What does Newsies stand for?

It Started With Some Kids… NEWSIES is based on the real-life Newsboys' Strike of 1899. Children who sold newspapers on the streets were called “newsies”. The New York newsies went up against two newspaper publishers, Joseph Pulitzer of The World and William Randolph Hearst of The Journal, to fight for fair wages.

What does the word newsies mean?

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

What is the main message of newsies?

"Newsies" was inspired by a real-life two-week strike by newsboys in 1899, led by Kid Blink, against the powerful newspaper publishers of the time, including William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. It addresses themes of social justice, exploitative child labor practices and fighting the establishment.

What was newsies based on?

Based on the 1992 musical film Newsies which was inspired by the Newsboys Strike of 1899, the show follows the charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsboys, Jack Kelly, as he forms a union of Newsies when the price of newspapers they purchase to sell to the public increases.

What does strike mean in newsies?

The “newsies” who hocked newspapers for the New York Journal and the New York World went on strike, demanding that the wholesale price increase, from 50 cents per one hundreds newspapers to 60 cents per one hundred newspapers, be rolled back.

Newsies: Carrying The Banner

Were there any female newsies?

After some online research, I found some pictures in the Library of Congress database confirming that there were female newsies. They were not as common, but they existed. Some immigrant families only had girls and, like boys in the other families, they had to help bring income to the house.

Was Crutchie a real person?

He is literally defined by his disability. And yes, I am fully aware that Crutchie is the fictional counterpart to the real-life “Crutch” Morris, member of the Committee of Arrangements.

Is there any truth to 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.

What really happened the newsboy strike of 1899?

The strikers demonstrated across New York City for several days, effectively stopping circulation of the two papers, along with the news distribution for many New England cities. The strike lasted two weeks, causing Pulitzer's New York World to decrease its circulation from 360,000 papers sold per day to 125,000.

Who was the real Jack Kelly?

Together, they were the inspiration for the character Jack Kelly. Likewise, the real-life David Simons served as the basis of the character Davey. Simons started selling papers at age 8, and at 21, he was a natural voice for the newsies.

Why does ANI decide to become a newsie?

Why does Ani decide to become a newsie? All of her friends are newsies. It seems like an exciting job. She wants to be a journalist when she grows up.

How old are the Newsies supposed to be?

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.

What is a nuisance person?

: an annoying or troublesome person, thing, or situation.

Why is Katherine talking to the Newsies?

She wants to distribute the paper to every working kid in the city, telling them all to come to Newsie Square as a general city-wide strike. Jack agrees to this idea, having the idea to use the press in Pulitzer's basement.

When did newsboys stop?

A busy corner would have several hawkers, each representing one of the major newspapers. They might carry a poster board with giant headlines, provided by the newspaper. The downtown newsboy started fading out after 1920 when publishers began to emphasize home delivery.

How do the Brooklyn newsies save the other newsies from the strike breakers?

The boys attempt to rescue Jack, but he tells them to leave. The newsies are shocked and dismayed to see Jack report for work the next day. When the Delanceys attack the Jacobs children, Jack steps in to save them, knowing this will break his deal with Pulitzer.

Was Teddy Roosevelt involved in the Newsies strike?

Finally, in the movie and musical, Theodore Roosevelt helped Jack and the Newsies with the strike against Pulitzer and Hearst. In the actual strike, Theodore Roosevelt didn't do anything about the strike.

How much did newsboys get paid?

If they sold all 100 papers, they would make thirty cents, the equivalent of approximately $8.40 today. Most of the boys who sold the papers were orphans or runaways who lived in sparse, dormitory-style housing that catered primarily to newsboys.

Was David Jacobs from newsies a real person?

The character Davey was inspired by real life newsboy and strike leader David Simmons.

What is wrong with Crutchies legs in Newsies?

The crippling effects of polio have left him with a bum leg but you won't find him looking for sympathy. A tough little guy, he's always got a wisecrack and a smile.

Is there a kiss in Newsies?

There is nothing objectionable in the musical, save, perhaps, a couple of sweet (and long) kisses between Jack and love interest Katherine. Newsies and newspaper employees also engage in some mild stage fighting.

Who is Jojo in Newsies?

Meet the Newsies - Ammon Swofford as Jojo.

Can a girl play Les in newsies?

Can Les be played as a girl by a girl? Absolutely yes! Historically there were a lot of female newsies. The MTI guide tells you exactly which male roles in the show may be cast as female.

Can a girl play Crutchie?

A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint- sized charmer. CRUTCHIE male OR female playing male, sings solo, many lines, character dancing feature, stage combat A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that's painful, but helps sell more papes.