Disney's NEWSIES on Broadway - Backstage Rituals

Join the cast as they take you through their pre-show rituals.
Now is the time to seize the day with NEWSIES, Disney's smash-hit New York musical.
Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it, "AN EXHILARATING JOLT OF ENERGY!" (NY Daily News) This inspiring true story about a band of underdogs who stand up to the most powerful men in New York is high-energy explosion of song and dance. It's a TOP CRITICS' PICK (New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Entertainment Weekly) you just don't want to miss.
A record-breaking phenomenon, NEWSIES was brought to the stage by a winning creative team. Featuring a score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, choreography by Christopher Gattelli and a book by Harvey Fierstein, NEWSIES is directed by Jeff Calhoun.
NEWSIES North American tour begins fall 2014.

[@livydijoseph5659]

Banner: Carried Day: Seized Poor guy’s head: Spinning

[@JRMOONWRITES]

Santa: Fe'd Something: Believed in New York: Kinged

[@trinitymoses7950]

@@ktportalproductions7815 hotel: trivago

[@trinitymoses7950]

@@ktportalproductions7815 crap i thought it was the 15th. oh well screw school i guess

[@laurabid]

Someone like you: planned on

[@um_bun_nun]

Pickle: Sour

[@izzysala1744]

Andrew's face when Ben sings the "Poor guy's head is spinning" part gives me life.

[@chescaquintos3852]

Izzy Sala the fact he is trying to stay in peace gives me life

[@chescaquintos3852]

Izzy Sala hehe

[@sohellagayproductions925]

It looks like he wants to die XD

[@theblackcat2792]

Izzy sala mood

[@zoesanders3636]

Serious mood... but the riffs tho😍

[@adrianaawesomeness2732]

THE POOR GUY'S HEAD IS SPINNING.

[@princessmargart]

Tommy Bracco casually doing back hand springs in that tiny space.

[@hannahkait3000]

OMG IS THIS WHERE THE "GO AND LOOK IT UP THE POOR GUY'S HEAD IS SPINNING" MEME IS FROM

[@abialston8476]

hannahkait YES

[@JenniLeigh81]

I'm glad I looked it up, but now my head is spinning. LOL, poor Andrew.

[@JillyBeanyBoo]

Yup

[@sundae_z]

@@JenniLeigh81Poor guy

[@hunterk.3847]

for the people wondering what those "breathing things" are, they are vicks personal steam inhalers, they help reduce swelling in vocal chords and they also help with scratchy or tired voices (assuming their voices would be extremely tired because they perform so often)

[@allisonbenjamin7914]

It's the V1200 right?

[@nolanbernal530]

thx

[@SashyyKane]

THank

[@alexandriacanaan8165]

Hunter K. They work wonders! If my throat feels like it’s scratchy or it’s a early morning performance it helps so much and it’s like cool mint shooting back softly through your throat, if your a singer and you have a problem with scratchiness or allergies use the steam inhaler

[@cubbyrupers1591]

Hunter K. Thank you so much!!! I’m going to get one for sure

[@sofiadimas5822]

Do you think the poor guy's head is spinning?

[@samipopcornpup9161]

Eh, maybe. Ben didn't make it too clear 😉

[@elliotscasual2459]

I love that Andrew's just like: Oh my god shut up already, you've done this a thousand times

[@constanzadelposso6760]

wHY WOULD HE SEND FOR THE GOONS AN ENTIRE ARMY DOZENS OF GOOD THE COPS AND you know you may be right THANK U GOD if he wasnt aFRAID EXACTLY HE KNOWS WERE WINNING!

[@elliotscasual2459]

Constanza Del Posso Get those kids to see we're searching Victory, and watch what happens!!

[@laurenjcoates]

That's true

[@kyrajohnson27]

literally no one: andrew keenan-bolger: put headphones over earbuds

[@jordanez6441]

Made me laugh out loud

[@selectedshipper8282]

Mood

[@katiehanna90]

Okay. I get the message. THE POOR GUY'S HEAD IS SPINNINGGGGGGGGGGG.

[@averyhall4079]

jessica prescott I

[@kkrocks0607]

Oh my God Ben. Literally it just progresses into eventually the last riff he like changes keys and it's not even a song anymore just a riff LOL

[@mirandaib5465]

+Kayla Austin yet, still so amazing 😂❤

[@musicalsmabel6299]

Kayla Austin the poor guyyyyyyyyyyyyysssssss head is spiiiningggg

[@LH-xo2hf]

IKRR ! We get it Ben . You can sing , you can riff !!!

[@disneygirl8069]

I love Andrew's glare that he gives Ben cracks me up every single time!!

