Seizing the Day, "Newsies" Creative Team Completes Unfinished Business
"Newsies" composer Alan Menken, lyricist Jack Feldman and choreographer Christopher Gattelli, along with librettist Harvey Fierstein, wanted much more than to simply transplant the Disney movie musical to the stage. Adding additional songs, fresh characters, new plot points and 2011 choreography, the live "Newsies" " in its world-premiere production at Paper Mill Playhouse " is a creative "do-over" chance for the tea…