Ben Fankhauser on his 'Beautiful' life & the latest 'Newsies' news

Ben Fankhauser dishes about the behind-the-scenes world of touring with ''Beautiful'' and meeting Carole King, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Plus, he gives us his exclusive reaction to getting to film ''Newsies'' for the big screen. It'll be released in early 2017, just in time for the 25th anniversary of the original movie.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Exclusive-Ben-Fankhauser-on-His-BEAUTIFUL-Life-the-Latest-NEWSIES-News-20160822

Updated On: 8/22/16 at 05:28 PM

There was no right of refusal, Disney re/cast roles as they saw fit. While not getting into specifics of which alumni cast members will be returning (I'm sure they'd like to announce on their own terms), there will be more actors in general, ie: much less doubling by some of the newsies and oldies.

So will Jeremy be doing any actual non-filmed performances the week before??

Is there any way to get tickets to the day that is being filmed?

Updated On: 8/24/16 at 05:07 PM

lovebwy said: "So will Jeremy be doing any actual non-filmed performances the week before??

Is there any way to get tickets to the day that is being filmed?



No, and not unless you know someone involved or get very lucky.

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OK, lovebway. Here's your chance! Charitybuzz is holding an online auction for a chance to meet Jeremy Jordan after enjoying the Sept. 11 taping of ''Newsies''! The winning bid will support the wonderful work at Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

Hope this link works. If not, you'll find the story at BroadwayWorld's home page. And break a leg!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Bid-To-Meet-Jeremy-Jordan-at-NEWSIES-Filming-Support-Broadway-CaresEquity-Fights-AIDS-20160825

Updated On: 8/25/16 at 07:07 PM

Lovebwy, if you're a new fan of Jeremy's, you might enjoy this exclusive N.Y. Daily News interview that we did with him in March 2012, just before ''Newsies'' opened on Broadway. In it, you might appreciate his talents even more when you realize what a tough childhood he survived (poverty, divorce, a then-alcoholic parent, etc.) and how this ''horribly shy'' kid re-created his image.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/meet-jeremy-jordan-broadway-star-disney-newsies-article-1.1048814

Updated On: 8/29/16 at 11:05 AM