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The newsies attempt to deter strikebreakers, but the violent struggle is revealed as a trap set by the Delancey brothers. Before the newsies can be arrested, Spot Conlon arrives with the Brooklyn …

Newsies: Age 10-20, Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that …

Aside from newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer (played by Robert Duvall in the movie), most of the characters in "Newsies" are made up. But there really was a newsboy strike in New York in 1899.

Jan 3, 2025 · THE FOLLOWING ROLES WILL BE CAST FROM RESIDENT ENSEMBLE / LOCAL PERFORMERS: JACK KELLY ic, rebellious leader of the newsboys. Jack is the central protagonist …

Newsies (1992) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West.

Explore the full list of characters in Newsies with detailed role profiles, vocal ranges, playing ages, and audition notes.

Character List Notes: These are how the CHARACTERS present on stage. That does not mean the ACTOR has to personally identify in this way, but they would need to be comfortable portraying a …