merely play-ground tumbling team rough-housing. The on -stage espirit & chemistry amongst the line rescues this production from a CW pilot episode that was never picked up. If they recast it w/o Jeremy Jordan, Ry Breslan & Ry Steele I fear for the results.
i'm not a total fan about the changes but it still gives me the chills and i am def seeing it on braodway. i love how they tap.. if i could learn the their tap dance my life would be complete
Interesting that the reporter is female in this version and a male in the film. It's a weird change, but with that dance, I can live with it! Can't wait for it to be a Broadway hit!
A Great Song ! Clever Choreography! I have choreographed tap to it also. I'm glad it a live show now heading to the Great White Way!! Good Luck!! Would love to see it!!
Just barely... They were only allowed to start having anything to do with it in the mid-1890's, and even then, they could only write about tea and homely things until the early 1900's. So really, I think making Denton a girl is pushing it a bit too far.
To everyone who is hating they did this production just like every other movie turned broadway. They cant do some things they do in a movie on the stage so they change it to better fit the extended story of the new show. It is just as good as the movie so quit being close minded and give the broadway actors a chance to wow you. Plus the new lyrics make the song better and longer and katherines character shows off how woman were shown in this era not just newsies.
I AM SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED THAT THIS IS FINALLY COMING TO BROADWAY! I don't care about the lyric changes or any of that nonsense. I'm just glad that this is going on stage, and anyone who loves Newsies should be happy too
You know, honestly, I could care less about the lyrics changes- except the line about being drunk and the line about the Delancy's- But they completely botched the history of the 1900s. Women weren't reporters. And they ate the plot in such a weird way that it doesn't look like it works. Where is Jack, why the heck is Crutchy still there, and how come half of them can barely sing the correct notes? Don't get me wrong, I love Newsies, but I'm worried about its future.
@korslvr22 Okay, my bad- I wasn't actually staring at the screen the whole time, so I automatically assumed that the guy with the random stick was Crutchy. Should've payed more attention, sorry.
DYING OF FANGIRL! I love everything about this. They changed just enough to freshen the story and adapt it for the stage while keeping true to the spirit of the movie without copying it. Tumblr Newsies Community FOREVER!
Hey, I would give this a chance. It's actually really amazing live from what I've heard from people who have seen. You can't judge a musical by one song.
some complaints 1: why the hell did they change the lyrics, 2: not to sound sexist or anything, but why a female reporter, it completely changes the feel and the atitude of the song, 3: WHERE THE HELL IS JACK half fail on this one
No offence but the movie is MUCH better and the play is changing characters and lyrics...The dance moves were more creative in the movie; besides you CANT replace the original Newsies!
Jack wasn't in this number because apparently Jeremy Jordan wasn't a terrific dancer and would bring the rest of them down so they changed this part a little bit
was that first guy supposed to be mush?! the one who says "a pair of new shoes with matching laces" .....disappointment. no offense mush was just the hottest one in the movie hahahaha
In my opinion the musical took everything that was wrong with the movie and made it great, filling in a lot of holes and turning it into a truly great musical.
Let me tell you, I have been waiting for this for 19 years. I went to see it at the Papermill, and it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen!! The changes not only made sense, but actually made the story better!! I know a lot of people were disappointed when they heard the changes, but when they saw it, they totally agreed with them!! I was just sitting there in awe!! Absolute perfection!!! (And the whole cast was super sweet!! Very humble and just happy to be there!!)
I'm glad they changed it up a bit, it wouldn't be as exciting to go sit and see the exact performance I've seen in the movie a million times. I'm so excited, hopefully they tour!
Fansies! if you haven't seen the actual production at papermill you have NO IDEA how amazing it is...WITH the changes needed to adapt it to stage. the boys are incredible, the songs are just as great and they did the movie justice! lyric changes? yeah there are some. denton to katherine? yeah there's that too. But i can guarantee you when you're watching THAT cast perform on THAT amazing stage, you won't even notice it, let alone care! Give it a shot, lordy people you will NOT be disappointed!!
