I can't speak for Newsies, but you always will have better luck with stage door after an evening show. There are often actors that don't sd for the matinee since they have a second show to do.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.