[@sohellagayproductions925]

Lol same

[@meluuunia6949]

Disney Girl Andrew be like “I WILL KILL YOU IN YOUR SLEEP”

[@songbirdcao]

Me: ALL the comments are gonna be about Ben and "the poor guy's head is spinning!". Me scrolling through the comments: Yep, I was right.

[@birdietalkstoomuch]

99.9% of comments: poor GUYS head is spinning 0.1% of comments: Something random

[@suahabose4100]

*doing the splits and brushing teeth at the same time* “someone’s in here”

[@da504ever]

go and look it up the poor guys head is spinning!! my friend spent so much time learning how to sing this riff it's not even funny. she won't stop.

[@lialoe6602]

same

[@breezza_time]

that's a mOOD

[@caseywild6361]

THAT LAST RIFF OH MY LORD

[@deborahtragasz1218]

MY head is spinning cause the show was now closed :(

[@ajmoreno9508]

Deborah Tragasz it’s on Netflix yeet

[@southsideserpent1561]

i have the bootleg yeet

[@amberlycooper7789]

@@ktportalproductions7815 it's on Disney plus now yeet

[@jacklangboy7617]

YEET

[@carajanes5960]

It's on Disney+

[@caitlinhsu9074]

Poor Andrew's head is spinning...

[@keelynikole8370]

HAHA

[@francescagearsolid]

the poor guy

[@Aimagination96]

I changed my notifications tone to "Go and look it up the poor GUYS head is spinning" and my friend keeps dm'ing me so now I know how Andrew feels. Only I'm way more okay with it

[@memichoo1921]

Aimagination96 How did you get it and clip it? I'd love to make it a notification alert sound xD

[@gahyeonsupremacy]

I changed that to my alarm

[@bro-kc5xd]

HOW DO I DO THAT

[@bro-kc5xd]

Anette Moreno how can i do that oml

[@gahyeonsupremacy]

you have to download it to your phone. Then, you have to go to where you get to change your alarm tone, then you have to press where it said something like change tone or whatever it s then you press that song then your done. I have a samsung J7 so I hope that sort of helps you a little.......

[@sparklesmileyface99]

So awesome that they pray before hand!!!

[@bexs.4941]

Amen! I agree!

[@rain_m03]

AMEN!

[@sawyer6264]

Yeah it’s getting a little more popular in some theater areas. I’m in a production of Into The Woods right now and we always pray before each show, and it makes me so happy

[@stormyphillips251]

That made me truly happy to see!! My theatre class always prays together, but we’re a Christian based, high school aged group. It’s not something you think about seeing in professional groups, and it’s really cool to me that you still have those groups that pray together backstage before shows.

[@cubbyrupers1591]

purelyhxrry Amen!

[@jaylites]

anDREWS FACES WHENEVER BEN SAYS "the poor GUY S head is spinning" are the best reactions

[@blobandblab]

When I went to see the show I got a backstage tour from a pit member. I got to see the Rent wall and started flipping out inn exciting. And going onstage was a dream come true.

[@stephaniepixley7088]

Oh my gosh you are SO lucky!!

[@blobandblab]

Stephanie Pixley haha yeah! It was pretty cool.

[@easybreezy8535]

Ikr

[@maddieschefers7]

One is not a true fansie until watching this video

[@baileybieganek2446]

Guess I've finally joined the club then!

[@IneffablyBisexual]

gO aNd LoOk It Up ThE pOoR GuYs HeAd Is SpInNiNg

[@selenacaballero7975]

POOR GUYS HEAD IS SPINNING Ben fankhauser is forever my favorite person.

[@baileybieganek2446]

I think Andrews just jealous of the beautiful gift that is Ben's ability to riff like that.😉 I know I am, and I'm in love with it!!!!!!

[@amazingkareena2315]

Ben faukhauser literally just went from “watch what happens reprise” to “into the unknown” on that last riff

[@Smoloompaloompa]

*Ben and Andrew in the same room ( the cutest thing ever* me: *accidently walks in* *faints* Andrew and Ben: .....

[@foxiewithamoxie]

AWWW it's awesome that they pray beforehand!!!! Also, THE POOR GUY'S HEAD IS SPINNING!!!!!!!!

[@hollabigT]

The prayer sent me. How beautiful - "for our gifts, not to keep, but to share." A wonderful notion! Bring a prayer circle back to pre-show !

