Cast for Newsies the Musical

The cast has just been announced for Newsies the Musical at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre with its official opening night on 8th December 2022. Preview performances will begin on 29th November

Leading the show will be Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Legally Blonde) as Jack Kelly, alongside Bronté Barbé (What's New, Pussycat?) as Katherine Plumber.

Listed in alphabetical order, also appearing are 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 and Jacob Fisher as Albert.

Also cast are 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.

Newsies UK Premiere at Troubadour Theatre in November

JUST ANNOUNCED: The award winning Broadway musical Newsies is to have its UK premiere in a new reimagined production performed in the round at the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park from 22nd November 2022 for a strictly limited season. Tickets go on sale in May.

The new London production features direction and choreography by Matt Cole, 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 for suspended iIllusions Ltd, casting by Lucy Casson, children's casting by Jo Hawes, fight direction by Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown for RC Annie, associate choreography by Jane McMurtrie, associate musical direction by Chris Ma and production management by Lee Batty and Andy Fox for Setting Line.

Alan Menken said: "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!" The new run will see the cast (still to be revealed) "dance, sing, jump and fly around the street".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newsies musical coming to London

Breaking news today is that Newsies the Musical  is heading for London. More details are expected very shortly.

The much-loved musical, about a group of news boys and inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!.It had its stage premiere at the Paper Mill Playhouse in 2011 and made its Broadway debut in 2012, but has yet to be seen professionally in the UK – though an acclaimed ArtsEd production was led by Jac Yarrow.

It ha been confirmed that "all new London edition" of the show the show is running this year at  a venue to be revealed.The piece has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein – which is in turn based on Bob Tzudiker and Noni White's screenplay. 

Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

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Exploratory Auditions for Newsies the Musical Male Dancers

Disney Theatrical Group has announced exploratory open auditions for male dancers for the musical Newsies on Monday 17th June at Pineapple Dance Studios, Langley Street, London WC2.

Either: 9:15am registration/warm-up for 10.00am start / or 1:15pm registration/warm-up for 2:00pm start

WEAR: Dance gear, trainers, jazz shoes, tap shoes and knee pads.

BRING: Sheet music for 16 bars of a musical theatre song, a CV with a head shot stapled back to back.

Dancers must be:

• Male with playing age 16 to 22 years old
• Strong, technically trained dancers with excellent ballet technique
• Auditionees should also tap and sing well
• Acro and/or tumbling a plus
• All ethnicities are encouraged to attend
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Casting Director Jill Green said; "We are beginning a search to find extraordinary dance talent. The award-winning choreography by Christopher Gattelli requires energetic male dancers with excellent ballet technique, acrobatic skills, tap dancing, and more. It will be exciting for the team to meet talented men from across the country at these open auditions."

Details of a UK production have yet to be released.

For further information on casting, contact Jill Green Casting: newsies@jillgreencasting.org