Newsies (Chicago)

We absolutely loved the story in this musical: perseverance, character, strength, and friendship. The dancing was spectacular. It is just a fun musical with a great story.

This show was absolutely phanominal! It was based on an already great movie and was turned into an even better stage production. The choreography was unmatched, merting its win for the Tony award for best choreography. The score was incredible and the actros were fantastic. I would see this show again in a heartbeat if it were to ever return here. And if not here, please come to Grand Rapids, MI. The show would definitely be a hit out here! You owe it to yourself to see this wonderful production!

Great production, the sets were amazing as i would expect with a Disney show. We got to meet the cast after the show and they were all very nice and were signing autographs.

Newsies was one of my favorite movies growing up, so when I found out it had been turned into a Broadway play the only thing on my mind was, when am I going to see it! I love the way the songs were rewritten I love how they changed certain aspects of the plot, like making Katherine more than just a love interest for Jack, they've made her a whole and wonderful character. The Tour Cast was phenomenal and everything I could have hoped for, they took these characters I adored from childhood and made them even more amazing. The dancing was astounding, every movement was just amazing to see.

Had a friend who saw NY production & raved about it, so looked forward to Newsies. No memorable songs, average voices but the dancing was great. Movie was better story line. Not the best value for $$$.

The dancing was stupendous and the lead who played Tom Kelly was outstanding. A thoroughly enjoyable evening!

Wonderful uplifting and entertaining production. The dancing and singing was amazing. I would highly recommend seeing this musical.

The set design, storyline and show was amazing. LOVED every minute of the show!

Newsies was so fun! Wow, can those guys dance! It's had me singing and dancing ever since. Loved it.

Excellent family show! Actors were phenomenal and great music! My 15year old daughter loved every minute of it

Absolutely incredible performance. One of the best I've seen.

We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon watching Newsies! The play was very energetic - with amazing choreography! We really loved the sets - and the ease everyone moved around up and down and around in them,

What a wonderful show. You will be hard pressed to find a more energetic and uplifting performance. The cast was great and those boys just knock themselves out for the audience. Everyone left the theater with smiling faces. Usually a matinee performance has a more conservative audience, but we were lucky enough to have the balcony filled with 8th graders who added enthusiasm for the many show stopping numbers. If you want to be uplifted during this Christmas season, buy yourself a ticket and go. Oh, and big kudos to the Sound Engineer. This is the first performance I've seen in ages where the sound was balanced perfectly. We could clearly hear ( in the Loge # every word the cast was saying and singing # what good is a performance if you have no idea what they are saying) and during the dance numbers the volume of the music was spot on! Thank you for that.

This was a great show from beginning to end. The performers were amazing!

I love this show! It was my second time seeing it and it was just as good if not better than the first. The Cadillac theater is incredible and we got suite service which just made our day even better! The actors were fabulous dancers and singer and it was so memorizing to watch them all. The set is so uniquely designed and fit that stage really well.

The musical Newsies was enjoyed by my entire party of seven. Personally I did not know that there had been a movie of the same name made years ago, but now that I've seen the play, I will look it up as well!

Words cannot express how awesome the show is. A true class act!!!!

The choreography and dancing was the highlight of the show. All the performances were strong and all of the technical aspects worked very well together. It was difficult to find flaw with this show unless you look at the details of every minutia.

The show was filled with such amazing talent! The dancing blew us away. The show was much better than we ever expected.

Excellent show! From the acting and choreography to interesting set changes, everything was great.

Funtastic Performance We Loved It! I would highly recommend going to see it!!!

We loved this from the beginning! Loved all the dancing, singing, storyline and acting. The stage props were wonderful and creative. We took our niece to this as her first musical, she loved it!

I've seen this show 12 times, and it keeps getting better. Seriously the best show I've ever seen. I'm heartbroken it's closing!

Spectacular show! This was my 15 year old's first Broadway production to see. She smiled through it's entirety! She said it was much better than she had anticipated. It's a definite recommendation for all to see!

The large male chorus carried the show. Young boys in the audience seemed intrigued. Interesting the young girls were not as enthused. The history of the story was very well presented.

A wonderful Disney presentation of a real event in our history. Dancing is phenomenal. Only cynics would not enjoy the story and even they would enjoy the songs and dancing.

Great singing. Incredible dancing! Lots of energy on stage. Effective and innovative media. Eye catching sets. Highly recommend!!

