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Who are the lead roles in Newsies?
Casting
- Jack Kelly. The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West.
- Crutchie.
- Davey.
- Les.
- Newsies.
- Scabs.
- Spot Conlon.
- Katherine Plumber.
Does Pulitzer sing in Newsies?
Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack. Sings solos, many lines, no dance. Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name.
Who is Nunzio in Newsies?
Mike Waid
Meet the Newsies – Mike Waid as Nunzio/Theodore Roosevelt.
What does Newsies stand for?
The News Boys
Newsies (released as The News Boys in the United Kingdom) is a 1992 American musical historical drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega in his film directing debut.
Is Jack Kelly a tenor?
Jack Kelly: (Male, Age: looks 17 to 20’s) Leader of the newsies; streetwise, athletic build, tough, honest and passionate. A charismatic and youthful leading man. Dynamic actor with a strong pop-tenor voice, good mover. Range: Bb2-A4.
Who are the main characters in the newsies?
Sings solo, many lines, featured dancer. A pompous businessman through and through, owns “The World” (a major NY newspaper) and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack.
Who is the leader of the Manhattan newsies?
The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West.
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.
Who is the heart of the resistance in the newsies?
Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. The performer in this role must be able to dance enthusiastically in character while still physically portraying Crutchie’s “bum” leg. Sings solo, many lines, character dancing feature, stage combat.