Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: The News on Newsies

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   ive seen many theaters and schools do their own adaptation of Newsies, tempting the Dinsey Gods... was wondering how people get away with it.  

I knew MTI was working on a version before High School Musical, and now the 2 people I talked with there have no knowledge of it. 

If not actual newsies, is there a knock-off?  Kind of like...   Back to the Future had "Time and Time again" and Indiana Jones had "Hurricane smith" 

Ive heard of comm theaters and school doing their own versions, with the music from the film, but it scares me to do so without rights (because you cant pay royalties if it doesnt exist).   Want to avoid a lawsuit, obviously.

And suggestions appreciated.

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trutter Star Joined: 11/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Topic: The News on Newsies Posted: 8/15/07 at 4:06pm
	ive seen many theaters and schools do their own adaptation of Newsies, tempting the Dinsey Gods... was wondering how people get away with it. I knew MTI was working on a version before High School Musical, and now the 2 people I talked with there have no knowledge of it. If not actual newsies, is there a knock-off? Kind of like... Back to the Future had "Time and Time again" and Indiana Jones had "Hurricane smith" Ive heard of comm theaters and school doing their own versions, with the music from the film, but it scares me to do so without rights (because you cant pay royalties if it doesnt exist). Want to avoid a lawsuit, obviously. And suggestions appreciated.
	------ Troy A. Rutter Author, "Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents" http://www.kidsinthebiz.com/ A Heinemann Drama Publication

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Gaafa Celebrity Joined: 3/21/04 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1181	Posted: 8/15/07 at 9:45pm
	I think you have answered your own question. If the rights holders don't know & you can't get a licence to perform, you would need to be scared. Schools especialy dance, talent & cliostered less informed others. Not those that who are members of theatre frums of course, tend to do this believing they are exempt in some way? Just peforming to recorded music requires permission & atracts a fee.
	Joe Western Gondawandaland turn right @ Perth. Hear the light & see the sound. Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"} May you always play to a full house}
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lessismore Walk-On Joined: 7/04/07 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 8/16/07 at 11:30am
	I have been waiting for "Newsies" from MTI as well. I enquired via email, and I got no reply ... Did you get the impression that they have stopped work on it, or do you think that the people you talked to were just uninformed? I am just wondering if it is worth pursuing further with MTI.
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John Luzaich Celebrity Joined: 2/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 174	Posted: 3/04/08 at 12:30pm
	No, No No... don't do a show without securing the rights. Don't do a knock-off version of "Newsies". Wait until Menken is done with the project. I managed a theatre where one of his shows played. He's good guy. You're not screwing Disney, you're screwing Alan. Wait until he has a finished project and do it right! I'm sure it would be much better anyway.
	John cfct@cfu.net http://www.osterregent.org http://www.facebook.com/osterregent
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trutter Star Joined: 11/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Posted: 3/04/08 at 4:20pm
	Wow that was an old topic! And yes, we are still waiting for Newsies. ::sigh::
	------ Troy A. Rutter Author, "Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents" http://www.kidsinthebiz.com/ A Heinemann Drama Publication
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