Aahhh this performance and cast were phenomenal. Jordan Samuels as Specs is the new love of my life - Keep an eye out for the best acrobatics and that's him! I took my sister to see this for her birthday and we both left there even more obsessed with Newsies

It was fabulous!! The singing was awesome the dancing was amazing and the set was incredible!!!!

We were first-timers with Newsies, and there could not have been a better cast! The energy level was so high, the choreography was outstanding, and it was such a fun play! We were so impressed with the staging; the way in which things moved around quickly was amazing. All the dancers were excellent. Very entertaining!!!!

the lead is amazing! dancing is fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was my 4th time seeing the show, and it was the best one out of those 4. The cast was unbelievable and so talented. They put on an incredible show, and never cease to amaze me.

I watched the movie growing up and was so excited to see that the Broadway show was coming my way. The singing was in point and the dancing was AMAZING!!! I LOVED LOVED LOVED the show. Would see it a million more times. Great job guys.

Based on fact, this story is fun for all. The dancing and singing are incredible. Wasn't sure I would love it and left feeling it was absolutely amazing.

Having worked in audio/ visual production for the past 7 years, I have to say this show was amazing to watch. The way they used the "fire escape" set pieces in EVERY scene was very cool and flawlessly done. The boys themselves are very, very talented. Vocals, jumps, flips; flawless. Would go see this production again in a heartbeat.

Fantastic dancing, singing, and acting. Loved every minute of this high energy musical!!!!

It was so good that I saw it 2 days in a row. Great choreography, music, set, cast!

Newsies was terrific. The set was amazing, the dancing was incredible, the singing was wonderful, and the story was awesome. Young and old alike will love this show.

This was my third time seeing Newsies and it was just as amazing as the first two. Newsies sparked my inspiration for pursuing a career in theatre and I'm so glad that I got to see it with multiple casts. The choreography was unbelievable and every song can get stuck in your head: there isn't a single annoying one! The vocal microphones could've been a little bit louder because they were slightly overpowered by the orchestra at a few points, but I could still understand what the actors were singing. The one annoying thing was that the show switched venues from the Oriental Theatre in Chicago to the Cadillac Palace in Chicago and the seats I was switched to weren't even in the same section. Though they were still in the "orchestra", they were orchestra-right when I initially chose orchestra-center. The seats were still good, but I was very excited to be able to sit in the 4th row front-and-center, which I ultimately couldn't do. The other thing was that I bought my seats before general sale with a code and wouldn't have been able to switch them until general sale, at which point all the center seats would've already sold out. The only reason this review isn't five stars is because of the seating issue. It's not a reflection on the actual show.

This was an action packed show with a lot of musical numbers through out the production. The acting was very good and not overacted. I'd recommend it to a wide range of ages.

Amazing show with something for everyone! Awesome music, fantastic dancing, memorablee music and a cast that s second to none. I highly recommend this show for everyone!

Absolutely fantastic show with continuous parts that amaze you over and over. Would definitely recommend this to anyone interested!

This was one of my favorite shows I've seen in Chicago. The dancing was simply amazing and the actors were superb.

It was awesome. Loved the accent and the little kid was really good! I was sitting right next to the little boys dad and started talking to him in the break about the show and how it was off stage. fascinating. This was my Girlfriends Christmas present and she LOVED IT!! :)

Took my whole family for my son's 16th birthday. We all absolutely enjoyed it. An amazing performance by every single actor. Such a talented cast and crew!!!

The show was really done well. I loved how the set moved and rotated. Not quite like the movie, but it was good. There were a few "classic" lines from movie not in the play, but it was ok. My son dressed the part and was asked if he was part of the show a couple of times.

They did an amazing job!! I was skeptical because I know the storyline changed a bit but I really enjoyed every part of the play. GREAT JOB everyone!

The cast was fantastic! Beautiful dancing and amazing acting. Such a memorable performance.

Great production even with some new revisions from the movie. The top 1/2 of the stage was lost because of the balcony overhang which I did not know about having never been to the theater before. But the show itself was fantastic. The tap number was my favorite. I think tap is a lost art.

I have seen this show 5 times (including two weekends in a row this summer) and I would see it again. It is wonderful. How sad that this is the last tour...

I thought the choreography was fantastic and the cast really gave 100% on working together and presenting themselves on stage. I thought that the sound on some of the musical numbers made some of the voices hard to hear or distinguish from the background noise, but overall a great performance.