@korslvr22 Totally agreed! The adjustments they made throughout the Papermill Playhouse run really make it a phenomenal and fun show. And Katherine is probably my new favorite character--she really adds to the story in my opinion! It is a bit odd AT FIRST if you loved the movie because some songs were moved around, added, changed lyrically, or cut (e.g. My Lovey Dovey Baby) but the changes/cast completely won me over. It's a more complete show and it never loses the best parts of the movie.
This is crap! This Disney movie is much better. They changed the words to my favorite soundtrack, and my favorite SONG on the soundtrack, that I couldn't even sing along. I'm really disappointed that they didn't keep to the original.
Woah woah woah, why is Denton a girl? This is not right...
largeincharge51 4 days ago
why is Denton suddently a girl? lol
savato127 1 week ago
my fav line was always spot conlons line "porcelain tub with boilin' warta " but they changed it, :( New take on shows like this is what helps keep newsies spirit alive!
savato127 1 week ago
omg they change the lyrics! Nooooooo, oh well guess us newsies will have to learn the new lyrics.
savato127 1 week ago
This takes place during the gilded age, which was an age of reforms. One was the workers' reform-- IE people creating unions and ensuring their workers (particularly children) basic rights. sound familiar? Yes. It's the plot of Newsies. Another reform that happened simultaneously was the womens' rights movement. So, having a girl reporter struggling in the business on account of she's not a man is not only true to the era, but also helps strengthen the theme of the show. boom. history'd.
TommyOrdster 1 week ago
@TommyOrdster But the women's rights movement wouldn't find it's success for another few decades, so she seems a little out of place. I have a strong feeling it's less about adding history and more about adding estrogen. Dont' get me wrong, it could be a good thing, I don't want to pass judgement before I see more of it. Aaaaand Guild reference, woot! Aknowledge'd
BandNerd06Forever 22 hours ago
What a bunch of garbage.
bruceleedisciple 1 week ago
I guess we newsie fans have to learn the new lyrics as well as keep the origenals alive.
SEIZE THE DAY!!!!
ErinsLassie 1 week ago
Is this supposed to be the pollitacaly correct version. What the F! It is like putting a guy in the orphanage of Annie! No way....this sux.
beecee151 1 week ago
For those of you hate this version of Newsies, let me ask you something. Do you want the stage version of Newsies to be a flop as the movie version? Of course you don't! I don't mind they change the storyline and change some of the lyrics. They're trying change storyline to make it more smoother than the movie. So I suggest you guys, get use to it!
TsWade2 1 week ago
Interesting to note, the movie this muisical is based on actually was actually not well-recieved by critics and was a "box office bomb" when initially released, but did find some popularity years later. (according to one source I read)
frankydman 1 week ago
@frankydman Let's be honest. That source was Wikipedia.
BandNerd06Forever 22 hours ago
@BandNerd06Forever
Ok, you got me. But if you look at the numbers, it was a "box office bomb" (Made around 2.8 million, but cost 15 million to make. It didnt even make back 20% of the budget)
frankydman 22 hours ago
@frankydman I'm aware of that. I'm just sayin' that if you tried to cite that on a research paper you'd probably have been kicked out for plagarism ;-D On a side note, you should also take into account the cult status it gained after its premier in theaters, not just the original box office numbers. Look at Firefly, it was cancelled after 14 episodes, but they turned it into a movie years later because of its popularity.
BandNerd06Forever 7 hours ago
They really didn't need to change any lines or make Denton a girl!
penguini88 2 weeks ago
WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! they have a girl for denton? NO! i have a feeling im not gunna like this
FoxGirl5551 2 weeks ago
i am super excited to see this, because it's a new take on my favorite movie!
softballstar182 2 weeks ago
newsies for the win
Big1Keg2 2 weeks ago
@mmcgrath1380 that girl IS the journalist
x0hitsme0x 2 weeks ago
Aaron Albano is amazing <3
1920jenny 2 weeks ago
this totally ruined the movie! i wanted to see this on broadway but this suckkkks who's with me!!!!??????
Tennantsgirlie 2 weeks ago
I don't understand why they had to change all those words...the original ones were fine...
