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Disney’s Newsies has revealed new cast members for the Olivier Award-winning musical. The show is currently playing at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, and has announced that it must end on 30 July 2023. New cast members joining on 19 April 2023 are Spencer Darlaston-Jones as Romeo, Morgan Gregory as Swing, Mireia Mambo as Ensemble Forbes Masson as Joseph Pulitzer, Kai Oxley as Swing, Bradley Perret as Elmer, Owen Stringer as Oscar Delancey, Lucy Young as Swing and Ben Dalton and Harry Newby as Les. They join existing cast members Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Jack Kelly, Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Lindsay Atherton as Ensemble, Imogen Bailey as Swing, Samuel Bailey as Specs, Bronté Barbé as Katherine Plumber, Josh Barnett as Race, 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, Jacob Fisher as Albert, Jamie Golding as Wiesel, Damon Gould as Finch, Barry Keenan as Nunzio, Ryan Kopel as Davey, Sion Lloyd as Bunsen, Mukeni Nel as Jo Jo, Mark Samaras as Mike, Rory Shafford as Swing, Matt Trevorrow as Henry, Lillie-Pearl Wildman as Ensemble and Nesim Adnan and Ethan Sokontwe as Les. At last Sunday's Olivier Awards, Newsies director and choreographer Matt Cole won the 2023 Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer. The cast of the show also performed a medley of numbers at the awards. Set in New York at the turn of the 20th century, Newsies is based on the true story of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers, who dream of a better life, and rise up against the exploitation of wealthy publishing tycoons. Newsies originally opened on Broadway in 2012, and won two Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. Newsies is Directed and Choreographed by Olivier winner Matt Cole, with Set Design by Morgan Large, Musical Supervision, New Dance Arrangements & Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, 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 and Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line. Book tickets to Disney's Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London

Broadway star Drew Gehling will join the award-winning revival of Little Shop of Horrors, starring alongside Maude Apatow and Tony Award winner Matt Doyle. Drew Gehling (Waitress, Almost Famous) will star as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. beginning March 14. Gehling joins television and film star Maude Apatow (HBO’s “Euphoria”) as Audrey and Tony Award winner Matt Doyle (Company) as Seymour. Gehling most recently starred as Jeff Bebe in Almost Famous on Broadway, a role he originated at San Diego’s The Old Globe and earned him a Noel Award Nomination. Prior to that, he starred in the Broadway productions of Waitress, where he originated the role of Dr. Jim Pomatter; On A Clear Day You Can See Forever; and Jersey Boys. In addition to Almost Famous, his regional and off-Broadway credits include Dave, for which he received a Helen Hayes Award Nomination, Roman Holiday, Scarlet Pimpernel, Waitress (A.R.T.), Johnny Baseball (A.R.T.), Billy & Ray (Vineyard), A Minister’s Wife (LCT), Anne of Green Gables (Off-Broadway). His television and film credits include Succession, Blacklist, Instinct, Dietland, Good Fight, Kimmy Schmidt, 30-Rock, Smash, and the upcoming A Good Person. Apatow & Doyle currently star alongside Tony Award Nominee Bryce Pinkham as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S., Tony Award Winner Brad Oscar as Mushnik, Aaron Arnell Harrington as The Voice of Audrey II, Tiffany Renee Thompson as Crystal, Khadija Sankoh as Chiffon, D’Kaylah Unique Whitley as Ronnette, Camryn Hampton, Weston Chandler Long, Chelsea Turbin, Teddy Yudain, Zakiya Baptiste, Jon Hoche, Jonothon Lyons, Noel MacNeal, Jeff Sears, Evan Alexander Smith, and Melissa Victor. With a book and lyrics by Grammy and Academy Award winner Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), and music by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Newsies), the 2020 Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Award-winning Best Musical Revival of Little Shop of Horrors is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening). Tickets are on sale for performances through January 7, 2024, at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street).

