The producers of Disney's NEWSIES are delighted to announce a new booking period at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Thanks to ‘overwhelming’ demand and sold-out previews it has extended until Sunday 16th April 2023, and tickets are on sale for the new period now. Don’t miss this hugely popular play, based on a true story.
Who’s involved in Disney’s NEWSIES?
Welcome to early 20th century New York City, where a gang of teen newspaper sellers dreams of a better life. When the rich newspaper boss Joseph Pulitzer puts up the prices he charges the newsies for his papers, Jack Kelly rallies his fellow sellers to protest, at the same time falling in love with young reporter Katherine. Will they rise up and fight against their unfair exploitation?
- The original production opened on Broadway in 2012 with the expectation of just 100 performances. It went on to play over 1000 performances before touring and winning two Tony Awards, including Best Original Score
- The original was filmed live on stage, and the resulting movie was released in cinemas in 2017
- The role of Les is played by Nesim Adnan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon and Ethan Sokontwe
- The full cast of NEWSIES includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Jack Kelly, Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Lindsay Atherton as Ensemble, Samuel Bailey as Specs, Imogen Bailey as Swing, Bronté Barbé as Katherine Plumber, Josh Barnett, as Race, Cameron Blakely as Joseph Pulitzer, Jack Bromage as Tommy Boy, Bobbie Chambers as Ensemble, Alex Christian as Buttons, Arcangelo Ciulla as Ike, George Crawford as Morris Delancey, Ross Dawes as Snyder, Joshua Denyer as Mush, Ross Dorrington as Splasher, Matthew Duckett as Crutchie, Kamilla Fernandes as Ensemble, Jacob Fisher as Albert, Jamie Golding as Wiesel, Damon Gould as Finch, Zack Guest as Swing, Jordan Isaac as Swing, Alex James-Hatton as Oscar Delancey, Clarice Julianda as Ensemble, Barry Keenan as Nunzio, Ryan Kopel as Davey, Sion Lloyd as Bunsen George Michaelides as Romeo, Mukeni Nel as Jo Jo, Joshua Nkemdilim as Elmer, Mark Samaras as Mike, Bradley Trevethan as Swing, Matt Trevorrow as Henryand Lillie-Pearl Wildman as Ensemble
- NEWSIES is Directed and Choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole
- Set Design by Morgan Large
- Costumes by Natalie Pryce
- Lighting by Mark Henderson
- Sound by Tony Gayle
- New Orchestrations by Simon Hale
- Performer Flying by John Maddox for Suspended Illusions Ltd
- Casting by Lucy Casson
- Children's Casting by Jo Hawes
- Fight Directors Rachel Bown-Williams & Ruth Cooper-Brown for RC Annie
- Associate Director Rachael Nanyonjo
- Associate Choreographer Jane McMurtrie
- Associate Musical Director Chris Ma
- Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line
- NEWSIES is produced by Tristan Baker & Charlie Parsons for Runaway Entertainment, Gavin Kalin, Hunter Arnold, Kater Gordon and Dianne Roberts, by permission of Disney Theatrical Productions
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About the Troubador Wembley Park Theatre
The Troubador Wembley Park Theatre is a new theatre right in the heart of Wembley Park, an exciting area that’s fast becoming one of the capital’s most popular destinations to stay, shop, eat out, and be entertained.
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