Dan DeLuca & Joey Joey Barreiro - "The Truth About The Moon" (Alan Menken & Jack Feldman)

THE NEWSBOYS' VARIETY SHOW
November 6, 2016 Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
BAND: Chip Prince (Music Director/Piano), Heinrich Kruse (Drums), Joseph Wallace (Bass)
Directed by Richard J. Hinds
Produced by Shoshana Feinstein
Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - famousinny.com

[@katiestock2027]

"We're singing about Jack Kelly because we're full of ourselves"

[@caitlynnrosey]

I refuse to believe that this is not Davey singing about jack and that is on PERIOd

[@kyiamcgill9144]

Katherine threatens to punch Jack and when Jack says "give it your best shot!", Katherine actually full on decks him and the two burst into laughter, and the lights go down only to come back up on Davey singing this song Thank you That is all

[@dino.arts.]

This is an underated comment, what the heck? I can totally see this! I wish I had the talent to animate that!!

[@lilyoftheships5607]

this fanfic is not exactly the same, but Kath does deck jack: archiveofourown.org/works/24958210

[@laurenbefree]

This song is legit PERFECT for David to sing about Jack like??? It fits so well nothing can convince me otherwise

[@sawyer6625]

I FIGURED OUT THE LYRICS! PLEASE TELL ME IF THERE IS A MISTAKE: Dan: Oh the moon is bigger in Santa Fe. Honestly, Moon, a natural satellite of the Earth. Latin name, Luna Hundreds of thousands of miles away from here. No signs of water or life or atmosphere. This is the truth about the moon. The facts are black and white, and yet I couldn't think of one while watching it tonight. I saw the words all fly away, so fast, so far. Til every letter, every number had turned into a star, and was the moon especially bright? I really can't recall and this was the first time the facts of the matter didn't matter at all. Shall I try to deny all i've known for a moment that's gone. Would my heart let me be someone different from me from now on? No. I learned the truth about the moon. The facts I learned are right. I only wish it made me feel like the lies I learned tonight. Joey: Lies from that dreamer, that dime novel cowboy who believes in a fantasy called Santa Fe. Given name, Jack, someone who seems to get by with a smile. Having no substance he compensates with style. This is the truth about the boy, there's nothing more to say. Though when I looked into his eyes I could not look away and if I first thought he was who he claimed he was, it's just because that kind of boy must be good at what he does, but then as gentle as a breath his hand was touching mine. Then I discovered a feeling that somehow I could not define. Both: Fly away. Santa Fe. You're the seed of a dream not a plan. Lovely dream, still it seems, Joey: Like the dream of a boy Both: Not a man Joey: So, at least I don't shed many tears down here in my cocoon, where i'm protected by my facts, like the truth about the moon. Moon, a natural satellite of the Earth. The same size no matter where you are. Both: Latin name, Luna. Lovely name, Jack

[@samipopcornpup9161]

Sawyer I think he says "dime novel cowboy" rather than "dying awful?" Other than that, it seems right, though! 😊

[@sawyer6625]

Sami Popcornpup Now that you say that it does! Thank you i'll correct it!

[@samipopcornpup9161]

Sawyer No problem! 😊

[@huntress647]

The way that this is written I can 100% imagine Sarah jotting it down into her diary and I think it’s so cute. If Sarah had been in the stage musical she would have been an astronomy girlie 🩵✨ ⭐️ 🌙

[@pennyj5595]

They need to bring this song back in the stage version, but instead have Davey sing it after Jack tells them to give up at the rally, but make it like he's upset with him. It's also perfect because of how Davey uses facts and how Jack 'lied' to them. And idk I just want it to happen. (You could also change the one line from grabbing his hand to like grabbing his arm so it would make more sense)

[@pennyj5595]

Umm?? I don’t remember writing this but... I stan. Can this plz happen ??

[@isabelladippel9649]

Do the directors know that you can have more than one young female in a musical?!?! THIS SONG IS GORGEOUS

[@huntress647]

THIS!! 👆🏻 5 years late to this comment but the thing I love so much about Newsies is the inclusion of historical figures and context and I love the use of Katherine and why not have this additional amazing female character?!

[@crashvds777]

Davey should have been given this song I’m just going to imagine it was

[@virginiasmiles8865]

I love that it’s been 8 years since they posted this and the title still has “Joey Joey Barreiro” in the title

[@christmastree7394]

anyways... this song is absolutely perfect for Davey. imagine him singing this right after the rally.

[@drewapicture5526]

can we talk about the fact that the title says Joey twice? Cause I honestly really enjoy it.