This was my FIFTH time seeing the Newsies and I would easily see it five more times - or five times five! My family has traveled to Cleveland, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Chicago, and Cincinnati and every performance is top notch! The best part is afterwards at the Stage Door when we have the opportunity to share how much we appreciate their hard work and talent. Meeting the actors who put every ounce of energy and joy into each performance gives encouragement to other actors, singers, and dancers. Always a fabulous show and an amazing cast. Well done once again!

Great show!! The lead singers were fantastic and the dancing was amazing. Great for younger audiences.

Second time I have taken my daughters to see this touring company of Newsies. It did not disappoint. Such a fun show. The staging, choreography and voices were outstanding.

I wasn't sure if this could hold up to oldie but goodies like Lion King, Singing in the Rain, etc. But it did! It has a great story line, talented singers/athletes and a unique set. The tumbling and tap is amazing! The "complimentary" suite access was good for use of the private bathroom. Wine was definitely a well drink grade.

This was one of the best musicals I've seen. Glad I knew the history behind this story to better help understand the story. The actors had so much energy and the singing eas exceptional. Would recommend this to everyone and all ages !

This was a fun production, even if I didn't watch the movie beforehand. Good musical numbers, good gymnastics and very entertaining story. When this comes back to town, see it. You won't regret it.

Didn't expect it to be as great as it was!! Amazing!! Would definitely go back and take the rest of my friends/family. Dancing was CRAZY.

Cast was very expressive( but I had to use binoculars to see from balcony) and way more professional than I thought they would be.....story line, although a bit different from the movie, was excellent. Gymnastics wasn't as good as the movie, but still fun. The cadence of the rise and fall of the speaking voice of the lead female was very predictable...almost annoying. For a show expounding on the rights of the working class, the price wasn't very working class friendly.

The show was fantastic. The dance was par none. It pulled you into the story and held you until the end. On a side note we paid for the special room fee. It was also superb ! The food and bartender were great. Thanks for a great time.

Love exposing our children to culture events, but was annoyed that the tickets to Newies were so expensive. I thought this is Chicago not New York. I couldn't have been more wrong. This musical was beyond outstanding. The dancing with all the guys incredible, breath taking, and amazing. ( I have danced for over 40 years, tap being my favorite) Besides the dancing, the staging was mind blowing. How the choreographer and set director got together to put on this show was perfection at it's finest! I'll be honest I was a little disappointed in the female leads tap number. I wanted more, but maybe she isn't a tapper...I can see why the tickets were expensive and worth every penny! Had an amazing experience!

Newsies was amazing! I would see this show again and again! Every actor in this show was engaging and charismatic. The singing and dancing and stage props were off the charts! So so good. I took my 7 year old and 10 year old daughters and they were highly engaged for the entire show. My 10 year old told me she wished she could be in the show. Great job!

The cast was wonderful and very entertaining. It is definitely a must see if in the area and you like musicals. Disney does everything well.

Saw this show on two consecutive weekends and was blown away by the entire cast and their incredible dancing and vocals! If I could see this show every weekend, I would!

This was such an entertaining show!! Great story and great dancing !! Will see again!!

I saw it twice. Had to bring my niece to see the amazing dancing. The show was better than the original movie! Meant for the stage.

Such a moving show. Brings so much emotion and feelings. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, I sang... It was wonderful. Everyone in the cast is so sweet at the stage door and they're all very genuine. Their talent is phenomenal and the dancing is the best dancing I've ever seen in a show. It's amazing to see a bunch of guys involved in theatre like this, considering at my school we have to drag guys into auditioning for productions. I highly recommend this show before it ends on October 2nd! And don't forget to meet everyone at the stage door and congratulate them all for their accomplishments!

Fantastic cast, choreography, story. A must see. I've seen Newsies multiple times and love it always. Singing, dancing and story telling at its finest.

I ended up seeing the show twice over two consecutive nights... the performances were that amazing! The singing - particularly by the Newsies ensemble and Joey Barreiro who plays the leading role of Jack Kelly - gave me the chills and the dancing was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. And there was plenty of humor sprinkled in between scenes that added even more to an already outstanding show. I'm very upset the tour is ending in October - I've got my fingers crossed for an NYC Broadway revival!

10/10 the set designs, transitions, choreography and vocal performances were amazing!

Absolutely spectacular show! What an amazing cast of talented performers. I would love to see the show again. A phenomenal performance!

What an amazing show! The singing and dancing was superb.

The cast and are amazing and the choreography is wonderful!

This is a great show. Most people I talk to have never heard of it, but it is well worth the price of admission. And I am NOT a teenage girl. Awesome voices and amazing dance moves.

This was an energetic and engaging musical with terrific dancing and singing.