SuDokuMaster 3 weeks ago
omg i love the tap soooooooo much
laughlivelove0028 3 weeks ago
Did anyone see Evan Kasprzak from SYTYCD???
GLUTEN88 1 month ago
@GLUTEN88 Yep. Front and center too. Well done Evan, well done. <3
YourFavoriteAries 3 weeks ago
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You guys are pretty good but...THE NEWSIES OF 1992 OWN YOU!! =P The original will forever be my favorite... if youtube takes the songs off for copywrite or something I'll SOAK EM! =P But really I would rather be stuck being a Newsie in 1899 then in our world today, and I'm a GIRL!! Even more, One that really likes her Internet and Movies! O_O
rachaelversaw 1 month ago
.... I'd marry every single one of them.
TheSaraldo 1 month ago
Anyone here protest of using Newsies a limited run? Because doing a limited run on Broadway is stupid idea!
TsWade2 1 month ago 3
"Gonna make the Delancey's pee in their pantsies"? Quite the vocabulary for a bunch of 30 year old guys....
Ward0803 1 month ago
I wish people would understand some things that work well on screen simply can't be pulled off on stage and vice versa. Obviously this musical is not going to be the exact word-for-word replica of the movie, but it still holds true to the basic story we all fell in love with as kids.
lifeinapan 1 month ago 10
The king of new york was supposed to be that journalist not some girl. And all the newsies look to old.
mmcgrath1380 1 month ago
MAN! She's cute AND talented. MY KIND OF GIRL! I really wish I could be in NY to see this.
ritsfata 1 month ago
they are suppose to be teenage boys,not 30 year olds
imYOUNG4ever 1 month ago
@imYOUNG4ever Too True... Why does everyone keep giving parts to older people than they're supposed to be? But in relevence to the movie, those "kids" are definately lying about their ages. ^_^
rachaelversaw 1 month ago
@rachaelversaw true,
imYOUNG4ever 1 month ago
@rachaelversaw because of child labor laws. If they can get ppl who look young to play younger characters, the less they have to worry about going against the laws. For example, I'm in a lot of plays and I'm 27 but usually play a teen because I LOOK like I can be 14-17. Hope that helps...obviously they couldn't do much about Les (the kid) but oh well.
savinggraceklp 3 weeks ago
Love the new reporter.
New lyrics? Not so much...
Although I do enjoy the "so let's get drunk!" line.
Warblerette007 1 month ago
@Warblerette007 well they couldn't with the new reporter use the line "A saturday night with the mayors daughter" now could they
LeighMet 1 month ago
@LeighMet Well, they could have. It was Blink's line. I mean, I don't hate the new lyrics or anything, some needed to be changed, but I think they could have saved themselves some work if they'd only changed the ones that really needed it.
QueenOfNewYork1899 1 month ago
Alan you sellout. So effin mad right now.
DancerNowAndForever 1 month ago
im kind of sad that the lyrics changed. but ill take it! better than nothing! its on broadway YAY!
elphiegreen 1 month ago
Actually don't mind the new version, but I really wish they kept "A porcelain tub with boilin wada" because that's when I fell in love with Spot Conlon...
holyhabadasheree 1 month ago 25
They Ruin the Movie
HarryPotterFraek 1 month ago
that is fucken not the song
mathman1903 1 month ago
@mathman1903 What do you mean it's not the song?
777hobo777 1 month ago
WTF? SHE'S the King of New York?
thinkgood 1 month ago
@thinkgood I know they could simply say queen of new york
LeighMet 1 month ago
@udelgrl sorry that I sounded rude I just retread it and it was rude sounding
tinkermanga 1 month ago
@ultimatemusicfan28 they had to mix some things for it to work on broadway...act II needs to open strong and king of the new york is one of the stronger songs. and medda's song was the worst song of the movie, it was even voted the worst song of 1992...the new song she sings is much better..hope that answers some of your questions
udelgrl 1 month ago
Obsessed: Kara Lindsay belt speaking “Let’s get drunk”… Can’t get enough of 1:36
andrewwinans 2 months ago
this new version is so stupid i love the older version better
Isabel13925 2 months ago
This made me cry. I miss Broadway so much.
