Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews

[jacobsnchz14]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews#1

Posted: 3/14/12 at 9:55pm

Anyone going to the first preview tomorrow? Very interested to hear how the show is this time around.

[Blockhead24]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #2

Posted: 3/14/12 at 9:56pm

Oh I'll be there! Loved it at Paper Mill-- can't wait to see the changes!

[adamgreer]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #2

Posted: 3/14/12 at 10:02pm

I'll be there!!

[liotte]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #3

Posted: 3/14/12 at 11:48pm

I went, it was great!

[pli1018]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #4

Posted: 3/14/12 at 11:55pm

A hugely enjoyable evening (though not flawless) and incredibly strong for a final dress. That "limited engagement" will become open-ended before opening night.

[somethingwicked]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #5

Posted: 3/15/12 at 12:03am

How was Capathia Jenkins and her number as Medda?

Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.

[Jonwo]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #6

Posted: 3/15/12 at 12:04am

Is the set still the same or has it expanded for the Nederlander stage? Also what are the new songs like?

[pli1018]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #7

Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:12pm

The Medda bit was disappointing. I'm a huge fan of Jenkins but the number isn't much. She does what she can, however the character isn't particularly important and her reappearance in Act II feels pointless.

Most of the Act I score additions-save for Katherine's great number "Watch What Happens"-kind of fell flat for me. Pulitzer's song, "The Bottom Line" is probably the worst, though the Act II reprise was a bit better. Act II's strongest addition was a duet for Katherine and Jack called "Something to Believe In". There was also a quick Brooklyn number that didn't really register.

The show's biggest merits come from Jeremy Jordan and the really fantastic choreography. With such a talented ensemble and those dances it's going to be a quite the crowd-pleaser.

[CukorLover]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #8

Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:27pm

Any chance this might be up on TKTS for tonight's performance?

[macnyc]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #9

Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:39pm

I haven't seen this on TDF yet.

[CukorLover]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #10

Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:48pm

I was more curious about the TKTS booth tonight....

[macnyc]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #11

Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:51pm

It's not at the booth either at the moment.

[CukorLover]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #12

Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:52pm

Thanks- you saved me a trip then...

[adamgreer]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #13

Posted: 3/15/12 at 6:57pm

Tonight's performance is sold out, per the box office. The sold out sign is up and there is a cancellation line.

[adamgreer]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #14

Posted: 3/15/12 at 8:20pm

Intermission.

Show is even stronger than it was at Papermill. Cast is outstanding, of course.

The new act 1 song for Pulitzer is much better. A vast improvement. Capathia Jenkins is very good, also an improvement. I wish her song was a little "bigger" but she's great.

There was a standing ovation after Seize the Day.

[blaxx]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #15

Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:19pm

I wonder if discounts for this will ever exist.

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[adamgreer]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #16

Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:42pm

More when I get home, but they've got a huge hit on their hands. It's going to be a tremendous audience pleaser.

[Jonwo]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #17

Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:47pm

I'm seeing it next month so looking forward to it. Looks like licensing is going to have to wait a few more years. I imagine a tour is on the cards for next year and possibly international productions.

[Michael Bennett]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #18

Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:53pm

Well that was definitely one of the most electric first previews I've ever been to- I gotta confess that I think a lot of the material is pretty mediocre but you just can't argue with a good ol musical theatre show stopper- and Newsies has them in spades-- the choreography is awfully sensational--and Jeremy Jordan is delivering a truly delightful central performance. Jenkins definitely should be given more or better to do and I think a couple of songs from Act 1 need to rethought (or replaced) but golly what a fun night at the theatre. Big hit for sure.

[ACL2006]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #19

Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:55pm

I'm just hoping that it's selling well enough for it to at least extend into Sept.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

[Jonwo]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #20

Posted: 3/15/12 at 9:59pm

I reckon the limited run will become open run but I reckon they'll wait until the reviews are out.

[bearhorn]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #21

Posted: 3/15/12 at 10:36pm

So, who is the target audience for Newsies? Kids/Families? Adults?

[gypsy4]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #22

Posted: 3/15/12 at 10:39pm

Is there an Overture?

[Michael Bennett]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #23

Posted: 3/15/12 at 10:40pm

Target audience is families and gay men

[bearhorn]

Disney's NEWSIES On Broadway -- Previews #24

Posted: 3/15/12 at 10:43pm

Thanks. Who'd have thought those two groups shared a common interest?!