Newsies

Extra! Extra! Alan Menken knows how to write songs for the screen and musical stage. He has created a series of singable and hummable tunes that make up the core of Newsies. Starting with the Disney film that became a cult classic in the '90's, and adding a new book by Harvey Fierstein, he has written new songs that brought the Newsies that appears now on Broadway to a new level and makes it a more satisfying story than that offered in the original film version. With Jeremy Jordan in the role of head Newsie Jack Kelly, backed up by a talented ensemble of singing and dancing Newsies and support characters, this original Broadway album is something I keep listening to over and over. I can't get the songs out of my head. The two versions of "Santa Fe" are gut-wrenchingly beautiful. "Sieze the Day," "King of New York," "Carrying the Banner," and "Something to Believe In" are all beautifully realized. Until you can get to Broadway to see this show live, the cast album is a good way to catch Newsies fever, or to refresh the images and sounds in your head if you have been lucky enough to see the show live.

Nothing but good things to say about this product (which is an excellent memento of the Broadway show)!! The solo singing is outstanding across the board, with Jeremy Jordan in top form. The songs by Alan Menken grow on you with each listen. The conducting is vigorous, but still sensitive to the tone of each song, just like for the stage. The chorus work is nothing short of fantastic. And, as is typical with Disney, the sound recording quality is superb; no distortion, a true reflection of voice and instruments. This is, alongside "Catch Me If You Can," the best recorded cast album of the last year or so. Even if you hated the movie (and who didn't), this musical recording is a great addition to any collection of musicals. It may not be "high art," but so what; it's fun, and beautifully performed.

Jeremy Jordan plays Jack (the lead) and he is just amazing. His performance of Santa Fe just makes the song that much better. (I watched the TV show "Smash" because of him, although he's only in the second season, and he is just as awesome in that. And it's a pretty darn good show. If anyone is looking for more Jeremy like I was, I highly recommend it.) Anyway, I haven't seen the "Newsies" movie, so I can't compare it to that. This is a great album to tap your foot and sing along too, even if you're unfamiliar with the show or film. Here are my favorite tracks: Santa Fe I Never Planned on You/Don't Come a-Knocking The World Will Know Watch What Happens King Of New York Something to Believe In Highly recommend!

I enjoyed this movie as a kid, but this soundtrack is fantastic! The lyrics are complex and intricate, yet clear and wonderfully written. They are great fun to learn so that you can sing along! The music captures everything that I want in a musical, and Alan Menken is amazing as always. Every song on the soundtrack stands alone as a great song, and together they tell a great story. I played this in my car without ceasing for days after getting it, and even now I can't get enough of it.

I cant stop listening to this! Newsies is my favorite musical and the soundtrack does not disappointed. However, I was a little disappointed about how long it took to ship. But, in the end, I received it and I'm happy. :-)

I first got hooked on Newsies when my middle school social studies teacher showed it to us. It is now one of my favorite movies so I couldn't wait to see the play on Broadway. I saw the play and it was unbelievable. I got home and instantly ordered this cd which is all i have been listening to for the past 2 weeks. There is a few songs that were specially written and not in the movie. Also most of the songs from the movie have been tweaked a bit but they are still recognizable. The last thing I would say is to realize that this is the ORIGINAL Broadway cast recording. The play has been out for almost 2 years now and about half of the cast has changed since the recording including the 2 main characters. That being said it is very difficult to tell the difference unless you really paid attention. Highly recommend this recording!

I had never even heard of Newsies until I decided to audition for it on a whim since I wanted to get back into doing theatre. I almost backed out of the audition and I'm SO GLAD I didn't! Once I bought the Broadway soundtrack and started listening to it in the car I fell in love with this and now it's my favorite musical of all time. It is completely worth it to own a physical copy of the CD, not just digital. It's a great play and the music itself is perfect for when I need an upbeat soundtrack to get myself more energized. I wish I could have had the honor of seeing it on Broadway, but I had never even heard of it until well after it was long gone. I'm very grateful this recording of the original cast exists.

I bought this after being ‘drafted’ to play several parts in our local community theater. I loved the play and the music so had to have the soundtrack. Very well performed and recorded.

After seeing this show in its opening season on Broadway (December 2012), we just had to get the soundtrack. In true Disney style, the music is an absolute infusion of fun, sadness, energy and frivolity, all in one. Hats (or caps) off (as ever) to Alan Menken who has created yet another absolute masterpiece which ought to entertain the whole family for generations to come. A great fun musical with some sound moral messages.

Newsies est l'une des (voire LA) comédies musicales que j'avais le plus envie de voir, mais la production newyorkaise s'est terminée, et je me suis donc décidée à acheter le CD. C'est un spectacle adapté du film Disney, qui peut vraiment plaire à tous. Pour ceux qui n'ont jamais été très attirés par le genre, je conseille Newsies, dont la musique n'est pas trop dépaysante. Quelques beaux solos (Santa Fe), mais surtout, des chansons d'ensemble d'une force incroyable. C'est une musique très motivante, à écouter le matin en allant bosser ! Je conseille !!

lìho preso a seguito di una visita al teatro a milano per vedere lo spettacolo. Ho cercato tanto nella speranza di trovare la musica con i testi in italiano che non risulta esistere. Detto ciò il cd è stato graditissimo da mia figlia che era estremamente entusiasta della musica

Llegó en muy perfecto estado, el disco no presenta fallas, rayones ni quiebres, a comparación de otros discos que he pedido por aquí. Me dolió romper la etiqueta de seguridad de la disquera, jaja. Contiene 3 canciones extras, Santa Fe versión piano cantada por Jeremy Jordan, Seize the Day completa con el Break de tap y King of New York con el Break de tap. ¡Todo Genial! Ojalá se siguiera presentando este musical en Broadway, es una joya exquisita en materia musical, historia y coreográfico, apenas conocí este musical en esta cuarentena, es maravillosa.

One of my favourite musicals. Disney never seems to miss the mark. Jeremy Jordan did a great job.