Amazing dancing and singing. Perfect show for someone who's never been to a Broadway show before. Amazing for all ages!!!

An amazing execution of a fantastic script and choreography!

I went to see this because I love the movie. That being said I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about changes from movie. Thankfully most of the changes were for the better, but some of the little ones annoyed me, like why did they change a lyric from stupid to nitwit?!?!? The casting was phenomenal, and they were all exceptionally talented. I think anyone who enjoys musicals will enjoy this show. The dancers/acrobats were better than I can describe.

This is a high energy production. Great acting & dancing . . . also staging. a Must See!!!

The dancing was so upbeat and moving. Made you want to tap your feet. The staging was nicely done. The flips and splits added to all the dancing. Great show all around.

My friend and I came into the show late and soon got caught up to speed. What fabulous dancing and the story line was great! I highly recommend the show. You will feel happy and uplifted after!

I love this musical. It was absolutely excellent. Must See!!!!

This was an excellent musical with strong singing, a good storyline, and surprisingly good dancing.

There are not very many productions that captivate children and adults but Newsies does that and more. Great choreographed numbers, music was great and you cannot have a Disney experience without a happy ending! Worth the time for the family (minus a couple of "bad" words); note if this were a movie it would likely be PG-13 but very light hearted and fun.

One my favorites to see here in chicago. Great cast

This is the fourth time I have seen "Newsies" and this was the best one yet. My only disappointment was with the post-show merchandise. We bought a pair of sweat pants that were touted as "one size" and were told they were a small. They should have said a "small" child size, as my petite 5-foot size 3 daughter cannot even get into them! Yet they had an extra 8-10" of length - they are made for a 6-foot spider monkey, apparently! There goes $35 down the drain. But the show is AMAZING!!!

The show was incredible! Definitely a must see!!!!

Newsies was excellent! The kids and I really enjoyed the show.

Very enjoyable. The dancing was great. I was amazed at the scene changes. Nothing crashed into each other, Fast moving show. Fantastic story about the importance of Solidarity.

This is the second time my husband and I have seen the show. We saw it in Milwaukee and then Chicago with our daughter . Would recommend it to all - young and old. Energy is amazing and so is the set. As a backstage worker and an actor I was impressed with everything.

We sat orchestra center, row G. The seats were amazing. We could hear every word clearly, and see every facial expression. Great seats! This cast is fantastic! They put on a stupendous show. The tumbling and dancing were breathtaking, and the singing was wonderful, too. I have only great things to say about this production. This was our first time seeing this show, and now we are big fans! If you are thinking about seeing this show, DO IT! There's a few curse words, but your kids probably have heard them before when you've stubbed your toe or stepped on a Lego barefoot. Other than that, the show is very family friendly. Also, Julian DeGuzman played Romeo during our show. He was great! So awesome for my kids to see a fellow Filipino performer up there, and feel represented.

This was one of the best Broadway musicals I've seen. The show was top notch from the music, vocal harmonies, dance numbers and the excellent stage production using state of the art technology. Will try and see this again before it's over. Too bad the production is only here for such a short run.

Been a fan since1992 with the movie and have been waiting for my chance to see the musical since it first was being developed. Love what they changed in the storyline but still miss some of the original. What didn't change was the awesome dancing. I couldn't imagine doing that eight shows a week.

Awesome! High energy and a storyline any audience can relate to. Would highly recommend for an enjoyable afternoon or evening.

This is the happiest show I've ever seen, my cheeks hurt from smiling. The cast is fantastic as always, oh...I've seen the Broadway show and touring company 15 times. It's my favorite show. The show should never have left the Broadway stage!

First off - I'm not a big play fan, but my wife wanted to see Newsies so I bought tickets several months ago. The show was a little long, but absolutely fantastic. The dancing was FABULOUS !! The gentlemen that played Jack Kelly was amazing (along with the entire crew). I started delivering newspaper when I was 10 years old and the little boy in Newsies reminded me of myself many years ago. I'd highly recommend the show for anyone that is thinking about going.

This was a very pure show suitable for all ages. It was wonderfully choreographed and the dancing was terrific.

Great music, great set and the Dancing is just amazing. If you are looking to be entertained this is a show to see. Great for kids, great for families and a wonderful story line. Very entertaining with lots of amazing dancing. Not to mention the cast is easy to look at and their performance is top-notch.

High energy from start to finish. Unbelievable dancing. We loved every minute of it.

This show was excellent. A little bit different from the Movie but was great!