VIDEO: A Backstage Look at 'Newsies'

This article and videos were provided by the Paper Mill Playhouse.

Actor Andrew Keenan-Bolger takes viewers on a look at the rehearsal process of the premiere of which opened Thursday at the Paper Mill Playhouse.

Andrew brings you backstage to see the cast’s warm-ups and pre-show rituals as they prepare for a dress rehearsal. (You can see both installments here on Patch.)

The musical is inspired by the real life ‘Newsboy Strike of 1899,’ when newsboy Kid Blink led the ragged orphans and runaways known as newsies on a two-week-long action against Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst and other powerful newspaper publishers.

"Newsies" will be performed eight times a week, Wednesday through Sunday, through Oct. 16.  Single tickets are now on sale and range in price from $25-$96. Tickets may be purchased by calling (973) 376-4343, or at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.papermill.org. 

Groups of 10 or more can receive up to a 35% discount on tickets and should call (973) 315-1680. 

"Newsies" is supported by a grant from The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation. Investors Savings Bank is the sponsor of Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2011-2012 season.