The London production of Disney’s Newsies has once again extended at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Producers have added 3-months to the run with the show will now playing to Sunday 30 July 2023. Disney's high-energy musical has been a huge hit with audiences and critics alike. Newsies is an uplifting tale of the Newsboys strike of 1899 against Joseph Pulitzer and other publishers who tried to take more than their fair share of the young workers’ earnings, and Manhattan newsboy Jack Kelly, who formed his own union.  The current cast includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Legally Blonde) as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé (Beautiful) as Katherine Plumber. The following will be continuing in their roles: 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, Jack Bromage as Tommy Boy, Bobbie Chambers as Ensemble, Alex Christian as Buttons, Arcangelo Ciulla as Ike, George Crawford as Morris Delancey, Joshua Denyer as Mush, Ross Dorrington as Splasher, Matthew Duckett as Crutchie, Jacob Fisher as Albert, Jamie Golding as Wiesel, Damon Gould as Finch, Zack Guest as Swing, Jordan Isaac as Swing, 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, Mark Samaras as Mike, Rory Shafford as Swing, Matt Trevorrow as Henry, Lillie-Pearl Wildman as Ensemble and Nesim Adnan as Les. Further casting is to be announced. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, this Broadway favourite opened in 2012, winning Tony awards for Best Original Score and Best Choreography and landing a filmed version on Disney Plus.  Book Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre See production photos of Newsies [ngg src="galleries" ids="969" display="pro_tile"]

Producers for Disney's Newsies have released a new trailer for the show which is currently running in London. The 5-star production began previews at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 29 November and officially opened on 8 December. It is now booking to 16 April 2023. This productions marks the shows London premiere. Book tickets to Disney's Newsies. The original production of Newsies opened on Broadway in 2012 and was slated to play only 100 performances but went on to play over 1,000 performances before touring and winning two Tony Awards®, including Best Original Score. The full London 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. The role of Les is played by Nesim Adnan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon and Ethan Sokontwe. Disney's Newsies is booking to 16 April 2023 at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London.

Reviews are in for Disney’s Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London. The show has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, and on Broadway won Tony awards for Best Original Score and Best Choreography.  Newsies is an uplifting tale of a defining moment in American history - the Newsboys strike of 1899 against Joseph Pulitzer and other publishers who tried to take more than their fair share of the young workers’ earnings, and Manhattan newsboy Jack Kelly, who formed his own union.  The cast includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Legally Blonde) as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé (Beautiful) as Katherine Plumber, alongside Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Samuel Bailey as Specs, Imogen Bailey as Swing, Josh Barnett, as Race, Cameron Blakely as Joseph Pulitzer, Jack Bromage as Tommy Boy, 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, Jacob Fisher as Albert, Jamie Golding as Wiesel, Damon Gould as Finch, Alex James-Hatton as Oscar Delancey, 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, and Matt Trevorrow as Henry. The role of Les will be played by Nesim Adnan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon and Ethan Sokontwe. The ensemble features Lindsay Atherton, Bobbie Chambers, Kamilla Fernandes, Clarice Julianda, and Lillie-Pearl Wildman, with Zack Guest, Jordan Isaac as Swing and Bradley Trevethan as Swings. Newsies is directed and choreographed by Matt Cole, with Set Design by Morgan Large, Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements and Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, Costumes by Natalie Pryce, Lighting by Mark Henderson, Sound by Tony Gayle, Performer Flying by John Maddox, Casting by Lucy Casson, Children’s Casting by Jo Hawes, Fight Directors Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown, Associate Choreographer Jane McMurtrie, Associate Musical Director Chris Ma and Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox. Newsies is booking at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 16 April 2023. Book Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Production photos for Disney’s Newsies have been released ahead of its opening at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London tonight (8 December). The award-winning Broadway musical began previews on 29 November 2022 and is booking to 16 April 2023. The cast stars Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Jack Kelly, Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Bronte Barbe as Katherine Plumber, Cameron Blakely as Joseph Pulitzer and many more. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, this Broadway favourite opened in 2012, winning Tony awards for Best Original Score and Best Choreography and landing a filmed version on Disney Plus.  Newsies is an uplifting tale of a defining moment in American history - the Newsboys strike of 1899 against Joseph Pulitzer and other publishers who tried to take more than their fair share of the young workers’ earnings, and Manhattan newsboy Jack Kelly, who formed his own union.  More about Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Photos: production images for Newsies [ngg src="galleries" ids="969" display="pro_tile"]

