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Nicolas Dromard and Drew Seeley Will Join JERSEY BOYS Later This Month
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2016


The producers of the Tony, Grammy & Olivier Award-Winning Best Musical Jersey Boysannounced today that Nicolas Dromard and Drew Seeley will join the Broadway cast in the roles of Tommy DeVito and Bob Gaudio (respectively) beginning Tuesday, September 20th. Richard H. Blake and Quinn VanAntwerp will play their final performances this Sunday, September 18th.

JERSEY BOYS Sets Closing Date After 11 Years; DANCING WITH THE STARS' Mark Ballas Will Be Final 'Frankie Valli'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2016


The producers of the Tony, Grammy & Olivier Award-Winning Best Musical Jersey Boys announced today that the Broadway production will end its record-breaking, 11-year run on Sunday, January 15, 2017 after 4,642 performances at the August Wilson Theatre (245 W 52nd St, NYC).

Photo Coverage: New Talent Meets at Town Hall for Broadway Rising Stars!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 12, 2016


Last night at The Town Hall, in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Broadway Rising Stars Concert Series (which features the brightest talent selected from some of the nation's finest theatrical institutions), for the very first time, previous Rising Stars from the last nine years returned to join the show.

Kyle Scatliffe, HAMILTON Cast Members & More to Take Part in Town Hall's Broadway Rising Stars Concert
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2016


On Monday, July 11 at 8pm at The Town Hall, in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Broadway Rising Stars Concert Series (which features the brightest talent selected from some of the nation's finest theatrical institutions), for the very first time, previous Rising Stars from the last nine years will be returning to join the show -- all of whom have gone on from being launched on the Town Hall stage in this concert to have their dreams fulfilled, making it to Broadway! Here are just some of the former Rising Stars that will be returning to perform on July 11th:

Mauricio Perez and Dominic Scaglione Jr. to Alternate as Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2016


Just announced, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Jersey Boys will welcome Mauricio Perez and Dominic Scaglione Jr., alternating in the role of 'Frankie Valli' at all performances beginning this week.

Disney's NEWSIES Begins Next Month at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 11, 2015


Casting has been announced for the Toronto engagement of Disney's NEWSIES. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Ed Mirvish Theatre on July 8 for a limited engagement through August 30, 2015.  Media night is July 9, 7:30pm.

Dan DeLuca Stars in NEWSIES, Beginning Tonight at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2015


The Washington engagement of Disney's NEWSIES, the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical, will play an exclusive two-week engagement at National Theatre. The production begins performances tonight, June 9, for a limited two-week engagement through June 21.

BWW Reviews: Temporary Newsie Leader Triumphs at Winspear Opera House!
by Kyle West - May 7, 2015


As the understudy to leading man Dan Deluca, Michael Ryan, the temporary Newsie leader, triumphs at Winspear Opera House!

BWW Interviews: Jacob Kemp of NEWSIES at Winspear Theatre
by Kyle West - Apr 22, 2015


Last week, I spoke with Jacob Kemp, the young actor currently starring in the national tour of Disney's NEWSIES. In addition to the tour, Jacob has been featured in a recurring role on an ABC sitcom, and he admits that he's had a very exciting and successful year. From his hotel in Los Angeles, where NEWSIES was on tour at the time, Jacob dished about his life on the road, the exciting oppertunities he's found, and the joy of working with the famous creators of his current show.

Dan DeLuca to Star in NEWSIES at the National Theatre This June
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015


Casting has been announced for the Washington engagement of Disney's NEWSIES. The Tony Award-winning smash hit musical will play an exclusive two-week engagement at National Theatre. The production will begin performances June 9 for a limited two-week engagement through June 21.

Photo Flash: Alan Menken, Jack Feldman, Jeff Calhoun and More Celebrate NEWSIES Opening in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015


The Los Angeles premiere engagement of Disney's NEWSIES celebrated its opening night last night, March 26th, at the Pantages Theatre for a limited run through April 19th. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!

NEWSIES National Tour & Lisa Vanderpump to Launch Online Auction Benefiting BC/EFA
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 27, 2015


The North American Tour of the Broadway hit musical NEWSIES, premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26th at The Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

ONE NIGHT ONLY WITH DISNEY'S NEWSIES & BRUCE VILANCH to Benefit BC/EFA, 3/02
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 27, 2015


Philanthropy and stellar entertainment take center stage as the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation presents a special one-night-only benefit cabaret at the Marines' Memorial Theater on Monday, March 2 at 7:30pm to raise funds for The Richmond /Ermet Aid Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

NEWSIES National Tour Opens at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Tonight
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 3, 2015


They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines… Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney

NEWSIES Opens at Belk Theater Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2015


The Charlotte premiere of Disney's NEWSIES opens tonight, Tuesday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 11. In Charlotte, NEWSIES will play Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES National Tour's Dan DeLuca and Zachary Sayle Perform 'Santa Fe'
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2014


The Chicago Tribune Theater Loop has unveiled a sneak peek of Dan DeLuca and Zachary Sayle from the NEWSIES national tour performing the show's song 'Santa Fe.' Check it out below!

TV: Seize the Day and Watch Highlights of NEWSIES on Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 19, 2014


During the 2014-15 season, the Tony Award®-winning 'critics pick' will play 25 cities over 43 weeks; additional cities will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit NewsiesTheMusical.com/Tour. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights of the newsies in action!

Photo Flash: First Look at Dan DeLuca, Stephanie Styles & More in NEWSIES National Tour!
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014


Following the triumphant opening of the North American tour of Disney's NEWSIES in Philadelphia, a first look at the production is now available! Check out photos below!

Alan Menken and Jack Feldman Write New Song for NEWSIES National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2014


Tonight, the North American tour of Broadway's Tony® Award-winning smash hit musical, NEWSIES opens in Philadelphia. During its first year of touring in the 2014-15 season, the production will play 25 cities, over 43 weeks. Now according to Variety, the tour will feature a brand new song for 'Crutchie' from songwriting team Alan Menken and Jack Feldman. The duo created the song, titled 'Letter from the Refuge,' when Disney Theatrical Productions' Thomas Schumacher challenged them to add another tune as a part of the American Theater Wing series 'Working in the Theater.'

TV: NEWSIES Hits the Road - In Rehearsal with the Company of the National Tour!
by TV - On the Road - Sep 24, 2014


Disney Theatrical Productions will present the eagerly anticipated North American tour of Broadway's Tony® Award-winning smash hit musical, Disney's NEWSIES. Rehearsals began on Wednesday, September 3 in New York City in preparation for the first performance on Saturday, October 11 in Schenectady, NY at Proctors. During its first year of touring in the 2014-15 season, the production will play 25 cities, over 43 weeks. The production features Dan DeLuca as 'Jack Kelly', Steve Blanchard as 'Joseph Pulitzer', Stephanie Styles as 'Katherine', Angela Grovey as 'Medda Larkin', Jacob Kemp as 'Davey', Zachary Sayle as 'Crutchie', and Vincent Crocilla and Anthony Rosenthal alternating the role of 'Les.' The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Go inside rehearsal with Richard Ridge below!

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