Disney's NEWSIES - Behind the Scenes of the Broadway Cast Recording

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.

[@mariannegrossmann9303]

Favorite part is where they're all like, "Ooooh Tommy!" Love how supportive the cast is :)

[@Agent-hq4uw]

Yes. It’s the best

[@senecaproductions]

jeremys emotion even while hes singing is incredible defiently one of my favorite actors

[@mariekazyak5233]

Indeed, he always goes into character no matter where or when he's singing a song!

[@malloryfallon6394]

ikr

[@samipopcornpup9161]

The pep talk really got to me because he's completely right. This cast album has changed so many lives, and I'm proud to be part of the next generation of theatre dreamers brought up on the Newsies OBC recording ❤📰

[@ashlynnheller8400]

Sami Popcornpup Aggreeded.

[@Katiekule]

*sees Mike Faist* That's it, I'm dead. *sees Jeremy Jordan* okay, now I'm dead.

[@NatalieWalcott]

Crying because Tommy spoke the truth at the end! Newsies did change my life

[@katiehanna90]

+lalaland19991 Mine, too.

[@swampghost835]

Yeah, I started crying too. Newsies has changed my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much, because it's true. It's changed a ton of lives, and I could not be more grateful.

[@nicowestlife4eva]

Newsies is where I fell in love with Christian Bale in 1992 and it is where I fell in love with Jeremy Jordan. No matter who is singing Santa Fa, they pull on my heart strings.

[@michaelwilliams6132]

me too, now im in newsies

[@dino.arts.]

Same here. They've helped with my depression and confidence. I'd take any chance and give anything to thank them.

[@sarahhalasz2258]

JEREMY'S VOICE IS GOLD

[@mr21stallion]

"...it's gonna change their life, the way it changed ours" 3:19 Nothing but the truth

[@entertainmentstarz1]

My favorite part is the end when Tommy gave a beautiful and unforgettable speech about we grew up watching Disney movies, create those magic from them that change their lives and everyone lives who love Disney. It certainly did changed my life growing up watching Disney movies and Disney on Broadway like Newsies. I would love to meet the cast of Newsies and work on Disney movies and their Broadway musicals. That will really changed my life if I did.

[@gosh_darn_odin]

I like the part when Tommy is like Ok it’s time for the Tommy Bracco pep talk and the kid that plays les was like that’s what we do.LOL🤣

[@katiehanna90]

This is my favorite Newsies video EVER. It's just so joyful. And I LOVE TOMMY.

[@widdat]

I loved seeing the recording of the tap sections. I always wondered if that sort of thing was !done for real or was inserted as a percussion piece. Also loved Mike Faist's enthusiasm at 2:36. What a wonderful cast

[@_.sam_foley._]

Tommy Bracco was right, Newsies changed my life in a huge way! I’m a female and I’m playing Jack Kelly, this whole thing is so motivational, and I love it.

[@horselover123417]

I love it how they all are talking what to do. Then they're like oooh Tommy!

[@horselover123417]

I didn't see the tap dancing coming

[@katelynbrown7427]

Mike Faist and Ben were not in this enough omg

[@brittanylayman3562]

I have to agree there

[@averywalker9137]

Kara wasn’t there at all. She needed to be in there more.

[@baileybieganek2446]

Awww. I was thinking that there wasn't enough Ben in this vid when he shows up as the last frame!!!! Plus, feels because I wore my newsies shirt today and tommy's words are so true!!!

[@aliparry8482]

There's never enough Ben. It's just not possible

[@brittanybroquadio8846]

2:40 take it off Mike!

[@AdrianaDiFranco]

Here for Mike Faist at 2:37 and onward!

[@ZeChelsinator]

Is it wrong that I totally teared up because of Tommy Braco's speech? It's so true. They really are starting a new generation of Disney fans. Crazy...

[@Quesnelle23]

Tommy is right. This music has changed my life!

