"Disney representatives stated that the production was not eyeing a Broadway berth, but is being explored as a property for licensing by professional and amateur groups."
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/147667-Extra-Extra-Disneys-Newsies-Will-Debut-at-Paper-Mill-Playhouse
I'm kind of sad about this.
aww :(
maybe if it's a success in the smaller theaters they're eventuality move it to Broadway
anyways, I think Disney is making a mistake by not taking advantage of it at the moment when musicals have become quite popular with the current generation
They Usually premiere the shows off broadway first and then move them to broadway after they gauge audience reaction etc. They also did this with Aida and Little Mermaid. Aladdin is premiering in Seattle in May. Just something that Disney does, so I'm not really all that worried.
I'm not going into the toilet, Im going into SHOWBUSINESS!
It's coming to Bwy in March for a limited run.
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