[@samipopcornpup9161]

DrewAPicture Ahh, yes, Joey Joey Barriero, who played Jack Jack Kelly

[@virginiasmiles8865]

It is a crime against humanity that this is the only time this song has been recorded/ performed

[@chapps.6891]

I know, right?!

[@isacappellanti6510]

The song starts around 1:49

[@beccak3035]

*silently just hugs Sarah crying* good lord this songs beautiful why couldn’t it Be in the movie

[@elliotscasual2459]

I will never get over the smoothness of Joey's voice

[@patriciadiver5047]

Why does this suit Davey more than Sarah? Imagine Davey singing this after the rally, and instead of Jack and Katherine singing something to believe Katherine just tells Jack about the children's crusade and then sends Jack to get Davey and him and Jack sing something to believe in and basically makes Javid canon.

[@judi7238]

because sarah has literally no personality and davey does

[@baylordiamond5611]

Judi W. Sarah has a personality she smiles occasionally and invited a boy she barley knew to eat on the roof

[@dino.arts.]

We could just sprinkle in the fact that this is gay I really hope one of you get this sort of reference

[@dino.arts.]

@@miangelinaortiz-marcano875 yeah, he is. John Mulaney

[@RetroGirl1967]

I'm picturing the movie version, and this is intercut with "Santa Fe Reprise," and it's David and Sarah singing it.

[@samipopcornpup9161]

I'VE LOST COUNT OF HOW MANY TIMES I'VE LISTENED TO THIS I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS (Also, can we talk about how Joey keeps a completely straight face while petting Dan's face?)

[@baileybieganek2446]

Sami Popcornpup yes. We can

[@melmelodies8730]

I ALREADY HAD CHILLS THEN THE SANTA FE TUNE AND I’VE BEEN KILLED

[@Anonymouspaperbirdman]

4:44 I love this bit it sounds like Santa Fe. Imagine this song being used for Davey in livesies it would work so well. Also Ryan Kopel (West End’s David Jacobs) sung a bit of this song on social media somewhere it’s so pretty

[@chvp4605]

Everything is lovely but can we talk about the piano, tugs at your heartstrings...💕✨🎼

[@morganboyd3328]

Can we have Ben Fankhauser sing this please!

[@virginiasmiles8865]

Morgan Boyd YES YES YES

[@gracelynwalker4169]

Please please please

[@abigailgould4858]

I'd pay good money for this!!!

[@imagromlin]

Pleaseeee

[@stephiguess6173]

WHY DIDNT DAVEY SING THIS ABOUT JACK AFTER THE RALLY IM DONE

[@RetroGirl1967]

I see how it could have worked in the movie. You could combine the songs and intercut between Jack in the refuge singing a longer version of "Santa Fe Reprise" and David (possibly David and Sarah) singing this.

[@virginiasmiles8865]

“At least I don’t shed any tears down here in my cocoon” I CANT RELATE OMG😭this song is so good, I want to watch the movie now because I didn’t even know he had a love interest in it, this so is honestly so so good and like Catherine is great and all but this song is amazing, it would be so good for an audition but there’s probably not any instrumental versions or any versions of this other than this one😭

[@sydneynuttall8694]

I think this song would be perfect for Katherine! They need to add it into a revival or something, cause it is a very strong number. I mean, think about it! Put it in there maybe while Katherine's on the rooftop after the rally, right before "Something to Believe In", and it's her singing about how heartbroken she is that Jack would turn on the boys for money. The boys he had been protecting, and looking out for. It shows a lot of emotion and heartbreak. I am trying desperately to memorize this song, because it is beautiful!

[@samipopcornpup9161]

Sydney Cheshire Oh goodness, that would be beautiful

[@josilevitt]

I love this idea. Epspecially for Katherine. She needs to have more emotional moments and that would be perfect for her

[@alematosmusic7498]

I don't know why, but I feel this song should be sung after a sexual encounter. That's the reason I think they cut it.

[@heeyyyricky]

With all due respect to everyone on this thread, no. This song doesn't fit Katherine at all, because it wasn't written for her. It was written for Sarah, and it shows if you've seen the movie.

[@judi7238]

They didn't cut it because of sex, this is a Disney musical after all. They cut it cause they wrote it for Sarah, then scrapped her and Denton and replaced them both with Katherine

[@DrumminAlaina]

Can We Please Give Credz To Joey For Putting His Hand On Dan's Face? Like C'mon!

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

This is just proof that Sarah was given more character traits and a better story arc but just wasn't used which is really annoying and sad because, unpopular opinion here: I love Sarah so much and think she deserved better!

[@rogue7043]

Yess!!

[@RetroGirl1967]

I agree Sarah wasn't a fully developed realized character. It's a shame the character was little more than a love interest.