ShaggifyThis 2 months ago
"Wid a sour pickle"
lfdh3playa360 2 months ago
I have to admit- this is quite a number they put together... but I'm just slightly offended that they didn't keep the old lyrics. I mean yes, obviously it was going to have to change for the stage version... but did anyone else feel it? I didn't grow up with Newsies, I only discovered it a few years back, but as much as I want to see it hit Broadway, and even if Christian Bale is in the old one, I don't think I'd like the live action as much as the movie <3
XNewsiesX 2 months ago
@XNewsiesX Totally agree. I also hate some of the new lyrics like "Pee in their pantsies". Is that really the best they could give us?
AWorldWithoutTenors 2 months ago
the old version is better
1340254amy 2 months ago
Love the movie, Christian Bale , Ivan Dudynsky!- This looks very good too!
dancingmckay 2 months ago
this Newiese looks good
diamond19971 2 months ago
@stephen1102 I meant Jack Kelly is in the song King of New York.. and they guy singing it here is not acting like Jack Kelly should.
heaven4590 2 months ago
did anyone else see the straight up wizardry at 2:20??
ohheymates 2 months ago 2
@stephen1102 he is in the movie
heaven4590 2 months ago
i love this just as much as the original but i have to say... WTF HAPPEND TO THE LYRICS!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?
shadowjon77 2 months ago
Omg people. I love Newsies just as much as the next over-the-top fansie, but don't you want Newsies to be successful on Broadway? Isn't that what all the fansies want? I admit, before I saw it at the papermill, I was skeptical, but after flying clear across the country and seeing it, I liked it. Not as much as the movie, but it still fulfilled one of my life's dreams. And it was a success at the papermill! Newsies is getting another chance! It will never be the same as the movie, so deal with i
NewsiesIsMyLife 2 months ago
noooo no no no. this is not newsies.
thejuddnasty 2 months ago
@thejuddnasty its newsies just slightly altred
LeighMet 2 weeks ago
this was the best performance at the parade!!! idk what you guys are talking about!!! just imagine if you didn't know about the movie (i didnt when hey did this).....they did pretty amazing!!!! im hooked on newsies now!!!! i REALLY hope they make a cast album and i wish they got to be on broadway for a longer period of time :'( but at least they will be on broadway :)
MrOrlando12345 2 months ago
@MrOrlando12345 I agree! Seeing this on Thanksgiving Day totally got me hooked on Newsies, too! I really want to see it on Broadway!! XD
Haruhibunny 2 months ago
ruined it.
heyimAWESOME12 2 months ago
The movie is better..... :/
themidnightblue18 2 months ago
at 1:33 is that les?
Darklight170 2 months ago
@Darklight170 Yes, it is!
TamseyLorraine 2 weeks ago
Only thing I'm worried about is jack Kelly. If it was the same guy who sang his lines in this version. He needs to man up! Jack Kelly was all male, not a nerd
heaven4590 2 months ago
@udelgrl Then why does the other kid want a permanent box at the Sheepshead races if he isn't Racetrack. This is why i don't like remakes. Too confusing!!!!
tinkermanga 2 months ago
@tinkermanga idk ask alan menken!
udelgrl 1 month ago
And there's my ex.... Great Job Everyone.
epicwaysofshay05 2 months ago
I'm assuming the one that said a permanent box at the sheepshead races was Racetrack and that would mean they ruined the whole song for me cause Racetrack is my fav
tinkermanga 2 months ago
@tinkermanga the guy who starts the song is racetrack
udelgrl 2 months ago
I want to be in a Newsies production... I'll turn into a boy, I swear I'll try.