[@pennyj5595]

Omg I never knew why the poor guys head is spinning thing was such a big deal I had always just gone with it 😂😂

[@dramaismylife2017]

OHY MY GOSH....ANDREW

[@stephpiano2908]

"And say thank you for the gifts and realise they are not for us to keep but to share" This is beautiful

[@meghansmith3485]

0:43 Turns out Ben doesn’t have trouble with this passage, he just loves annoying the others by singing it so much

[@CCClarinet12]

Ikr

[@ValpCreates]

I love that

[@paisleybrooks-hall2440]

the fact that they pray before just.... *BAWLS* I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@emmyruegg5596]

No one: Absolutely no one: Andrew: Im Andrew Keenan Bolger and I play Crutchie in Disney’s newsies

[@amandaallgeier9601]

Ben's voice gives me life!

[@skylinerspencer]

Just finished my run of Newsies as Pulitzer. We had kids aged 9 to 19 and it was phenomenal!!! I miss the show already and we closed like 3 days ago!!! 🤣😭😭

[@amieperkins4933]

that's awesome! I would love to be in newsies, but there aren't many female roles

[@sometheatrechick4225]

I'm proud they were praying :)

[@kaylee4421]

SlytherinQueen234 Its awesome to see that!

[@ashlynnheller8400]

SlytherinQueen234 Im a dancer and we do it back stage to.We also do shake outs a lot.

[@aliyah2393]

A lot of Broadway shows do that for example Hamilton

[@alexisstrum_12]

I’m atheist so that makes me:

[@doraakuffoedjeani7404]

They are VERY flexible! I love it!

[@abigailgould4858]

I just want to say this. This vid is way funnier when you're tired..... Not only Ben's warm up and Andrew's annoyed faces but also the randomly placed stretching Newsies. I.e., Tommy, Ryan and then Bres' face

[@christinec4426]

Oh my gosh Ben and Andrew's relationship is amazing that they can joke around like that all the time I love it

[@hondacivic-sl5wo]

hearing them all pray and hold hands together broke my heart

[@rainyday6512]

I know this is 7 years late: “Go and look it up the poor guys head is spinning”

[@rainyday6512]

Where are my pancakes? Phew

[@jordanez6441]

Yeah I became a HARD fansie about a month ago and am realizing that I kinda missed the wave

[@abbeyy.]

Jordan Ez same :/

[@malloryfallon6394]

omg I’m so jealous of these dudes dancing skills!!

[@toodlesovo123]

Aww thats really cool that they pray together before the show.

[@crashvds777]

Awwww babies. Happy 10 Year Anniversary!

[@tj87451]

The most iconic video for all fansies

[@ericapaige9346]

This is my all time favorite Broadway show :)

[@sarahsworldofficial2913]

When he prayed 🙏🏻🥰😊

[@TanyaUchiha]

Im just sad that Ryan Steele didn't reprise his role for the Live movie. :/

[@ab.4318]

Am I really watching this video in 2020? Absolutely.

[@selectedshipper8282]

Ben: The poor guys head is spinning! Andrew: I’m about to end this man’s whole career

[@anaknezevic6239]

I loved that they were praying that made me so so happy! God love su have a great day whoever reading

[@sophiamills5047]

That is so amazing that they pray beforehand!! Love those guys!

[@sarahhalasz2258]

This is such an incredible show. I am seeing it on tour this year, but I wish I could have seen it on Bway! WITH the OBC!

[@josilevitt1930]

That look that Jeremy gives UGH I love him!😂💜

[@odellmr194]

Love the SHOWW!!! Was supposed to come see it in February but was not able to make it due to health issues. Hope to see it one day! BREAK LEGGSSS NEWSIESSSSSS!!!!

[@BrideofLoki]

I just saw it recently. :) My recommendation is to not get a front row seat or a seat too close to the stage. Granted, that's the best seats in the house, and if you want a chance to grab the newspapers the Newsies dance on/throw out to the audience, go right ahead, but be prepared to fight for them. My seat was in the middle, close to the right aisle (facing the stage), and just under the mezzanine. The wall the actors sing and dance on is very high, so you will be craning your head to see the actors up there if you sit up front. You're going to love it. :) It was wonderful! Oh, also, Jack Kelly does show up in the audience. If you're facing the stage, he walks down the right aisle to get up there.

[@CharlotteHendrikTV]

I’m even more in love with them because they prayed before the show 🤩🤌✨✝

[@ZBall.2507]

This is where the meme began. Appreciate it, friends.

[@personthattalksaboutmusic7898]

1:39 LMAO KARAS FACE I CANT

[@crashvds777]

Also, I felt the "creative with warm-up space" in my soul. I've done color guard for...10 years now, and let me tell you, when you've got 55 people with 6-foot poles/rifles in some random high-school's music room/gym/parking-lot, you get real creative real fast, or someone might die.

