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A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.
Filmed live on stage at the Palace Theatre in New York City, 'Newsies' tells the story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newspaper boy in 19th-century New York City. When publishing tycoon Joseph Pulitzer raises the distribution prices, forcing the newsboys to work longer hours for less pay, Jack rallies the kids of all the city's boroughs to strike. What begins as a protest escalates into a battle for justice, with the newsies fighting for their rights against the powerful adults.
While the stage production of 'Newsies' received a Tony Award for Best Choreography and a nomination for Best Musical, the 2017 filmed version is primarily celebrated for capturing the energy and talent of the Broadway cast. Critics and audiences alike praised its infectious musical numbers, dynamic choreography, and the impressive performances of its young cast. The recording successfully brought the beloved musical to a wider audience, maintaining its reputation as a feel-good and inspiring show.
Praised for its high-energy choreography and memorable musical numbers.
Lauded for the strong performances and charisma of the ensemble cast.
Appreciated for its uplifting story of youth empowerment and fighting for a cause.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the "Newsies" live recording, highlighting its spectacular music, vibrant dancing, and the incredibly talented cast. Many found it to be a joyous and inspiring theatrical experience that translated well to the screen, with audiences frequently describing it as a must-watch for musical theater fans.
The original Broadway production won a Tony Award for Best Choreography and was nominated for Best Musical. The 2017 recording has been widely acclaimed by audiences and received high ratings.
The original 1992 film of 'Newsies' was a box office disappointment but later found a cult following on home video, which paved the way for its successful stage adaptation.
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I'm not usually a fan of filmed theatrical performances - especially musical theatre. The television so often fails to capture the vitality of the performances and often we are left with something rather lacking. Well, to be fair to Disney,...
Its very rare a Broadway musical finds its way to the big screen but with Newsies it was just destined to happen with some of the best dancing, and singing you will ever see. Newsies is has always been a 10/10 but now thanks to this profess...