"Get Up and Go" Behind the Scenes of Disney's Newsies on "The Balancing Act®" Airing on Lifetime on November 6 at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT)
“The Balancing Act®” correspondent Amber Milt travels to New York for the "Broadway Balances America" miniseries to cast the spotlight on what it takes to be a newsie on stage; plus how "Get Up and Go," a new Disney wellness and fitness initiative shows students how they can be physically active through dance.
Pompano Beach, FL, October 31, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Broadway Across America’s collaboration with the award-winning morning show “The Balancing Act®,” on Lifetime® continues with the fourth episode of the six part series “Broadway Balances America” featuring Disney’s NEWSIES. This new episode will premiere on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00AM (ET/PT) and will re-air on Thursday, November 13th at 7:00AM (ET/PT).
Set in New York City at the turn of the century, NEWSIES is inspired by the real life newsboy strike of 1899 and is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged ‘newsies,’ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies “newsies” from across the city to strike for what’s right.
“The Balancing Act®” correspondent Amber Milt travels to New York and takes viewers behind-the-scenes of NEWSIES with the show’s Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and some of the cast members from the smash hit Broadway musical to find out what it takes to be a “newsie” on stage. She’ll also learn the show’s iconic “newspaper dance” from the thrilling Act I closer “Seize the Day.”
Amber also casts a spotlight on “Get Up and Go,” the new Disney wellness and fitness national initiative, which promotes fun ways for kids to lead healthier lifestyles inspired through the show’s Tony Award®-winning choreography and music. The “Get Up and Go” program is brought to schools across the country to show students how they can be physically active through dance. Featuring a special welcome message from First Lady Michelle Obama, a special online video has been created for schools, teachers and students to use as a tool to learn the “newspaper dance.”
In addition to interviews with choreographer Christopher Gattelli and some of the show’s “newsies,” we’ll hear from Liana Hunt, the actress who played “Katherine” in the Broadway production, regarding the importance of balancing personal life, nutrition and health with a busy performance schedule on Broadway and on the road.
NEWSIES, the new American musical, features a Tony Award®-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein, is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and is directed by Tony® nominee Jeff Calhoun. The entire creative team has reunited to bring the break-out smash musical to audiences across North America.
“Broadway Balances America” highlights the shows featured on Broadway Across America’s 2014-2015 Broadway series nationwide - from Boston to Costa Mesa, from Houston to Minneapolis, and everywhere in between. For more information about the upcoming National Tour of Disney’s NEWSIES and the “Broadway Balances America” series, please visit www.broadwaybalancesamerica.com.
About The Balancing Act®
Now in its 7th year, The Balancing Act® continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act® is simple – the show strives to help today’s modern woman balance it all by bringing them positive solutions to enrich and empower them. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can tune in to America’s premier morning show The Balancing Act® on weekday mornings Mon.-Wed. at 7:30 am (ET/PT) and Thursday and Friday at 7:00 am (ET/PT) airing on Lifetime® television. For additional information or to view a segment visit: www.thebalancingact.com.
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About Broadway Across America:
Broadway Across America is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includes Broadway.com and is operated by John Gore (Owner & CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring musicals and plays in North America, operating in 40 markets. As a leading Broadway producer, BAA is dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse theatre. Current/upcoming productions include Beautiful, Bullets Over Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet and Pippin. Past productions include Hairspray, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Memphis, Promises, Promises and The Producers. Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. For more information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.
Broadway Across America Contact:
Boneau/Bryan Brown, Chris Boneau/Christine Olver
The Balancing Act® Contact:
O2 Media, Pam Steele-Unger
Set in New York City at the turn of the century, NEWSIES is inspired by the real life newsboy strike of 1899 and is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged ‘newsies,’ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies “newsies” from across the city to strike for what’s right.
“The Balancing Act®” correspondent Amber Milt travels to New York and takes viewers behind-the-scenes of NEWSIES with the show’s Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli and some of the cast members from the smash hit Broadway musical to find out what it takes to be a “newsie” on stage. She’ll also learn the show’s iconic “newspaper dance” from the thrilling Act I closer “Seize the Day.”
Amber also casts a spotlight on “Get Up and Go,” the new Disney wellness and fitness national initiative, which promotes fun ways for kids to lead healthier lifestyles inspired through the show’s Tony Award®-winning choreography and music. The “Get Up and Go” program is brought to schools across the country to show students how they can be physically active through dance. Featuring a special welcome message from First Lady Michelle Obama, a special online video has been created for schools, teachers and students to use as a tool to learn the “newspaper dance.”
In addition to interviews with choreographer Christopher Gattelli and some of the show’s “newsies,” we’ll hear from Liana Hunt, the actress who played “Katherine” in the Broadway production, regarding the importance of balancing personal life, nutrition and health with a busy performance schedule on Broadway and on the road.
NEWSIES, the new American musical, features a Tony Award®-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein, is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions and is directed by Tony® nominee Jeff Calhoun. The entire creative team has reunited to bring the break-out smash musical to audiences across North America.
“Broadway Balances America” highlights the shows featured on Broadway Across America’s 2014-2015 Broadway series nationwide - from Boston to Costa Mesa, from Houston to Minneapolis, and everywhere in between. For more information about the upcoming National Tour of Disney’s NEWSIES and the “Broadway Balances America” series, please visit www.broadwaybalancesamerica.com.
About The Balancing Act®
Now in its 7th year, The Balancing Act® continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act® is simple – the show strives to help today’s modern woman balance it all by bringing them positive solutions to enrich and empower them. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can tune in to America’s premier morning show The Balancing Act® on weekday mornings Mon.-Wed. at 7:30 am (ET/PT) and Thursday and Friday at 7:00 am (ET/PT) airing on Lifetime® television. For additional information or to view a segment visit: www.thebalancingact.com.
Join the Conversation!
Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheBalancingActFans
Follow us on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/balancingacttv
Watch us on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/thebalancingact
About Broadway Across America:
Broadway Across America is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includes Broadway.com and is operated by John Gore (Owner & CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring musicals and plays in North America, operating in 40 markets. As a leading Broadway producer, BAA is dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse theatre. Current/upcoming productions include Beautiful, Bullets Over Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet and Pippin. Past productions include Hairspray, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Memphis, Promises, Promises and The Producers. Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. For more information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.
Broadway Across America Contact:
Boneau/Bryan Brown, Chris Boneau/Christine Olver
The Balancing Act® Contact:
O2 Media, Pam Steele-Unger
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