[@abifama2006]

“Hi, I’m Andrew Keenan Bolger and I play Crut-” *aggressively like video*

[@ariannabrooks2818]

It's amazing that they miked that many taps... One of the many reasons it's a great cast recording

[@whymustielaine9640]

also mikey doing his tapping :') I'm so proud

[@Laurbar2000]

The cast album DID change my life!! It's so amazing and I LOVE Andrew Keenan-Bolger & Jeremy Jordan!! Their my idols!

[@phantomvideowatcher]

Tommys speech made me cry. Its pretty amazing that the generation that grew up with the original movie created a new piece that will be loved for generations to come.

[@oliviagriffith3626]

I can never get through these videos in one go without stopping because I always find myself rewinding three second bits to hear riffs and chords and shit again. This four minute video took me nearly twenty minutes to get through.

[@juinorjester]

Okay, the pep talk got me. This is pure magic, like Tommy said. I hope that by the time I'm old enough, Newsies is still on Broadway, because I would do anything to be in this show.

[@abigailgould4858]

Oml.....so I paused this video at 2:25 without looking at the screen and when I came back and saw the screen, I melted.....why is he so soft? I'm crying!!!

[@charlottefournier3337]

Yasss love that guy so much

[@jacquelynseiler4058]

I think it’s so weird/cool that Mike’s hair falls ON the beat of the song😂😂 Oh well... I know I’m weird, whatever

[@ellieparker8919]

Everything Tommy said in his pep talk was so true. You guys and gals and your cast recording has definitely changed my life, and added quite a bit of magic!! :D

[@SarahSharpe1231]

Loved Tommy's pep talk

[@lexeevalentine441]

I got to meet Tommy and dance with him 3 years ago at a Newsies workshop!!!

[@lifethroughcoraslenses36]

Amazing!

[@charlottefournier3337]

That's so incredible

[@maridemba3156]

Okay, everybody is talking how Tommy is awesome and I agree, but, we can just talk the moment 1:16? Someone another thaught how cute is Tommy height?

[@carriemckay4129]

baby mike

[@potterweasley8284]

Crutchie is SO CUTE, GOD

[@idekman846]

mike faist tap dancing is something i didn’t know i needed

[@lisaslife4807]

Tommy wasn’t lying it has changed my life It let me make new friends I got to chat with my now girlfriend for two hours straight about it And I got the confidence to stand up and sing a musical song in front of a crowd. I will never be more thankful for this cast and all the casts from the original cast to Newsies lives cast I love them all

[@brianconnell9936]

The level of talent is unbelievable

[@delisamccall8724]

Hi newsies you’re my favorite this year my dance class is doing a whole day it’s based off of the your play

[@kyliemarie7108]

I LOVE NEWSIES SO MUCH!

[@QAQWSWXZA]

i want to meet them , they look like such a great bunch of guys!

[@hitch9930]

NEWSIES LEGIT CHANGED MY LIFE!!!!

[@meg3380]

toooommmmmmmyyyyy

[@angiegalyean8633]

Disney you did a good job on newsies I love this musical I now some of the moves and been dancing for 5 years hope to be in a Disney musical

[@lucrawr69]

I'm a simple girl. I see Mike Faist, I click

[@felixkoenigproductions7644]

Yeah, it changed my life 😢❤😊

[@clumsylittleheart]

"You-da-ho" If I had a nickle for every time I heard that one. *lives in Idaho*

[@e.g.winston607]

Just to be within a 300ft radius of Alan Menken is amazing, let alone sing while he's playing the piano

[@widdat]

Awesome. What a blast each of you are!

[@Lourdolf]

I love Tommy Braco pep talks!!!

[@RiverNaiad]

Just finished listening all the way through the soundtrack. Phenomenal vocals all-around. Fantastic music Alan Menken! I can picture everything without yet seeing the show in its live onstage glory. What a spectacular present for Newsies (and my) 20th birthday!

[@rubytuesday1163]

Mental that ephraim Sykes is in this and was in the obc, and now he's just played seaweed in hairspray live!! Crazy just crazy

[@MariaThereseC]

Tommy Braco, you are right. You all changed my life. I don't even know how it happened but I just want to personally thank this whole cast for shining a whole new light on my world.