Warblerette007 2 months ago
wow this feels so sterile, Ortega's orginal version was so much more energetic, hope this pans out better on stage...
zonelad 2 months ago
i don't know how i feel about the new version yet...im still debating
iluvchanning18 2 months ago
NEWSIES!!! LOVE THIS MUSICAL!!!!!!! I LOVE THE MOVIE TOO!!!
zackpaige82908 2 months ago
I want to see this sooo bad!!! It just confuses me why they would change the lyrics to the songs when there great?
tetx678 2 months ago
@tetx678 Because, unless you're a perfectionist like Stephen Sondheim, lyrics are never as good as they could be.
amazinggarrett1 2 months ago
I got to see it live. I am like right behind the camera
mush4ever1 2 months ago
I was so upset that I didn't wake up in time to watch the parade but sooo glad you have put this up so I could watch it!!! I LOVE the newsies.
fallenangelx18 2 months ago
iI'm the kid who dressed up as a newsie on Movie Monday at my school and went around singing "the world will know" while handing newspapers to random people :)
mchammar416 2 months ago
this looks okay
diamond19971 2 months ago
So at 1:12, what does it sound like the kid is saying?
johnfoltz1 2 months ago
@johnfoltz1 At 1:12 the boy's singing, "My very own bed and indoor toilet." I didn't understand him either at first.
TamseyLorraine 2 weeks ago
I know the guy that sings the first note in the song. :D So proud of him.
LookForMeOnStage 2 months ago
Denton isn't a girl! She's a different character.
BlueWind47 2 months ago
this is one of my favorite movies of all time and i was so excited to hear that it was coming to Broadway but they just ruined it for me...... ;(
ninadiva071 2 months ago
I, for one, like the chick in the new version. If she wasn't there, the whole show would be a complete sausage-fest. Plus, she has two of the better songs that were added IMO.
JoelandtheBots 3 months ago 33
The cast is the only reason why this show works. The book is adolescent & some of the songs stink. The "dancing" is often merely play-ground tumbling team rough-housing. The on -stage espirit & chemistry amongst the line rescues this production from a CW pilot episode that was never picked up. If they recast it w/o Jeremy Jordan, Ry Breslan & Ry Steele I fear for the results.
ObeyVonLmo 3 months ago
Can't wait for newies on Bway even with the changes
LeighMet 3 months ago
Fab! It looks like a wonderful show!!
mysweetsmile23 3 months ago
i'm not a total fan about the changes but it still gives me the chills and i am def seeing it on braodway. i love how they tap.. if i could learn the their tap dance my life would be complete
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VillaRomaFreak 3 months ago
Interesting that the reporter is female in this version and a male in the film. It's a weird change, but with that dance, I can live with it! Can't wait for it to be a Broadway hit!
Heavylight17 3 months ago
yay ben!!!
ell0mynameis 3 months ago
LYRIC CHANGEEEEE UGHHHHH. Still good though! <3
hiraikotsu13 3 months ago
2 people will never be King of New York!
darreyl102 3 months ago 29
@darreyl102 Make that 4!
luigistar11 2 months ago
@darreyl102 9 people
LagoonaGillXoxo 1 month ago
I am auditioning for the show in a couple of days. *fingers crossed*
gejo1251 3 months ago
kinda sad they changed the lyrics.... but im excited to see this musical
jenybabe 3 months ago 2
A Great Song ! Clever Choreography! I have choreographed tap to it also. I'm glad it a live show now heading to the Great White Way!! Good Luck!! Would love to see it!!
NLP
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Just barely... They were only allowed to start having anything to do with it in the mid-1890's, and even then, they could only write about tea and homely things until the early 1900's. So really, I think making Denton a girl is pushing it a bit too far.
Hieifireshadow 3 months ago
Is this gonna be on broadway? I really wanted to see it at papermill playhouse but I wasn't able to. If its gets on broadway will WILL go!
princesspie7 3 months ago
@princesspie7 It is going to Broadway! Youre in luck!!! google newsies musical for ticket info!
korslvr22 3 months ago
immma have to get used to thiss....I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MOVIE
gofigure17sk8 3 months ago
To everyone who is hating they did this production just like every other movie turned broadway. They cant do some things they do in a movie on the stage so they change it to better fit the extended story of the new show. It is just as good as the movie so quit being close minded and give the broadway actors a chance to wow you. Plus the new lyrics make the song better and longer and katherines character shows off how woman were shown in this era not just newsies.
ChrisRHS2011 3 months ago
@ChrisRHS2011 But women weren't reporters in that era...
