Newsies (2017)

Spectacularly captured on stage at Hollywood's iconic Pantages Theatre, 'Newsies' (2017) is a high-octane spectacle that you simply can't afford to miss. With the original Broadway stars Jeremy Jordan as the charismatic "Jack Kelly," Kara Lindsay as the captivating "Katherine," Ben Fankhauser as the dedicated "Davey", and Andrew Keenan-Bolger as the spirited "Crutchie," the film also features North American Tour favorites Steve Blanchard as the formidable "Joseph Pulitzer," and Aisha de Haas as the enchanting "Medda Larkin," as well as Ethan Steiner as the plucky "Les." Together they share the stage with an unprecedented ensemble, creating a stage teeming with the energy and passion of "newsies" like never before. Transporting audiences to the heart of New York City at the dawn of a new century, 'Newsies' draws inspiration from real events. It tells the stirring tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a motley crew of teenage 'newsies,' harboring dreams of a future far removed from the grime and grit of the city streets. However, when publishing magnates Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst manipulate distribution costs to the detriment of the newsboys, Jack finds himself thrust into a battle for justice. Fuelled by a newfound purpose, he unites newsboys across the sprawling city in a defiant strike, standing up against the powerful to fight for what they believe is rightfully theirs.

Newsies is a comedy movie featuring Michael Rios and directed by Jeff Calhoun.

Newsies is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

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