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Just as one Billy leaves the Newsies tour another one takes his place. Michael Dameski announced on Instagram and Facebook that he is joining the tour. Congrats Michael!

https://instagram.com/p/BAv-TvJk53H/
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Great news - I cannot think of a better candidate for NEWSIES - they are very lucky to have him come on board.
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After attending a wedding in Indianapolis on Saturday, I found St. Louis a convenient stop half-way back to Kansas City yesterday to see "Newsies." I thought it would be fun to see Ben Cook's final performance in the show, after having attended his final "Billy Elliot" performance several years ago. Ever the professional, he kept his emotions in check and gave an enthusiastic and energetic performance as you would expect. As a nice gesture by the cast, they turned and pointed up to him where he stood in the high-rise set during the curtain calls, to give him special recognition on his final day.

Afterwards, he was friendly and accommodating with the fans as always, wanting to make sure that they enjoyed the show. I also had a chance to visit briefly with Michael Dameski who will be doing his first performance tomorrow night in Appleton, Wisconsin. He said they were juggling the dancing assignments of the characters somewhat, as he would be doing much of the same dancing that Ben's character did (he played the part of Race) but would be playing a character called Tommy Boy. So I assume that means he would be doing the dancing parts that Race had been doing, but someone else would be playing that character when it came to his dialogue, singing, etc.
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Thanks Todd for the info from Michael about his role. The show's website has now been updated listing:

Daniel Switzer - Race
Michael Dameski - Ensemble
http://newsiesthemusical.com/cast
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The Newsies cast explains what the show is about in 30 seconds or less, including brief appearances by Ben and Michael. ;)

https://www.facebook.com/Newsies/videos ... nref=story
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Per this video, the Newsies tour will end October 2nd. Multiple regional productions of the show will commence in summer 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1pEcjhgd9c
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I am seeing show twice when it's in Denver that's starting Wednesday. I am of course seeing it Wednesday and April 2nd. I seriously can't wait especially when I got the opening night tickets for free!!! They had this promotion thing in Denver and that's how I got the ticket.
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Disney will film a performance of Newsies during it's tour stop in Los Angeles at the end of August. Original Broadway cast members Jeremy Jordan and Kara Lindsay are slated to return for the event.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ex ... n-20160727
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Ben Cook announced on Facebook he will return to Newsies as Race for the special filming. Also returning are original Broadway cast members: Jeremy Jordan (as Jack), Kara Lindsay (as Katherine), Ben Fankhauser (as Davey), and Andrew Keenan-Bolger (as Crutchie).

https://www.facebook.com/ben.cook.73157 ... nref=story

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/09/ne ... ginal-cast
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The final performance of the Newsies tour was tonight in Austin. This video of the curtain call has been posted. For anyone who hasn't seen this show, you missed some incredible dance performances. Luckily there will be filmed version out soon.

https://www.facebook.com/Newsies/videos ... 029255802/
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