Newsies : stories of the unlikely Broadway hit /

In 1992, Disney released a live-action film based on a band of newsboys who stood up to the most powerful newspaper publishers in New York and a cult classic was born. Based on real life events, the story resonated with millions and countless musical theater performers and fans ultimately demanded t...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cerniglia, Ken (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Disney Editions, [2013].
Edition:First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • The newsboys' strike of 1899 : historical foundations of Newsies
  • Depicting a fine life on film : the creation and reception of the movie
  • Seizing the demand : making a stage musical for fans
  • Let's watch what happens : a production test at Paper Mill Playhouse
  • Kings of New York : Newsies comes to the Great White Way
  • Carrying that banner : supporting an extended Broadway run
  • The world knows : final reflections from the Newsies family.