Disney’s Newsies to extend London run at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre to April 2023. Following sold-out previews and overwhelming demand, producers of Disney's Newsies have announced an extended booking period for the highly anticipated London show; the musical will now run through to Sunday 16 April 2023. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now. The cast includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Legally Blonde) as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé (Beautiful) as Katherine Plumber. The cast of Newsies also includes Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Lindsay Atherton as Ensemble, Samuel Bailey as Specs, Imogen Bailey as Swing, 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 Henry and Lillie-Pearl Wildman as Ensemble. The role of Les will be played by Nesim Adnan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon and Ethan Sokontwe. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, this Broadway favourite opened in 2012, winning Tony awards for Best Original Score and Best Choreography and landing a filmed version on Disney Plus.  Newsies is an uplifting tale of a defining moment in American history - the Newsboys strike of 1899 against Joseph Pulitzer and other publishers who tried to take more than their fair share of the young workers’ earnings, and Manhattan newsboy Jack Kelly, who formed his own union.  Audiences in the UK have a chance to enjoy the thrill of one of the biggest Broadway hits of recent years. In an innovative and brand new production at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, theatregoers will be thrust right inside the action as the newsies dance, sing, jump and fly around the streets of a booming 19th century New York City. 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. Book Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Rehearsal images for Disney’s Newsies have been released ahead of its opening at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London later this month. The award-winning Broadway musical begins previews on 29 November 2022 and is booking to 19 February 2023. The cast includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Legally Blonde) as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé (Beautiful) as Katherine Plumber. The cast of Newsies also includes Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Lindsay Atherton as Ensemble, Samuel Bailey as Specs, Imogen Bailey as Swing, 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 Henry and Lillie-Pearl Wildman as Ensemble. The role of Les will be played by Nesim Adnan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon and Ethan Sokontwe. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, this Broadway favourite opened in 2012, winning Tony awards for Best Original Score and Best Choreography and landing a filmed version on Disney Plus.  Newsies is an uplifting tale of a defining moment in American history - the Newsboys strike of 1899 against Joseph Pulitzer and other publishers who tried to take more than their fair share of the young workers’ earnings, and Manhattan newsboy Jack Kelly, who formed his own union.  Newsies will be Directed and Choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole, with Set Design by Morgan Large, Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements & Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, Costumes by Natalie Pryce, Lighting by Mark Henderson, Sound by Tony Gayle, 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 and Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line. More about Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Photos: rehearsal images for Newsies [ngg src="galleries" ids="939" display="pro_tile"]

Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Disney's NEWSIES is coming to London - and tickets are now on sale Award-winning Broadway musical Disney’s NEWSIES is coming to London. This spectacular new 'in-the-round' immersive theatre production promises to thrill audiences of all ages, with incredible dancing and fantastic songs. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, Disney’s Newsies has music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). "Thrilling" - The Guardian Disney's NEWSIES is playing at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London from 29 November 2022, tickets from £30. Book tickets >

