Newsies Musical and Historical Context

When was the original film version of Newsies released by Disney?

• 1985

• 1992

• 1998

• 2004

What was the primary inspiration for the musical "Newsies"?

• A popular children's book series.

• A movie based on real historical events.

• A collection of folk songs about New York City.

• An original story created by Disney.

What was a significant outcome of the Newsboys Strike of 1899?

• It led to the immediate implementation of comprehensive child labor laws.

• It resulted in the complete shutdown of major newspaper publications.

• It was a pivotal moment for labor rights and foreshadowed child labor laws.

• It caused a permanent increase in newspaper prices for newsboys.

Which individuals were part of the creative team Disney assembled for the "Newsies" film?

• Harvey Fierstein, Jeff Calhoun, and Christian Bale.

• Jack Feldman, Alan Menken, and Kenny Ortega.

• Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, and Christopher Gattelli.

• Pulitzer, Hearst, and Kid Blink.

What does the video say was the reason the film version of Newsies initially failed at the box office?

• It was too expensive to produce

• t was released at the same time as several other blockbusters

• It wasn’t marketed well and failed to find its audience

• Audiences didn’t like musicals at that time

According to the video, who helped turn Newsies into a successful Broadway show after the movie initially flopped?

• A group of fans and theatre producers who believed in its potential

• Disney executives deciding to give it another chance

• The original film cast restarting the project

• A famous Broadway director approaching Disney

What was a notable achievement of the "Newsies" Broadway musical?

• It was performed exclusively at the Paper Mill Playhouse.

• It ran for only a few weeks before closing.

• It recouped its investment and won two Tony Awards.

• It was primarily a regional theater success, not reaching Broadway.

What is one major change the Broadway version made compared to the original movie?

• It changed the setting from New York to Chicago

• It removed all song numbers from the show

• It added new songs and expanded roles for characters

• It made it a silent play instead of musical