Newsies the Musical isn’t even on Broadway yet, but it’s already the talk of the town. How did a 1992 Disney flop become a phenomenon? In a Daily Beast exclusive, Ramin Setoodeh asked the fans ...

The two then reached out to Ortega about directing a potential short film, which was cast, rehearsed and recorded within the span of a month (with Disney's approval).

Similar to the Broadway Newsies production, based on the 1992 Disney film of the same name, ... (Thumbelina) wrote the lyrics, and Kenny Ortega (Hocus Pocus, High School Musical 3) directed it.

Similar to the Broadway Newsies production, based on the 1992 Disney film of the same name, ... (Thumbelina) wrote the lyrics, and Kenny Ortega (Hocus Pocus, High School Musical 3) directed it.

Disney isn’t currently developing any such title, but if the Mouse House decides to revisit the cult classic, original director Kenny Ortega says he wants to be involved.

Disney’s “Newsies” may be heading to the stage. The movie musical, directed by Kenny Ortega and starring a young Christian Bale, was not a box office success when it was released in the ...

Alan Menken, Kenny Ortega & Original ‘Newsies’ Cast Members Reunite For Medley Remix Video To Get Out The Vote. By Greg Evans. Greg Evans. NY & Broadway Editor @GregEvans5 More Stories By Greg ...

Kenny Ortega, known for his work ... In addition to his work for the aforementioned Disney properties, Ortega has also worked on Dirty Dancing, Hocus Pocus, Newsies, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Director Kenny Ortega, third from right, and the company on the set of Broadway Votes’ “Newsies” music video. (Jenny Anderson) What made the shoot especially tough was the news of actor ...

The music video — directed by Kenny Ortega, ... The video's creators hope "Newsies" fans feel seen in the beloved Disney property, possibly for the first time.

The video by Broadway Votes reunites original 'Newsies' cast members and features contributions by Jack Feldman and Harvey Fierstein. Kenny Ortega and Alan Menken revise 'Newsies' songs to ...