MikeM, thanks for the report. I tried the Playbill link again and it worked, so I got to see the show again and all of this extra footage.
As I've said before, this is one of the best filmed stage musicals I've ever seen. I'm so happy it captures the show's exciting songs and dances so well. Kudos to director Jeff Calhoun, choreographer Christopher Gattelli and Brett Sullivan, who directed this live capture. It's so wonderful to have the show's original leads recreating their roles for posterity. ''Newsies'' wouldn't be ''Newsies'' without Jeremy, Kara, Ben and Andrew.
And the way they shot the dances (with overhead angles here and there) was wonderful. Glad to see all the dynamic dancers ID'd in the curtain call!
As for the bonus footage, it was great to see Ryan Steele again; he also dazzled, starring in the national tour of ''An American in Paris.''
Also among the group: Nico Greetham, who did ''Newsies'' on Broadway and tour, and co-starred in ''Power Rangers Ninja Steel.'' |