[@alexcipher592]

This has changed my life so, thank you newsies.

[@charlottefournier3337]

Brooklyn's Here ❤❤

[@charlottefournier3337]

The last whole minute of this video hits home ❤❤❤

[@laursport06]

I love all of them! Hope i can meet them when I see it.

[@FamousIsabelle]

luv luv luv Alan Menken! Amazing!

[@meagab11]

oh my lord these guys are cute all of them i need to fan myself

[@paleemon]

Saw the show a few weeks ago -- never (and I've been a life-long theatergoer) have I seen so much energy and talent in one place. My family and I are still beaming with the memory after almost a month. So much fun to see them record the album!

[@grandmapartytime3066]

This like this bring me in an unexpected good mood.

[@BDWYBoundChic2]

LOVE!!!!!!

[@HeyCarlaRawr]

Feeling really excited for you guys *---*

[@lyndes33]

3:16... just realized that Ryan Steele has a super distinctive Adam's apple...

[@zariastott8889]

Incredibly talented cast!

[@umylia3812]

Omg I'm crying this is beautiful how have I never seen this?!?!

[@vickycole8230]

its on youtube so dont panic lmao

[@x0tvigg0x]

jeremy is so amazing i cant get enough

[@theblackcat2792]

Oh I love Jeremy Jordan ♡

[@annadeinum3480]

They truly changed our lives huh

[@krlw]

*sees Mike Faist* *LITERALLY DIES SOMEONE HELP ME*

[@serotoninavenue2252]

The Tommy Bracco pep talk™️ spoke to me.

[@twister32189]

Tommy is on his tippy toes!

[@EllynHayden]

I. MUST. See. This. It is essential to my life.

[@eless4221]

Listening to Tommy's speech crying cuz i can't sing, dance or act 😂

[@elishasli]

YES MIKE FAIST

[@ThatFandubGirl]

Mike Faist and Thayne!

[@Sita_Schioetz]

Mike Faist is so cute!

[@cas4830]

I really want to see this :)

[@SnoozeButtonBagel]

Tommy Bracco you are hilarious.

[@SnoozeButtonBagel]

And he give the best pep talks! He did one at the Parade, too!

[@Karazorel.Ms.PG1]

wow i see the amazing dancer from So You Think YOu Can Dance ...Alex Wong .. I love him

[@cjcrochet41]

Tommy Bracco is awesome, Ben Fankhauser is awesome!

[@Laura.Kramer]

I love Tommy bracco so much

[@TC-pr8hx]

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@widdat]

Tommy at 1:26. LOL

[@DisneyCast-CrewMemberMonique]

Did you know that Andy Richardson and Jeremy Jordan are my two best friends

[@mayakaitlyn5074]

2:41 I was like oof ok

[@funkyflyswim]

no wonder the music is amazing alan menken composed it.

[@sierragliot9689]

My respect for whoever decided to have a closeup of mike faist 📈

[@mishi_teeee]

Omgh 2:42...total perfection.

[@heatherbursey8802]

been watching these videos for half an hour at this point like wut has Newsies done to me

[@HaiWorldz]

2:36 i can't help it but AHHHHH MIKE FAIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HaiWorldz]

OOH that was a lot of mike in one go right after that

[@chino0379]

I'm so addicted I even have a fan account in insta

[@Angel-kc2fk]

Yeaaaah I was only focused on thayne

[@marcemar1213]

i wonder are you guys are coming to perform in Chicago

[@evii7912]

They knew this was gonna change a bunch of kids and look what it did

[@katerinakalkbrenner5563]

I saw it on chanhasson

[@LoisT]

go tommy!

[@deannahackney5289]

im the newsies #1 fan

[@zarakamat1805]

So NOONES GONNA TALK ABOUT THAYNE?? Some world we live in

[@PixelJD]

Adam Devine plays Bumper in Pitch Perfect.....