Characters
Who is the leader of the newsies?
Jack Kelly
What song does Jack sing about his dream of moving?
Santa Fe
In what city does the show take place?
New York
What do we call the people who tell the story on stage?
Actors
What does “Seize the Day” mean?
To take action or make the most of an opportunity.
What is the name of Jack’s best friend?
Crutchie
What song do the newsies sing when they decide to strike?
Seize the Day
In what year does the show take place?
1899
What’s it called when you perform without holding your script?
Being off book
Who is the warden of The Refuge?
Snyder
Who are the new kids who joins the newsies at the beginning of the show?
Davey and Les
In which song do the newsies celebrate being famous after their story hits the paper?
King of New York
Why do the Newsies go on strike?
Because the newspaper prices were raised, making it harder for them to earn money.
What is a character’s objective in a scene?
What the character wants.
What’s the name of the real-life newspaper that Pulitzer owned?
The New York World
Who is the reporter that helps the newsies tell their story?
Katherine Plumber
What song does Katherine sing while trying to write her article?
Watch What Happens
Who owns the newspaper company that the newsies are striking against?
Joseph Pulitzer
What are tactics in acting?
The actions or methods a character uses to get what they want.
What’s the name of the other newspaper owned by Hearst, Pulitzer’s rival?
The New York Journal
Who rents the theater?
Medda Larkin
What song do Katherine and Jack sing about being in love?
Something to Believe In
What major event inspired the musical "Newsies"?
The real-life Newsboys’ Strike of 1899.
What’s the difference between an actor and a character?
The actor is the real person performing. The character is the role or person they are pretending to be.
How do the newsies finally get their story printed and their voices heard?
They print their own paper, The Newsies Banner.