Disney's Newsies: The Broadway Musical

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SkyRo P In this review, I’m going to share my thoughts on both the film version of "Newsies" and its Broadway adaptation, as I believe they both resonate with me in similar ways. To start, I want to emphasize that both iterations are truly remarkable. While they share a common storyline, the film and the musical each embark on their own unique journeys. One is a cinematic experience, while the other brings the vibrancy of live theater to life. Despite their differences, both versions are captivating and fulfill all the expectations you might have. Christian Bale delivers an outstanding performance in the original film, while Jeremy Jordan shines as a star in the Broadway rendition. Together, they lead us through the story of young newspaper boys challenging authority, creating an exhilarating experience filled with fantastic songs, impressive choreography, and a compelling depiction of a challenging historical period. Key characters like Crutchy, Davie, Katherine, and Jack are essential to the narrative of this entire production. I highly recommend watching them on Disney+. The Broadway version edges out slightly, as it offers an exhilarating theatrical experience, enhanced by stunning cinematography that captures the essence of live performance. I’m confident that both adaptations will leave you entertained and inspired. Be sure to check them out! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Lilman L It's relatively good but just doesn't hit the jackpot like it used to. I remember there being tons of original and fun songs but in reality it's only like 3 songs and the ones from the theatre scene. Characters are kinda bland but the choreography makes up for some of the many flaws this has. Obviously managing and performing a full musical is hard and takes talent but I just feel like this could have been so much better. Overall this is really good to watch while doing laundry or making your bed. 6.2/10 Worth trying, barely. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/15/24 Full Review Teddy B This story works MUCH better on Broadway than the silver screen, even if it doesn't completely separate itself from the syrupy faults of the film. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Alexis A JEREMY JORDAN, BEN FANKHAUSER, ANDREW KEENAN-BOLGER, KARA LINDSAY, AND BEN COOK ARE ALL AMAZING IN THIS I LOVE NEWSIES THE SONGS ARE GREAT* I HAVE THIS ENTIRE THING MEMORIZED i highly recommend watching this musical! *except for the bottom line and bottom line reprise, those ones are trash Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/23 Full Review Julia C This play is Top-notch! I loved it!! It tells the story of the 1899 newspaper kid's strike in a fun and musical way. I also did this play in school, and I fell in love with it intstantly. I would totally reccommed this to someone! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/23 Full Review Paul G Great cast, no bad songs (although no standout songs), great sets, a worthwhile story, so in theory this should have been great. Unfortunately it is not. The New York accents are too much, the story does not appeal, I don't know exactly what the problem is but the sum of the parts is less than individual components. Don't bother. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/17/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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