NEWSIES Behind-the-Scenes with Crutchie: Backstage

Now on Broadway! newsiesthemusic... for tickets!
Andrew Keenan-Bolger who plays "Crutchie" takes you on a behind the scenes look at the new musical, NEWSIES, opening soon at Papermill Playhouse. In this episode he takes you backstage to meet the newsies.
Featuring the Cast:
Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, John Dossett, Ben Fankhauser, RJ Fattori, Vincent Agnello, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Tommy Bracco, Brendon Stimson, Mark Aldrich, Helen Anker, John E. Brady, Kevin Carolan, Julie Foldesi, Stuart Marland, Michael McArthur, Jack Scott, Nick Sullivan, Laurie Veldheer, Aaron J. Albano, Ryan Breslin, Kyle Coffman, Max Ehrich, JP Ferreri, Garett Hawe, Corey Hummerston, Evan Kasprzak, Andy Richardson, Scott Shedenhelm and Ryan Steele.
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein,
Directed by Jeff Calhoun, choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, musical supervision/vocal and incidental music arrangements by Michael Kosarin, musical direction by David Holcenberg, orchestrations by Danny Troob, scenic design by Tobin Ost, costume design by Jess Goldstein, lighting design by Jeff Croiter and projection design by Sven Ortel.
Video filmed and edited by Andrew Keenan-Bolger

[@zoefischer7480]

I'd like to think that the real newsies did sing and do ballet in the streets

[@nerdygal6133]

Zoë Fischer lmao I agree!😂

[@thestrangelifeofkiersten1703]

Yess 😂😂😂

[@ryanrobs.mp4]

I do the same thing, with newsies and Hamilton

[@AlannahFitzsimmons-pj8py]

Me too. Lol.

[@DinoPerson28]

We can only dream

[@devanrachel3085]

Jeremy with the shake weight 😂

[@m.m.v.1744]

Devan Rachel ikr

[@alematosmusic7498]

I thought I was the only one who laughed like a retarded kid at this part

[@kaylamcook696]

1. Andrew is so adorable 2. Andy is real-life Exorcist 3. Ryan Steele can spin SO DAMN FAST 4. These men are too flexible. Oh my G-d. 5. Ben Fankhauser is a perfect human being and no one can tell me otherwise 6. Aww, Mike Faist was a baby

[@mewingmanda]

Kayla M Cook i know I am probably just nit picking at things that don’t matter, but as a dancer, I get really annoyed when people call turns spins oops lmao

[@sydaroo4]

"lets go see the boys warming up" AKA BEING MADE OUT OF FREAKING RUBBER

[@ashlynnheller8400]

sydaroo4 They didn't show the begining of the stretches.Half of them are doing flips all ready.

[@PupCake1025]

tag yourself I'm mike faist playing rock paper scissors while everyone else is playing Contortionist

[@Grace-qz9hv]

"Ok this is everyone warming up" I'm mike doing Rock Paper Scissors in the back at 1:10 I also relate to the person in the red shirt at 1:05

[@kaylamcook696]

1:05 I would say same but I can't do a split.

[@izzygarriz7880]

I'm the guy lying on the floor at 1:11

[@izzygarriz7880]

I'm the guy lying on the floor at 1:15

[@kaylamcook696]

I'm probably actually Ben's small, split-second, "I hate you" look when Jeremy let out that their harmonies probably weren't 100% off the cuff.

[@kitteridgesimpson8144]

I’m Timmy being carried like a baby

[@PresidentShum]

"Hey I'm Andrew Keenan-Bolger and I play Crutchie in disneys newsies." MAKES ME DIE EVERYTIME

[@nikolettedempsey5076]

The Delancey's playing Rock Paper Scissors in the background👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@oliviablair93]

Ben and Jeremy working out is so funny / adorable

[@erin.8403]

1:10 I too enjoy sleeping while people do flips all around me

[@kaylamcook696]

I was friends with the dance kids in high school and I actually did it all the time.

[@erin.8403]

Kayla Cook how do you have that much trust in people?

[@lisaslife4807]

Erin. Mood

[@elrose3223]

Do you guys see Mike Faist playing rock paper scissors in the background of everyone warming up?

[@annakopsick1989]

1:46 I SCREAMED AND FELL OFF MY BED OH MY JESUS

[@babyyoda587]

SAMMEEEEEEE

[@lauraromano513]

How is it even possible that Tommy is just sitting there folded in half?

[@daniells8533]

laura Romano it's not that hard tbh

[@mewingmanda]

wash and wear? If you do dance or gymnastics and stretch often than it isn’t hard, but it is if you don’t do those things.

