Newsies

Set in New York City at the turn of the century, this film follows a group of young newspaper sellers struggling against the hardships of street life. Led by the charismatic Jack Kelly, the newsies organize a strike after powerful publishers, including Joseph Pulitzer, increase distribution prices to increase their own profits. The story focuses on the conflict between the exploited children and the ruthless tactics used by the press titans to break their resolve.

Directed by Brett Sullivan, this production was filmed live at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. It is the second film in Sullivan's career, following Love Never Dies and preceding Waitress: The Musical. The cast features Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly, Kara Lindsay as Katherine, and Steve Blanchard as Joseph Pulitzer, with a total of 40 credited actors. Produced by Thomas Schumacher, Paul Morphos, and Anne Quart, the project was created by Steam Motion & Sound, PJM Productions, and Disney Theatrical Group.

Working with a budget of 2 million USD, the movie earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been well received by viewers, maintaining a rating of 8.2/10 on IMDb based on 4,100 votes and a score of 8/10 on TMDB from 100 votes.