[@lexi-fs7ih]

bless Andrew for filming the whole experience

[@-zuzuspetals-3153]

Newsies was the first broadway musical I ever saw so it holds a special place in my heart

[@TheJackbilly]

Seven years ago and it’s just recommended to me today-

[@k1llia_b23]

the poor guy's heEEEEeeEAAAaaAAADDDddD

[@maggiejane17]

When its 2020 and you still come back to watch this video

[@thaliagrace4444]

okay but those riffs are so good

[@alyr228]

This is quite possibly the most diverse broadway cast I’ve ever seen

[@elliotscasual2459]

Why can't they sell Crutchie hats as well as Davey hats?

[@kerrielise4755]

ok so I knew that Ephraim was in Newsies but I forgot over the years and I'm watching this after I saw Hairspray LIVE! for the like 150th time and I'm like wait was that Ephraim in the video and I'm like EPHRAIM!!!!!!!!!!

[@graciebennett12]

All the parts with Andrew and Poor guys head spinning 😂

[@bexs.4941]

This has got to be my favorite video from this series

[@gracerogerz]

poor GUYS head is spinning

[@luvinqleyna]

Andrews face when Ben he singing 😂 best part of this video 1:26

[@eleaya_rebekah]

i miss this show i performed it a few days ago and my post show depression is high

[@gracetrap6534]

I wish I could see newsies I love you guys I watch your videos and I have the cast recording and I love it you guys are awesome. Love Kara Lindsay 💖

[@lizally1885]

+Grace Trap I know right?!! Kara is like my role model.

[@mothiestman4995]

So THIS is how the head spinning line became such a meme. Years later, and FINALLY I understand.

[@rockinandmockin]

it's cool that they pray together like that and they are willing to show it

[@laney8599]

No one: *Me after watching this video backstage before I go on in my theatre's production of Newsies :* THE POOOR GUY'S HEAD IS SPINNING THE POOR GUYS HEAD IS SPINNING THE POOR GUYS HEaAaAaAD IS SPINNING

[@marshallturner6085]

The fact that they prayed honestly is so awesome. Many people would be to afraid to show that in front of a camera

[@eviejo9013]

i literally had no idea the poor guy's head was spinning,,, thank u so much for clarifying this

[@ItzBrittKneeBish]

Ahhhh I love specs!!!

[@goodolmilo4970]

“All Cast on stage now, please.” Literally everyone: *still doing makeup and fixing mic’s and stuff*

[@ace-fn2hp]

that’s just how actors be.

[@Kylie_ontopforevaa]

ICONS

[@Attickyy]

Do you think that poor guys head is kinda spinning?

[@elliotdain]

Ben: “ThE pOoR gUy’S hEaD iS sPiNnInG!” Andrew: *Angry glaring*

[@kuhnuckles1]

This still makes me so happy 💕

[@keara.ls3]

1:06 “someone’s in here!” Stretching, brushing his teeth, and singing 😂😂😂👏👏

[@oreganook]

pre-show rituals are always so fun

[@hunkalicious9904]

This just makes me love them even more 😔💕

[@kammiethompson6245]

So are they breathing pure oxygen before the show??

[@austinlam8145]

it's steam. helps with their throats and stuff

[@amberpage7936]

Steam kills bacteria in the throat. It lubricates the vocal chords and wakes up the chest, throat, and nasal resonance.

[@rainyday6512]

It’s a breathing device that loosens your vocal cords so you don’t blow your voice out on stage

[@kk7171]

the clip you’re looking for starts at 0:50

[@aaronburrsir598]

I SING NEWSIES SONGS EVERY DAY ON THE WALK TO AND FROME SCHOOL!!!!!!!

[@allyerrante1377]

when andrew put the headphones over the earbuds lmfao

[@Abbyxx199]

this is actually hilarious it made me smile a lot😂

[@idkidk916]

We’re doing this for our middle school play! I’m at the set crew again, and I know every word! This is my favorite play lol Edit: I just realized this was posted 6 years ago and it’s in my recommendation

[@cosmo5283]

Ya know, I really don’t want to be rude or anything but Newsies is not a play. A play does not have singing or dancing. Newsies is a musical.

[@hannahkate18]

ah the origin of the infamous "look it up the poor guys head is spinning"

[@cassiebrey5017]

Andrew's head is going on a 360 degree turn every time Ben sings and I am certain that he was glad that night that he would not be on stage for that song ... Oh, and Andy in the shower was awesomely amazing, I want to learn to do a bridge like that!

[@CristieJatib]

this show needs to tour !

[@evenspookier]

pov you're a theater kid back for your daily watch of the poor gUUUuuuyuuuUUYUuuuyyuyuyuyY's heEEAaad is spinnayeing