[@larrybliss8330]

a lovely song, so well sung... made my morning--thanks for sharing...

[@elliotscasual2459]

1:46 when the song starts

[@imtired5297]

I know everyone has already said it but this would have worked so well as a song for Davey even if they want to continue with the no homo thing they've got going there's basically nothing that they would really have to change at all

[@harleydublow8255]

Okay but do this as a duet between Davey and Katherine with Davey singing what Dan sings and Katherine singing what Joey sings and have it take place after the scene where all the newsies meet at the theatre and Jack tells them to end the strike Think about it

[@kaiyuen7883]

Harley Dublow !!!!!

[@pennyj5595]

ITS BEEN 10 MONTHS AND I STILL THINK ABOUT THIS

[@kathleen.animatez]

Wait that's literally perfect, I-

[@missbarker5370]

I am still bitter that they gave us Katherine instead of Sarah. Sarah and Jack’s relationship made so much more sense. Also, Sarah would have been such an interesting character. A Jewish immigrant in the 19th century? Yes, please! I would’ve loved is Sarah was in the musical, as the love interest still because I want her to sing this song about Jack, but also have Kath in it as you know the reporter friend. And maybe even Denton could be in it because it was such a good father figure to the Newsies. Now watch as everybody hates me for saying this. XD

[@jasminesea4112]

No, I totally agree with you 😊

[@RetroGirl1967]

I think it's possible to have Katherine and Sarah exist in the same story. I think depending on how you write the story and develop the characters, either one could be a plausible love for Jack.

[@judi7238]

maybe the reason this fits Davey so well is because Jack basically dates Sarah because thats the closest he can get to dating Davey in a 90s Disney film

[@RetroGirl1967]

I think that Jack wants to date a Jacobs sibling, and because of the time period, it had to be Sarah, but in another time and place, it could be have David. I go back and forth on whether Jack and David are romance or bromance, because I can see the relationship going either way.

[@ryanroselee5688]

I'm actually very interested in how they worked Sarah into the stage version and like what her role would've been

[@judi7238]

hopefully she'd have more discernable personality

[@alejandragonzalez6003]

@@judi7238 I think the problem is that in the movie they don’t tell us enough about Sarah, but in the Broadway production, we see more about Katherine, not only as the love interest but as a whole person

[@RetroGirl1967]

I haven't completely figured out how to do it, but I think it's possible to have a version of "Newsies" where Sarah exists as a fully developed and realized character, but also have Katherine as the love interest. I want to create a version of "Newsies" that combines the best of both (The strong Jack-David friendship with David's more fully developed story arc, and the Jack-Katherine romance).

[@heeyyyricky]

I love this song, but it also reminds me of how absolutely robbed Sarah was. I'll always be upset about how overlooked she's always been, and I'll always mourn the charterer she could have been.

[@kiera.9318]

she would definitely be my favourite character if she was GIVEN A PROPER STORYLINE

[@kiera.9318]

she had about 3 lines and i’m still annoyed.

[@heeyyyricky]

@@kiera.9318 bro she's still my favorite. Canon is what I say it is and I say she's a lesbian and her crush on Jack is comphet

[@kiera.9318]

Lyndsey Davis if her and katherine met, they would both drop jack and become a power couple. (then javid would happen)

[@heeyyyricky]

@@kiera.9318 cheers bro I'll drink to that

[@aussiethecat]

MA’AM THIS SONG IS FOR DAVEY YOU CANT TELL ME IT ISNT But regardless this was beautiful and I loved it

[@cait9541]

1:45 is where the song actually starts:)

[@mackenzie_jae]

I need to hear Ben Fankuaser cover this song so I can pretend its Davey singing about Jack

[@hannahbanna_]

What i think should have happened is that right before something to believe in when kath kisses jack, she should actually just punch him. And then they laugh and are friends and the lights fade out. They fade back in on davey on the top of one of the set peices and he sings this. boom. Javid.

[@loverofminelexi]

Years later and this song still makes me cry. It’s just so beautiful ❤️

[@demetriatorowus9735]

Ahhhh! I want the sheet music for this!!!!!!!!!

[@_Lyncaa]

I literally never cry and barley a minute in and I’m on the brink of sobbing

[@mkchrist2881]

god i love this song

[@princessart5326]

Imagine Davey singing this!

[@good_vibes_sometimes]

ITS TO THE TUNE OF SANTA FE AT SOME POINTS!!!

[@meghanwilkins1089]

okay but also imagine this is movie verse david's song to jack i'm just SAYING that makes me soft

[@limecable1278]

Kath or Davey totally deserved this song, after the rally. I wish this and "then I see you again" should have in the show, holy shit.

