Definitely watch it! It is also educational. Though it is not entirely realistic, there are some elements of history and economics. That being said, it might not make much sense to kids younger than seven because of these elements.

What age is appropriate to watch Newsies?

Newsies is a family musical that is suitable for all audiences, including children aged 5 and older. RATING: The movie version of Newsies was rated “PG.”

Is Newsies The musical kid friendly?

Is Newsies appropriate for kids? Definitely yes. You may have to explain to them what's going on (it wasn't obvious in the beginning to my son), but I don't recall any bad words or sexual innuendo (other than very slight suggestiveness of the Medda Larkin performer character, and that was tame.

Is Newsies a good movie?

Newsies is the best live-action movie musical since Little Shop of Horrors. May 20, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… With Little Old New York re-created by William Sandfell, Newsies often looks wonderful, and Bale and the boys give it heart and excitement. Yet as a musical, Newsies rarely hits home.

Is Newsies a good musical?

Nominated for eight Tony Awards in 2012, it won two, for choreography and music, losing the big prize to Once, another film turned Broadway musical. Overall, Newsies is brisk and compact with a tight score, complete with some showstoppers. ... Technically, this version of Newsies is superb.

Newsies (Original Broadway Cast Recording) - 12. Watch What Happens (Reprise)

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Are there bad words in Newsies?

I was surprised at the amount of swearing in this, and while it's not really bad, there are a few instances in which the word in question is shouted. Very loudly. There's a bit of violence, that being the two fight scenes during Seize the Day, but, if needed, they can be easily skipped.

Is there swearing in Newsies?

Dazzling staged musical has some mild cursing.

What does Newsies stand for?

: a person who works in the news industry especially : reporter.

Is Newsies still on Broadway?

Newsies was only Adlrich's second Broadway show. After the show closed on Broadway, he joined the national tour of the show and stayed with it until his final performance in 2016.

Why is Newsies rated PG?

Why is Newsies rated PG? Newsies is rated PG by the MPAA for mild violence. Violence: Because of the frequent musical numbers in this movie, violent depictions may seem less serious, even though there are a lot of them.

Are there any girls in Newsies?

Even though in the original movie there was a female character, she was not a newsie. In the original Broadway production, they dressed the female ensemble as boy newsies. ... Some immigrant families only had girls and, like boys in the other families, they had to help bring income to the house.

How old is Katherine Plumber in Newsies?

Katherine Plumber: (Female, Age: looks 17 to 20's) Strong-willed, smart and ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren't taken seriously.

How old is Jack Kelly in Newsies?

In 1899, 17-year-old Jack "Cowboy" Kelly is one of many struggling newspaper hawkers in New York City, selling copies of the New York World on the streets of Manhattan ("Carrying the Banner").

Who is Crutchie based on?

Yes! Crutchie is based on a real kid! We know very little about him but here is what we do know: His name was Crutch Morris according to most sources, although one source calls him Crutchy Morris and another refers to him as One-Leg Morris.

How old is Crutchie?

Age: Unsure. However, given that he's Jack's best friend, he's probably fairly close in age to him- 15 to 18.

How historically accurate is newsies?

Historically, the musical is very accurate. It carefully chronicles the two-week-long 1899 newsboy (the kids were aged about 10 to 17) strike against the papers of Pulitzer, Hearst and others.

How long is the musical Newsies?

Newsies runs approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

Is Kirk Cameron in Newsies?

Kenny Ortega, the choreographer who supplied the sensuous moves for Dirty Dancing, makes his impressive directorial debut with Newsies. ... A spring sleeper, Newsies lacks the hook that would bring youngsters to theaters by the millions. There's no Luke Perry or Kirk Cameron in the cast.

Who is the little kid in Newsies?

"Newsies" was Luke Edwards' first major film.

Starring as David Jacob's younger brother Les in the musical, Luke Edwards was no stranger to acting when he landed the role. The actor had just turned 12 when the movie was released and was made to play the young newsie alongside Moscow and Bale.

How old are the Newsies kids?

Newsies: Age 10-20, Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.

Who does Jack fall in love with in Newsies?

Katherine Pulitzer is a stage-musical-only character who replaces, in some way, the characters of Bryan Denton and Sarah Jacobs. She is the journalist who helps with the Newsie strike and the love interest for Jack Kelly.

Who is the love interest in Newsies?

One of the new characters the musical has birthed is Katherine Plumber, a young reporter who becomes of particular interest to our hero, Jack Kelly. Katherine is actually a combination of Bryan Denton, the news reporter who helps lead the newsies. and Sarah, Jack's love interest.

Is Katherine from Newsies a real person?

Her real name is Katherine Pulitzer—she's the daughter of Joseph Pulitzer. It is true that Joseph Pulitzer had a daughter named Katherine. ... The real Katherine Pulitzer died at an early age in 1884, before the events of the film took place.

What accent do the Newsies have?

The cast learned that the New-Yorker accent is actually split into 5 separate accents. Each borough, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island has a slight difference that's only perceptible to a native New Yorker. For the purposes of the play, the is learning the broader New-York accent.