Disney has dropped a new trailer for Disney’s Newsies, ahead of its opening in November at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London. The award-winning Broadway musical starts performances on 29 November 2022 and is booking to 19 February 2023. The cast includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Legally Blonde) as Jack Kelly and Bronté Barbé (Beautiful) as Katherine Plumber. The cast of Newsies also includes Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Lindsay Atherton as Ensemble, Samuel Bailey as Specs, Imogen Bailey as Swing, 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 Henry and Lillie-Pearl Wildman as Ensemble. The role of Les will be played by Nesim Adnan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon and Ethan Sokontwe. Based on a true story and set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century, Disney's Newsies boasts music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein. Newsies will be Directed and Choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole, with Set Design by Morgan Large, Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements & Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, Costumes by Natalie Pryce, Lighting by Mark Henderson, Sound by Tony Gayle, 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 and Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line. Based on a true story, NEWSIES is set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. It’s the rousing tale of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers, who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. After newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer hikes up the prices for his papers charged to the newsies, Jack Kelly rallies his fellow newsies in an attempt to protest the change, falling in love with young reporter Katherine along the way. These young newsies from across the city come together and rise up against the exploitation of wealthy publishing tycoons and fight for justice using the only power they have – solidarity.  More about Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Video: Trailer for Newsies

Casting has been announced for Disney’s Newsies, coming to London in November 2022. The award-winning Broadway musical has its UK premiere at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, starting on 29 November 2022 and booking to 19 February 2023. Michael Ahomka-Lindsay will play Jack Kelly in the show, with Bronté Barbé as Katherine Plumber. Michael recently played Emmett in Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, for which he has received a 2022 Black British Theatre Award nomination. Bronté's credits include Oklahoma at Chichester Festival Theatre and the UK tour of Beautiful). Damon Gould, Matthew Duckett, Ross Dorrington, Bronté Barbé, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Moya Angela, Mukeni Nel, Ryan Kopel and Arcangelo Ciulla in Newsies, photo by Seamus Ryan The cast of Newsies also includes Moya Angela as Medda Larkin, Lindsay Atherton as Ensemble, Samuel Bailey as Specs, Imogen Bailey as Swing, 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 Henry and Lillie-Pearl Wildman as Ensemble. The role of Les will be played by Nesim Adnan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon and Ethan Sokontwe. Based on a true story and set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century, Disney's Newsies boasts music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein. The original production of Newsies opened on Broadway in 2012, winning two Tony Awards including Best Original Score. Newsies will be Directed and Choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole, with Set Design by Morgan Large, Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements & Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, Costumes by Natalie Pryce, Lighting by Mark Henderson, Sound by Tony Gayle, 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 and Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line. Book Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London

More details have been revealed for the UK premiere of Disney's Newsies. Tickets for Disney's Newsies at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre will go on sale to the public at 10am on Thursday 16 June 2022. The show will celebrate its official opening night at London opening on 8 December 2022. In addition, preview performances will begin on 29 November (instead of the previously announced date of 28 November), with all preview tickets costing just £30. As previously reported, the London production of Newsies will be staged as an immersive 'in the round' production, with an illustration of the stage and seating shown below. An illustration of the seating planner Newsies at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Disney's Newsies, the award-winning Broadway musical has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and book by Harvey Fierstein. Set in New York City at the turn of the 19th century, the story is based on real events: the tale of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers, who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. After newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer hikes up the prices for his papers charged to the newsies, Jack Kelly rallies his fellow newsboys in an attempt to protest the change, falling in love with young reporter Katherine along the way. These young newsies from across the city come together and rise up against the exploitation of wealthy publishing tycoons and fight for justice using the only power they have – solidarity. This new production of Newsies will be following on the recent successes of large scale shows at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre such as the National Theatre’s productions of War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. NEWSIES will be Directed and Choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole, with Set Design by Morgan Large, Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements & Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, Costumes by Natalie Pryce, Lighting by Mark Henderson, Sound by Tony Gayle, 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 and Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line. Newsies is suitable for ages 5+ Disney's Newsies will begin performances on 29 November 2022 at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Book Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London Newsies - Coming Soon Trailer [videopress AYY6nYbN w=750]