[@tbobo5198]

Mewing Manda but what about me who doesn’t do dance, or gymnastics, and I don’t stretch often, and I don’t have a disability. I don’t actually understand how I’m so flexible without trying.

[@naimamoniz7627]

Fav crutchie line : " Oh...this is Crutchie by the way "

[@faithm2551]

RJ is really cute and do these guys even have spines?

[@brittanybroquadio8846]

No they don't. They are 75% jelly

[@tbobo5198]

Yes they are 75% jelly because they are 10% Singers and 15% Ballerinas.

[@chelbeytrump2744]

tag yourself; im the kid laying flat on the ground with his legs spread at 1:06

[@HerobrineEmma]

Chelbey S. Trump I’m the kid laying looking dead on the ground

[@florriepatel6204]

I'm playing rock paper scissors in the corner 😂

[@justanotherl.a.beebotee2981]

I'm the guy sleeping on the floor 😂

[@macaronweasley8100]

I'm RJ whenever

[@hannahhull6077]

When Andy turns into the exorcism.

[@twentynefrenchfries2681]

Lol

[@adelaidesiegers]

0:54 - 1:15 Literally though, the most accurate thing. This is backstage at every show EVER anywhere. High schools, colleges, middle schools, pro level, everything. Whoever can is doing crazy acrobatic stuff, other people are doing the butterfly knee thing, others are literally napping anywhere and everywhere, some are just sprawled out on the floor, some are jumping around, Newsies is also playing at some point.

[@elliotscasual2459]

1:11 the guys in the background playing rock paper scissors

[@lucysileo2125]

1. You guys are made of rubber 2. The harmony though 👌

[@theredhuntinghat]

These harmonies, man. So pretty. Ben looked so scared though, haha.

[@Teguin]

1:59 you're welcome

[@fr_oggygf]

I know I was like "IS NO ONE GONNA POINT THAT OUT"

[@meg3380]

the best is when ben is pissed at jeremy for a second for giving it away that the riff harmony was a bit

[@leilanihanaike]

Jeremy using a shake weight. I cant breath, laughing too hard.

[@AudacityAcorns]

2:02 M I KE F A I S T

[@orlaghxx9748]

1:12 'lets go see everyone warm up' TURNS TO MIKE PLAYIN ROCK PAPER SCISSORS S A ME

[@Musicallover3210]

Jeremy Jordan using a shake weight= my new favorite thing.

[@AndreaCardenas]

1:38 - 1:49 that's theatre kids in a nutshell

[@abialston8476]

man how I miss these newsies

[@baileybieganek2446]

I'm sure we all do😭

[@aingeav497]

THE SHAKE WEIGHT HAHAHHA

[@moofloofers7325]

Andy just casually walking out doing a bridge...XD That harmony was really cool!

[@josiahtollison2807]

I don’t know if anyone will see this, but lowkey 1:47 these are the male fates of 2012

[@laurabarr4351]

The riff literally killed me

[@isabelladippel9649]

How is it possible that this many people can all be the most amazing beautiful talented person in the world

[@manitataylorlauren]

That harmony is so satisfying

[@kaitlyn5324]

1:04 Tommy... wtf?

[@meganpfeifer1061]

when their make up looks better than yours 😂😂😂

[@robinegggs]

The wild newsies in their natural habitat

[@albienicol9494]

I am... missing this. Lucky enough to have seen it twice on Broadway, and three times on tour.

[@tbobo5198]

Jealous I never got to see it

[@Roo9ify]

Now where am I supposed to find men like you in the "real world"?! Give a girl a break! :D

[@itsme-kp]

I like them testing RJ's riffs 😂

[@annaelizabeth5536]

Awww I miss Newsies!!

[@horselover123417]

8 more days until I see it for my birthday

[@carolineblair8188]

this is so pure

[@OfficialJordynNicole]

Those riffs....I just keep playing them over and over....

[@keara.ls3]

How the hell did their off the cuff harmonies sound perfectly mixed...??!!?? Oh they do this for a living...ok.... *im so impressed bc I sing in an international championship women’s barbershop chorus and it’s just amazing when I hear these harmonies

[@eastberlin3339]

so ur telling me... newsies with the obc was in my town... without my knowlege all those years ago?

[@mireillebarnard9241]

0:15 when he is reaching for the makeup! i still haven't gotten my foundation back from when i did beauty and the beast

[@treasonable6538]

Aw Mike Faist lost the rock, paper, scissors 1:09

[@50possumteeth86]

Yeet it’s Connor Murphy @ 0:19

[@orville1984]

Could these guys be any more adorable?!

[@WTH828]

I saw the show! It was amazing! I really enjoyed the historical significance as well!

[@kierstenmckenna8329]

Tommy bracco is so extra.... but I love it

[@BayAreaWangsta]

LOL, did no one else notice Tommy staring at the camera @ 1:09??!!

