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Who plays Davey in Newsies on Broadway?
Filmed live on stage at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, CA, this not-to-be-missed high energy show stars Original Broadway cast members Jeremy Jordan as “Jack Kelly,” Kara Lindsay as “Katherine,” Ben Fankhauser as “Davey” and Andrew Keenan-Bolger as “Crutchie”.
Is Davey a lead in Newsies?
Davey and Les follow Jack’s lead, running through the alleys of New York and finding safety in Medda’s Theater. Jack introduces them to Medda Larkin, one of the Bowery’s most famous performers.
Was Davey Jacobs a real person?
Role. He was inspired by real life newsboy and strike leader David Simmons.
Why did Davey and Les have to work Newsies?
Davey is 17 years old, and joining the Newsies for the first time. He and his younger brother, Les, are out trying to make some money for their family while their dad is laid up from an injury he encountered on the job. Unlike many other Newsies, Davey and his brother Les have both a mother and a father.
Who is Medda Larkin based on?
Aida Overton Walker
Newsies Fun Fact: The character of Medda Larkin, originally portrayed by Ann-Margret in the 1992 Disney film, was re-conceived between the Paper Mill and Broadway productions, with Aida Overton Walker serving as the main inspiration for the role.
Was Crutchie a real newsie?
Yes! Crutchie is based on a real kid! We know very little about him but here is what we do know: His name was Crutch Morris according to most sources, although one source calls him Crutchy Morris and another refers to him as One-Leg Morris.
Why does David’s dad get fired in Newsies?
Unlike most of the newsies, David and Les are not orphans or runaways; they have a home and family, and go to work in order to help their family get back on their feet financially, as their father was fired from his factory job due to an injury.
Who are Les and Davey in the newsies?
Sings solo, many lines, some dance. Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should read as much younger than the other newsies.
Who are the actors in the Disney Newsies?
Cast (in credits order) . Jeremy Jordan. Jack Kelly. Kara Lindsay. Katherine. Ben Fankhauser.
How did Davey convince the newsies to join the strike?
The newsies are discouraged by the lack of support, but Davey convinces them to protest regardless of who shows (“Seize the Day”). Scabs arrive to take the newsies’ jobs, but are persuaded to join the strike by Jack, who delivers an impassioned speech condemning child labor and the city’s treatment of the poor.
Where do the voices come from in the newsies?
Because the characters in the story can be portrayed as coming from a variety of places in America and beyond, we will decide on each character’s “voice” (including accent) once the roles are cast.