Welcome to Musical Monday - a series PERFECT for theatre educators to share every Monday to get class started in a fun and engaging way. Musical Monday segments include background information on the selected title, a basic plot overview, a fun fact, and a "Point to Ponder" (journal prompt/discussion question).
How to use "Musical Monday" in your Classroom:
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Newsies Production Guide: www.mtishows.com/sites/default/files/newsies_production_handbook.pdf
Newsies Viewing Guide: newsiesthemusical.com/pdf/NewsiesStudyGuide.pdf
I recommend pairing this with one of the following clips from the show below:
2023 Olivier Awards, Newsies Medley: th-cam.com/video/VfLOAERaIc0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iT3mTh_jAYliYtEg&t=23
"King of New York" (Clip):
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"Carrying the Banner" (Clip):
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Background Info
1:31 The Plot
2:29 Fun Fact!
2:40 Point to Ponder