[@lovetolaugh1997]

so like... does andy even have a spine or...

[@tbobo5198]

No

[@TheEllenMellon]

so wish i was even half that good at dancing as you guys are at warming up....

[@clarizuy9647]

I am very very late but i love how all of them were warming up but then there was one person who was just laying down on the floor😂

[@kenzim6746]

backstage is always so much fun!

[@Inkwellvintage]

WAIT A DARN MINUTE WAS THAT COREY COTT AT 1:55 OR AM I TRIPPING If it is, I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t noticed that before 😭

[@thatkiddojay6360]

1:46 I threw my kaprisun across the room and yelled “OH FUCK THIS” and set up an audition for newsies so like what just happened-

[@SeasaltIcecream297]

Half the time i just skip to the 1:45 minute mark just to hear them riffing

[@morganheere9399]

If ya'll don't know the person names in the red it's Tommy

[@yogabbagabba2202]

Did this boy just moon kickkk woo go trickers

[@Jamie_Jewel]

Kinda glad they got rid of Katherine's hat. She looks like a rodeo clown lol

[@Lindsey.Chalmers31]

I wanted to be in Newsies the musical as a dancer

[@ashleyleake3598]

this is so great!!!!

[@novayorker]

I dare someone to find a Newsies vid where you don't see Ryan Steele beaming at one point...it just doesn't exist.

[@kasiacabecka5677]

1:03 okay THAT scared the shit out of me

[@eviquinlan6487]

The harmony had me screeching

[@JustJuju_4]

1:36 totally.. I mean... Thats... Just... I just... Wow😮

[@katiee120220]

that three part harmony was glorious.

[@KKhubbard11]

Why does crutchie start all of these behind the scenes?

[@eleanorellis2371]

Kathy Hubbard he's getting Ben back for the Broadway.com one

[@tbobo5198]

Eleanor Ellis hey I was looking for this comment!

[@ILoveCaptJack78909]

JEREMY JORDAN WITH A SHAKE WEIGHT!

[@ztslovebird]

DAMN! Those are some awesome flips/leaps/splits/moves!!

[@finnweiner7]

I'm a trans guy and I'm homeless rn (bc I'm trans lol) and pretending I'm in Newsies is both gender affirming and comforting. Sometimes I do subtle, very much marked ballet and tap at the bus stop but I'm def in the minority w that

[@ChronicallyOnlineForYou]

0:39 Rare sight of Jeremy actually using his shake weight instead of Ben saying , "Jeremy's... shakeweight..."

[@emilykerl5394]

Met all of these guys! Was good friends with Vincent(cast as les) OMG so nice!

[@thestrangelifeofkiersten1703]

Jeremy : just off the cuff 😉 (it was a big wink tho)

[@loaf-of-cat133]

Poor GUYS head is spinning

[@11gtwin]

just when i thought i wanted to be a warbler...now i wanna be a newsie!

[@Rhi.Andr27]

Oh you fit fit boys

[@e.g.winston607]

Loved it! Ryan Steele is soo cute! What happened to the kid who played Les? He's not the ones on broadway...

[@Jellybean33343]

My goodness that harmony they do is stunning! Just 5 words, but stunning!

[@sagegreeeeeeen]

Lol the Delancy brothers playing rock paper scissors

[@7JesusLuvr]

1:46 i died!!! blown away

[@meganbramer4212]

Andrew: “We’re going to go check out everybody stretching.” Me: THATS THE LITERAL ✨DREAM✨

[@adelaidebutler]

everyone just lying face down in the splits-

[@naimamoniz7627]

Do you ship jack x crutchie

[@uselesspaperclip9421]

I know I’m late but how tf is no one talking about 1:59 ???

[@maks7355]

The absolute maddest of lads

[@poggieauggie529]

1:45 THINGS LIKE THESE DON'T JUST HAPPEN OUT OF NOWHERE PEOPLE

[@BestDollsSparkle]

I LOVE NEWSIES!! I WATCHED THE MOVIE I HAVE ALL THE MAGIZINES AND THE SOUNDTRACKS AND POSTERS

[@JesseSouthernHusky]

I would lovee to see this on Broadway!!! Best Disney musical ever! neeeddd a ride to NY =D

[@estherthebester]

This video made me feel so happy and good aaahhh

[@StevenZimmer]

@scarletsafire This is the first time it is being done as a live stage performance.

[@AlannahFitzsimmons-pj8py]

I love the harmony they did.

[@dramaquenn11]

The kid that played les at papermill was on next big thing a show on lifetime

[@09cokeefe]

holy biceps

[@kiera.9318]

i just love mike faist

[@lilykat4236]

These people are flexible