Hieifireshadow 3 months ago
@Hieifireshadow Actually, that's not correct. Katherine's character is inspired by Nellie Bly- a female journalist around that time period.
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Hieifireshadow 3 months ago
one person isn't the king of new york....
ElphieBeGood 3 months ago
I AM SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED THAT THIS IS FINALLY COMING TO BROADWAY! I don't care about the lyric changes or any of that nonsense. I'm just glad that this is going on stage, and anyone who loves Newsies should be happy too
happyactor6 3 months ago
You know, honestly, I could care less about the lyrics changes- except the line about being drunk and the line about the Delancy's- But they completely botched the history of the 1900s. Women weren't reporters. And they ate the plot in such a weird way that it doesn't look like it works. Where is Jack, why the heck is Crutchy still there, and how come half of them can barely sing the correct notes? Don't get me wrong, I love Newsies, but I'm worried about its future.
Hieifireshadow 3 months ago
@Hieifireshadow crutchy isn't in this performance at all??
korslvr22 3 months ago
@korslvr22 Okay, my bad- I wasn't actually staring at the screen the whole time, so I automatically assumed that the guy with the random stick was Crutchy. Should've payed more attention, sorry.
Hieifireshadow 3 months ago
DYING OF FANGIRL! I love everything about this. They changed just enough to freshen the story and adapt it for the stage while keeping true to the spirit of the movie without copying it. Tumblr Newsies Community FOREVER!
TheDailyLifeOfJeremy 3 months ago
They must be so cold.
SouthPacific005 3 months ago
@shawnyzg
Completely agree with you on the girl. Doesn't work. Makes it silly to me. And the realism of the era is lost. This from a girl!👎
GlowingMpd 3 months ago
Her name is Kara Lindsay. I'm pretty sure
MusicalBoy81 3 months ago
who was the girllll????? someone tell mee i have a name in mind but i need to knoww!!
x0tvigg0x 3 months ago
I am a BIG Fansie and in love with Ryan Breslin!!! <3 Couldn't be more excited to get tickets to see them on Broadway in MARCH! :) INCREDIBLE!
LexWinchester 3 months ago 2
LOL @ 3:27. Lip synch much?
Still gotta love Newsies, though. <3
rubyqueen808 3 months ago
Hey, I would give this a chance. It's actually really amazing live from what I've heard from people who have seen. You can't judge a musical by one song.
smartsingingurl 3 months ago
some complaints 1: why the hell did they change the lyrics, 2: not to sound sexist or anything, but why a female reporter, it completely changes the feel and the atitude of the song, 3: WHERE THE HELL IS JACK half fail on this one
shawnygz 3 months ago
any sytycd fans? cuz evan from season 5 is in this!!!
also, does anyone know the actress' name?!?! she looks soooo familiar!
Rinny92DANCE 3 months ago
Is the lady supposed to be Denton?
DHINTON7295 3 months ago
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No offence but the movie is MUCH better and the play is changing characters and lyrics...The dance moves were more creative in the movie; besides you CANT replace the original Newsies!
ThePreston6 3 months ago
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ThePreston6 3 months ago
Jack wasn't in this number because apparently Jeremy Jordan wasn't a terrific dancer and would bring the rest of them down so they changed this part a little bit
NewsiesIsMyLife 3 months ago
When is it premiering on broadway???
dancinsinginlovin 3 months ago
Any idea why try changed the lyrics? And which one is jack?
wicked4ever62442 3 months ago
My favorite part is Jeremy Jordan and Andrew Keenan-Bolger.
yesyesyesyes5k 3 months ago 2
i don't remember taps. Hope they keep it classic!
Sorvea 3 months ago
was that first guy supposed to be mush?! the one who says "a pair of new shoes with matching laces" .....disappointment. no offense mush was just the hottest one in the movie hahahaha
usernameify219 3 months ago
what's with the dame?
lilas1024 3 months ago
@stephen1102 Oh okay that's what I thought. Thanks for the conformation.
DHINTON7295 3 months ago
Love the movie, love this show.. newsies fan forever!
brdwayglkmusicfreak 3 months ago
Are they actually singing this live? Everyone's commenting as if they are but they sound mighty loud to have no visible mics.
