What famous actors were in Newsies?

17 Stars You Never Realized Were In ‘Newsies’

  • David Moscow.
  • Luke Edwards.
  • Max Casella.
  • Arvie Lowe, Jr.
  • Aaron Lohr.
  • Bill Pullman.
  • Ann-Margret.
  • Robert Duvall.

Who played Newsies in 1992?

Max Casella
Max Casella: Racetrack Higgins. Jump to: Photos (6)

Did anyone from Newsies become famous?

Bill Pullman has had a successful career post-“Newsies.” He’s also appeared in “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Casper,” “Scary Movie 4,” and “Torchwood,” among many others. He also starred on the USA show “The Sinner.”

Is Jack Kelly from Newsies a real person?

Although Jack Kelly is a fictional character, the story of the Newsies was a real event that changed the course of history from 1884 to 1899. The inspiration for Newsies was based off of the 1899 Newsboy strike, which targeted one of the biggest newspaper name is New York, Joseph Pulitzer’s The New York World.

Who played race in Newsies?

Actor Ryan Breslin
Actor Ryan Breslin describes his role as Race in Newsies, the smart aleck with a big mouth and a good heart.

How old was mush in Newsies?

The Newsiepedia: An (Un)official Newsies Wiki I would say Mush is between 15 and 18.

Did Teddy Roosevelt help the Newsies?

Finally, in the movie and musical, Theodore Roosevelt helped Jack and the Newsies with the strike against Pulitzer and Hearst. In the actual strike, Theodore Roosevelt didn’t do anything about the strike.

Was Racetrack Higgins a real person?

Ed “Racetrack” Higgins was the leader of the Brooklyn union, and was elected vice-president of the general union after Kid Blink and David Simmons were accused of selling out. Higgins was a fixture at the Sheepshead Bay Race Track, and referenced horses in many quotes at the time of the strike.

Was Katherine Pulitzer real?

In fact, only five of the seven children that Joseph and Katherine had survived to adulthood. Their daughter Katherine was not one of them. The real Katherine Pulitzer died at an early age in 1884, before the events of the film took place.

Who is the kid with the cigar in Newsies?

Ben Cook (second from the left with a cigar in his mouth) does a toe touch with ‘Newsies’ cast.

How old is Katherine supposed to be in Newsies?

Age: Unsure. However, as she is a love interest to Jack, it can be assumed she isn’t significantly older or younger than him. 16- 19. Gender: Katherine is always played by a woman.