As previously tipped, the smash-hit Broadway musical Disney's Newsies is on its way to London. Produced by 2:22 A Ghost Story producers Runaway Entertainment, the show will open at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 29 November 2022. The award-winning Broadway musical boasts music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and a book by Harvey Fierstein, and is based on the much-loved Disney live-action film. Set in New York City at the turn of the 19th century, the story is based on real events: the tale of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers, who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. After newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer hikes up the prices for his papers charged to the newsies, Jack Kelly rallies his fellow newsboys in an attempt to protest the change, falling in love with young reporter Katherine along the way. These young newsies from across the city come together and rise up against the exploitation of wealthy publishing tycoons and fight for justice using the only power they have – solidarity. The Broadway production opened in 2012 and played over 1,000 performances, winning two Tony Awards. The new production in London will be staged as an immersive ‘in the round’ production, directed and choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole (Fiddler on the Roof). His creative team includes Set Design by Morgan Large, Musical Supervision, Dance Arrangements & Musical Direction by Nigel Lilley, Costumes by Natalie Pryce, Lighting by Mark Henderson, Sound by Tony Gayle, 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 Choreographer Jane McMurtrie, Associate Musical Director Chris Ma and Production Management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line. Alan Menken told the press today that: “I am OVER THE MOON about Newsies opening in London!! I’ve been wishing and waiting for this for soooo long. I truly cannot wait!” Matt Cole, Director & Choreographer, said: “As a huge fan of the original Disney film and the Broadway production, I am extremely honoured and thrilled to be reimagining this brand new version for London and the UK. With an incredible score by the legendary Alan Menken and book by Harvey Fierstein we will bring this all-singing, all-dancing show to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. This site-specific version of the show provides an exciting opportunity to present the piece in a non-traditional format. Set in the round, the audience will be thrust into turn-of-the-century New York, where the action and choreography will weave its way in and out of the audience. I cannot wait to work with this talented creative team on delivering this wonderful and exciting show to the UK.” The show is produced by Runaway Entertainment and Disney Theatrical productions (Disney's The Lion King, Frozen The Musical, Mary Poppins). Runaway Entertainment produce 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Criterion Theatre, and previously produced Conor McPherson/ Bob Dylan musical Girl From the North Country on Broadway and in the West End, Lin- Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights, the Olivier Award-winning production of The Railway Children at King’s Cross Theatre, Guys & Dolls in the West End and on tour, Footloose in the West End and on tour, and Flashdance on tour. Casting will be announced soon, and tickets go on sale in May 2022. Book Disney's Newsies tickets at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London

ARTICLE UPDATE: Disney's Newsies will open on 29 November in London at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Read more here > It seems that the smash-hit musical Disney's Newsies is still aiming for a West End transfer. According to Disney's official website, Newsies is heading from New York City To London in 2022. We hear that Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the book for the show, is still very keen for Newsies to come to London, and that Disney is currently zeroing in on the right theatre. Disney's Newsies was the unexpected Broadway hit of 2012. Originally scheduled to run for only 101 performances, it opened to record-breaking Broadway audiences to become a long running show, before closing after 1005 performances and grossing over $100million. Disney's Newsies is a Disney Theatrical Productions stage musical based on the 1992 musical film Newsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and  Best Choreography, Newsies has a score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman. More about Disney's Newsies in the West End

ARTICLE UPDATE: Disney’s Newsies will open on 28 November in London at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Read more here > Newsies the unexpected Broadway hit is still aiming for a West End transfer. Newsies tickets on sale here soon. According to Baz Bamigboye, Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the book, still intends for Newsies to cross the pond however they are waiting for the right theatre to become available, hence it could be a few years.  Fierstein’s Kinky Boots was in a similar fate until the early closure of Made in Dagenham opened the Adelphi for the West End transfer – who knows what other theatre’s might become available unexpectedly. Disney's Newsies was the unexpected Broadway hit of 2012; scheduled for only 101 performances when it opened it delighted Broadway audiences becoming a long running show, before closing after 1005 performances and grossing over $100million. It’s currently on a US tour. Newsies The Musical is a Disney Theatrical Productions stage musical based on the 1992 musical film Newsies, which in turn was inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City.   Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and  Best Choreography, Newsies has a score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman. http://youtu.be/5iKmHSgSHWc?list=PLC9DC3EA89773222F SIGN UP to our offer alerts to be the first to hear about booking >