“Get Up And Go” Behind The Scenes Of Disney’s Newsies On The Balancing Act® On November 6

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Oct. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- (P(POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – PR LOG – October 29, 2014)- Broadway Across America’s collaboration with the award-winning morning show “The Balancing Act®,” on the Lifetime® Channel 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 6^th 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.

“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 Productionsand 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.

When it opened on March 29, 2012 NEWSIES was intended for a Broadway run of just 101 performances.  The show’s fiercely devoted fans had other ideas, however; they propelled the show to a run of 1005 performances, attendance of more than 1 million and a gross of over $100M.  While on Broadway, NEWSIES set and broke seven Nederlander Theatre house records and became the highest-grossing show from the 2011-12 Broadway season. The show received 23 major theatrical nominations – including eight Tony Award® nods – and won Tony®, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Score and Choreography.

Since the film’s 1992 theatrical release and subsequent DVD release, NEWSIES has grown into a cult phenomenon, and for years had been the single most requested title of all the Disney musical films not yet adapted for the stage.  (The film featured a screenplay by Bob Tzudiker & Noni White (Tarzan, 102 Dalmatians).

“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® on Lifetime® Television:
Now in its 7^th 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!

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BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA ispart of the Key Brand Entertainmentfamily of companies, which includesBroadway.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 thedevelopment and production of new and diversetheatre.  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 theaterwebsite for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. For more information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.

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