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Video: Viral NEWSIES Performer Explains His 'King of New York' Solo

Kevin James Sievert has taken the internet by storm with just a five second solo from Newsies. His delivery of "A barbershop haircut that costs a quarter" has spawned countless memes and recreations throughout TikTok. Now, he is explaining how the iconic moment came to be. Sievert reveals that the production of Newsies took place Pre-Covid, at the Skylight Music Theater in 2019. "The cast had a mix of young performer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM on September 3, 2025

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