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Casting Announced for North American Tour of Disney’s Broadway Hit Musical “Newsies”

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Disney Newsies on Broadway logo

Broadway’s Tony® Award-Winning Smash Hit Musical 

Rehearsals Begin in New York City 

North American Tour to Launch in October

at Proctors in Schenectady 

New York, NY – Disney Theatrical
Productions is pleased to announce full casting for 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.”

Rounding out the cast are Mark Aldrich, Josh Assor, Evan Autio, Bill Bateman, Joshua Michael Burrage, Kevin
Carolan, DeMarius Copes, Benjamin Cook, Julian DeGuzman, Nico De Jesus, Sky
Flaherty, Steve Greenstein, Jon Hacker, Jeff Heimbrock, Stephen Hernandez, James
Judy, Meredith Inglesby, Eric John Mahlum, Ginna Claire Mason, Michael Ryan,
Jordan Samuels, Jack Sippel, Melissa Steadman Hart, Andrew Wilson
and Chaz Wolcott.    


.  The Touring Cast of Newsies
Photo courtesy of Disney Theatrical Productions. Photographed at
New 42nd Street® Studios

NEWSIES, the new American musical, features a Tony®
Award-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken
and lyrics by Jack Feldman, a book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey
Fierstein and is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. NEWSIES is directed by
Tony® nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a
2012 Tony Award® for his work.  The entire
creative team is reuniting to bring the break-out smash musical to audiences
across North America. 

The Newsies Tour Company listen intently to the Tour Director, Jeff Calhoun
Jeff Calhoun (Director) and Newsies Tour Company
Photo courtesy of Disney Theatrical Productions. Photographed at New 42nd Street® Studios

NEWSIES is inspired by the real-life ‘Newsboy Strike of
1899,’ when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway newsies on a
two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst and other powerful newspaper
publishers. 

The
stage version introduces seven brand-new songs by the original team of Menken
and Feldman while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film, including
‘Carrying the Banner, ‘Seize the Day,’ ‘King of New York’ and ‘Santa Fe.’  

Actors Dan Deluca, Stephanie Styles and Angela Grovey talk about their new roles in Disneys Newsies Tour
Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly) Stephanie Styles (Katherine) & Angela Grovey (Medda Larkin)
Photo courtesy of Disney Theatrical Productions. Photographed at New 42nd Street® Studios

Since
the film’s 1992 theatrical release and subsequent DVD release, NEWSIES
has grown into a cult phenomenon, and for years had been the single most
requested title of all the Disney musical films not yet adapted for the stage.  (The film featured a screenplay by Bob
Tzudiker & Noni White (Tarzan, 102 Dalmatians).)

 For
more information, visit NewsiesTheMusical.com/Tour, Facebook.com/Newsies and
Twitter.com/Newsies.

 

Jim Hill is an entertainment writer who has specialized in covering The Walt Disney Company for nearly 40 years now. Over that time, he has interviewed hundreds of animators, actors, and Imagineers -- many of whom have shared behind-the-scenes stories with Mr. Hill about how the Mouse House really works. In addition to the 4000+ articles Jim has written for the Web, he also co-hosts a trio of popular podcasts: “Disney Dish with Len Testa,” “Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor” and “Marvel US Disney with Aaron Adams.” Mr. Hill makes his home in Southern New Hampshire with his lovely wife Nancy and two obnoxious cats, Ginger & Betty.

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Disney Will Bring D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to Anaheim, California in August 2024

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Expanded Disney Fan Experience Will Feature New and Exciting Events Across Multiple Locations, Including a D23 Takeover of the Happiest Place On Earth, Evening Entertainment at the Honda Center, D23 Day at Angel Stadium, and Much More

Fan Favorites Including Exhibits, Panels, Shows, and Shopping Will Dazzle Disney Enthusiasts at the Anaheim Convention Center

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a one-of-a-kind fan experience like never before with spectacular shows, new venues, and multiple days of entertainment that will bring together the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more!

Highlightswill include:

  • Sunday, August 4: D23 Day at Angel Stadium, where D23 fans are invited to attend the Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Mets game. 
  • Thursday, August 8: D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort.
  • Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11: Shopping, exhibits, panels, and presentations will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center during the day, with the fun extending into the evening at the Honda Center, the bigger home to marquee shows.

Tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will go on sale in Spring 2024, with ticketing options to be announced later for access to the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center. Admission for D23 Day at Angel Stadium and the D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort will be available as separate ticketed events. Additional details for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be announced in early 2024.

You can get updates by staying connected to D23 via social media (@DisneyD23 on FacebookInstagramX), D23.com, and our weekly D23 FanFare email (sign up for free as a D23 General Member at JoinD23.com).

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s nearly 100-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic year-round through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; the latest news and stories on D23.com; member-exclusive offers and discounts; the popular D23 Inside Disney podcast; and special experiences for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99/year), Gold Duo Membership ($129.99/year), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Star Wars Spoof: Space Robots in Outer Space Ep X: Battle for the Halcyon: The Last Starcruiser

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Sure, Star Wars is cool and all. But let’s not forget about that other multi-part sci-fi cinematic spectacular, “Space Robots in Outer Space.” In fact, Hank Lonely (Hollywood’s ultimate hyphenate — actor / producer / director / writer / guy who makes sure the Porto Potties are kept squeaky-clean) just announced that there’ll soon be a 10th installment of this … Well, not exactly beloved. How about we say “admired from afar” instead? … series coming to a theater near you. In fact, here’s the highly anticipated teaser trailer for that project. Which is supposed to be titled “Space Robots in Outer Space X — Battle for the Halycon: The Last Starcruiser.”

Okay. Now the real story … In honor of Star Wars Day (i.e., May 4th. As in “May the Fourth Be With You”), Len Testa and I are sharing something that we produced with the help of all the nice folks who joined us last month aboard the Halycon.

We turned the Galactic Starcruiser as well as Black Spire Outpost into the backdrop for an affectionate send-up of all things Stars Wars. We hope that you (more importantly, the legal team at Lucasfilm) take this faux trailer in the spirit with which it was intended. Special thanks to Aaron Adams for so skillfully stitching all of this footage together. Also thanks to the team at Storybook Destinations, Touring Plans and the talented cast & crew aboard the “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” for making this “Disney Dish” fan event so memorable.

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Disney’s New Trailer Reveals How Ralph & Vanellope Get to the Internet in “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”

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Wreck-It Ralph 2

When “Wreck-It Ralph” opened on Nov. 2, 2012, it turned in the highest opening weekend ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film at the time of release. Now Disney is hoping Ralph will not only break the Internet but the 2018 Thanksgiving boxoffice records as well.

The film re-teams the original director, producer and co-writer behind “Wreck-It Ralph.”  The screenplay is currently being written by Phil Johnston and Pamela Ribon. Director Rich Moore, producer Clark Spencer, and co-writer Phil Johnston partnered with fellow director Byron Howard and co-writer/co-director Jared Bush to create the Academy Award®-winning blockbuster feature “Zootopia.”

ROYAL REUNION – In “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2,” Vanellope von Schweetz-along with her best friend Ralph-ventures into the uncharted world of the internet. When she finds herself surrounded by Disney princesses, she’s surprised to learn that she actually has a lot in common with them. The scene, highlighted in a new trailer for the film (below), features several of the original princess voices, including Auli’i Cravalho (“Moana”), Kristen Bell (Anna in “Frozen”), Idina Menzel (Elsa in “Frozen”), Kelly MacDonald (Merida in “Brave”), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel in “Tangled”), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog”), Ming-Na Wen (“Mulan”), Irene Bedard (“Pocahontas”), Linda Larkin (Jasmine in “Aladdin”), Paige O’Hara (Belle in “Beauty and the Beast”) and Jodi Benson (Ariel in “The Little Mermaid”). Featuring Sarah Silverman as the voice of Vanellope, “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2” opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 21, 2018. 

 

“RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2”

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS

https://disney.com/ralphbreakstheinternet

https://www.youtube.com/user/disneyanimation

https://www.facebook.com/WreckItRalph/

https://twitter.com/wreckitralph

https://www.instagram.com/wreckitralph/

 

U.S. Release Date:  Nov. 21, 2018

Voice cast: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk

Directors: Rich Moore, Phil Johnston

Producer: Clark Spencer

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