[@isabelle8588]

this is. so beautiful

[@MaryMack.]

I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this song. It is gorgeous.

[@judi7238]

"Joey Joey Barreiro"

[@florriepatel6204]

Joey Joey Barreiro who plays Jack Jack Kelly

[@sleepingcolours]

Why am I just finding this now?! So gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this. I had no clue Sarah actually had her own song. I love it!

[@camillefundingsland2257]

Ahhh! This is GORGEOUS!!!!! I wish that there is sheet music available for this

[@aliciaf1214]

This is too much for my jack kelly fangirl heart to take!

[@carleymillette9338]

ICONICCCCCCCCCC

[@uarmysafetyzone]

Joey is my Jack Kelly.

[@miriamfelman3591]

What if it was a duet with Davey AND Katherine? Davey could sing the part that Dan did and Katherine could sing Joey’s part.

[@lanabanana424]

I imagine it could be kind of like the part in A Very Potter Musical, where both Ron and Draco are singing about Hermione, but Draco’s part is kind of sad because he knows she’ll choose Ron. With Kath as Ron and Davey as Draco.

[@alexandra.ballerob]

lana banana omg yesss that would be cool

[@woodlice]

THIS. YES

[@Izzy-Maurer]

I NEED the sheet music for this!

[@SpeciallyShirly]

Davey was robbed of this song

[@elliotscasual2459]

1:00 Thank goodness, amen!!!

[@nataliaw7841]

The singing starts on 1:58

[@allireneeperez1171]

Is there any way we could get sheet music for this??? 😭

[@isabelladippel9649]

Alli Renee Perez PLEASE

[@charisvisser2679]

Why didn't they keep this song in the movie?? It would've made Sarah so much better!

[@baileybieganek2446]

Charis Visser I was thinking that I'm like oh she had character traits and they took them away??? I'm kinda mad now not going to lie!😂

[@charisvisser2679]

Bailey Bieganek ikr?? She had so much potential... oh, well, now we have Katherine and that's who I picture Jack with! 😊

[@baileybieganek2446]

Charis Visser yeah same. They're perfect!

[@norakmccarthy]

It was written for the musical before they wrote out her character.

[@Ky4Ln2]

I've often thought they should have taken Sarah out of the movie too.

[@jen-cx3ev]

Does anyone have the sheet music for this song?? Please I so desperately want it and would be eternally grateful!

[@rowansimone]

we really need ben f. to sing this

[@risipieces]

starts at 1:47

[@ella-kess]

THANK YOU YOU ARE A GOD

[@MrGoat-cd8lt]

It would’ve been really interesting if Sarah was in the musical and there was a love triangle going on. Then this could be a duet between Kathryn and Sarah. Just thinking out loud though.

[@josilevitt]

4:36 😂😂😂

[@risipieces]

the title,,, joey joey barreiro

[@bismakadar]

nvm now im truly dead thank you....

[@lilliannagonzalez3681]

They cut out the best songs from this musical I stg

[@tabithaparent2912]

Who's the one person who disliked??

[@carminaashleymanabat2891]

Tabitha Parent Katherine Plumber

[@tabithaparent2912]

Is she a little bit jealous of Sarah? :)

[@tabithaparent2912]

Fandomsforinfinity very true.

[@DylanLaBella]

4:43

[@DylanLaBella]

1:55

[@heeyyyricky]

1:46 You're welcome

[@caitlinmarie2779]

“and obviously she’s not in it because of katherine plumber. thank god.” ME TOO

[@jennisangel4537]

Song starts at 1:47

[@josilevitt]

Wait I'm confused did Sarah want to go to Santa Fe or something ???

[@bee8820]

I think it was that Sarah was going to be jealous of Jack's dream of going to Santa Fe

[@josilevitt]

I still like Katherine so much better than Sarah and thank god they cut her because they would've kicked out kath and KARA DOESNT DESERVE THAT

[@kiera.9318]

honestly, there was no point in even having sarah in the movie. why would they have a character with zero importance and storyline? she had so much potential

[@RetroGirl1967]

My guess was to demonstrate/prove that whatever was going on between Jack and David was just friendship/bromance. Sarah is there to be a romantic love interest, that is her role/purpose in the story.

[@ArtsyFartsy016]

I love this song! Not hating but don't then this into a javid song bc Sarah deserved this song and it should have been in the movie musical. It was great I understand y'all's point but like it's for Sarah not Davey. We all know it'd be great for Ben f to sing this. It's Sarah's song y'all even if it's not in the movie :/

[@josilevitt]

Kinda want Millie Bobby Brown to cover this

[@lajalet]

1:53