DHINTON7295 3 months ago
I know the guy who sings first. I was like OH.MY.GOD I KNOW THAT GUY when I saw him!
AmberLights1615 3 months ago
I hope to see this! This was an awesome song! Now what about all the other songs..... =P
luigistar11 3 months ago
This is perfection.
roseymaryman 3 months ago
This is just... not the same. So disappointed!
sarahhh1004 3 months ago
This is going to be a Tony Winning Musical and Disney can forget the limited engagement.
TsWade2 3 months ago 2
Waitaminute...WHERE'S CRUTCHY?!
BroadwayPirate1106 3 months ago 2
@BroadwayPirate1106 He'd already been taken by the Delanceys at this point Sucks, I really wanted to see him too...
blazingstar97 3 months ago
@BroadwayPirate1106 uh... he's in the refuge.
mllenatalie 3 months ago
@BroadwayPirate1106 by this time in the show crutchy is already in the refuge
udelgrl 3 months ago
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BroadwayPirate1106 3 months ago
I want to see this so badly, but like these boys I have no money!
BroadwayPirate1106 3 months ago
I miss Denton
PkmnEliteFour 3 months ago
evan kasprzak love seeing u perform
iwctusml 3 months ago
In my opinion the musical took everything that was wrong with the movie and made it great, filling in a lot of holes and turning it into a truly great musical.
EYDstudios 3 months ago
The important thing is that "Newsies" lives!
jmnefan 3 months ago 27
Let me tell you, I have been waiting for this for 19 years. I went to see it at the Papermill, and it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen!! The changes not only made sense, but actually made the story better!! I know a lot of people were disappointed when they heard the changes, but when they saw it, they totally agreed with them!! I was just sitting there in awe!! Absolute perfection!!! (And the whole cast was super sweet!! Very humble and just happy to be there!!)
aimeemassage1 3 months ago
I miss Denton :\
BroadwayPirate1106 3 months ago
I'm glad they changed it up a bit, it wouldn't be as exciting to go sit and see the exact performance I've seen in the movie a million times. I'm so excited, hopefully they tour!
thevbecks 3 months ago
Saw this at Paper Mill best show I've ever seen!!!!!
lyndsayaustin1 3 months ago
<33333333333 saw it at Papermill and cannot WAIT to see this a million times on Broadway!! =)
dreamcoat12 3 months ago
Fansies! if you haven't seen the actual production at papermill you have NO IDEA how amazing it is...WITH the changes needed to adapt it to stage. the boys are incredible, the songs are just as great and they did the movie justice! lyric changes? yeah there are some. denton to katherine? yeah there's that too. But i can guarantee you when you're watching THAT cast perform on THAT amazing stage, you won't even notice it, let alone care! Give it a shot, lordy people you will NOT be disappointed!!
korslvr22 3 months ago 30
@korslvr22 it was AMAZING live!
jagelzey5 3 months ago
@korslvr22 Is there still a Spot Conlon?
SweetieXoX27 3 months ago
@SweetieXoX27 ofcourse! there's also a new 'here comes brooklyn' song that's amazing as well!! xx
korslvr22 3 months ago
@korslvr22 Totally agreed! The adjustments they made throughout the Papermill Playhouse run really make it a phenomenal and fun show. And Katherine is probably my new favorite character--she really adds to the story in my opinion! It is a bit odd AT FIRST if you loved the movie because some songs were moved around, added, changed lyrically, or cut (e.g. My Lovey Dovey Baby) but the changes/cast completely won me over. It's a more complete show and it never loses the best parts of the movie.
bellavitagirl4 3 months ago 2
Are you KIDDING ME?! 40 percent of these lyrfics were not iin the original...lol.
debsfan2007 3 months ago
<3
cNINIr96 3 months ago
This is crap! This Disney movie is much better. They changed the words to my favorite soundtrack, and my favorite SONG on the soundtrack, that I couldn't even sing along. I'm really disappointed that they didn't keep to the original.
KatsMeow2 3 months ago