EXPIRES: April 18, 2025
Disney's “Newsies” Musical Casting Actors
Description
Disney’s “Newsies” musical needs cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below.
About the project:
It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!
Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs Carrying the Banner, Seize the Day, and Santa Fe, Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.
Additional info:
Please see the flyer attached.
If you are interested, please apply.
40 Project roles
Jack Kelly
18
-19.
The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isnt afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Application deadline closed.
Crutchie
18
-19.
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg thats painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesnt let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kellys best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Application deadline closed.
Davey
18
-19.
Less straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Application deadline closed.
Albert
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Buttons
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Elmer
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Finch
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Henry
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Ike
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Jo Jo
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Mike
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Mush
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Race
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Romeo
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Specs
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Splasher
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Tommy Boy
18
-19.
Newsies are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Application deadline closed.
Scabs
18
-20.
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
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Spot Conlon
18
-20.
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in Brooklyns Here.
Application deadline closed.
Darcy
18
-20.
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
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Bill
18
-25.
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie.
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Wiesel
18
-56.
Or Weasel, runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzers disgruntled paper- pusher.
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Oscar Delancey
18
-20.
Oscar and Morris Delancey: tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.
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Morris Delancey
18
-20.
Oscar and Morris Delancey: tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.
Application deadline closed.
Goons
18
-56.
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.
Application deadline closed.
Joseph Pulitzer
30
-56.
A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherines no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesnt sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually and grudgingly respect Jack.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Application deadline closed.
Seitz
18
-56.
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids newspaper.
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Bunsen
18
-56.
Pulitzers bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies price per paper.
Application deadline closed.
Hannah
18
-56.
Pulitzers practical and insightful secretary.
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Nunzio
18
-56.
Pulitzers barber.
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Snyder
30
-56.
The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.
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Medda Larkin
18
-56.
Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, shes a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Application deadline closed.
The Bowery Beauties
18
-56.
Female performers at Meddas Theater.
*(Costumes will be modest)
Application deadline closed.
Nuns
18
-56.
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. (may double cast as newsies)
Application deadline closed.
Mr. Jacobi
18
-56.
Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike (may play additional roles).
Application deadline closed.
Policeman
18
-56.
Can also double as other roles as they are smaller.
Application deadline closed.
Mayor
18
-56.
Can also double as other roles as they are smaller.
Application deadline closed.
Governor Teddy Roosevelt
18
-56.
Can also double as other roles as they are smaller.
Application deadline closed.
Stage Manager for Medda
18
-56.
Can also double as other roles as they are smaller.
Application deadline closed.
Photographer
18
-56.
Can also double as other roles as they are smaller.
Application deadline closed.
