Ok so I really like classical music and my friend made me watch newsies so here’s a music piece that best describes each of the characters. Please keep in mind I only watched it once and retain information like an infant so if I got the character’s personality wrong, kindly I do not care.
1.) Jack Kelly-
Chopin Op. 53 Heroic Polonsise
Do I even need to elaborate? There is no other piece that suits him this well. He’s pretty much the protagonist. It’s makes sense.
https://youtu.be/p_iI1J0bALE
2.) Pulitzer-
Rachmaninoff Prelude in G minor Op. 23 No. 5
It’s strong, it’s villainous. Reminiscent of the bad guy doing unethical bad guy things. But In like, a classy and formal way.
https://youtu.be/SlcQWUn5DeI
3.) Crutchie
Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 9 “Butterfly”
He’s vibing. Stumbling around, in his own world, I love him though. Not the brightest bulb in the drawer but. He got a good heart. Whimsical. Still got the sad moments though.
https://youtu.be/WZYHvEF84NQ
4.) Medda
Carmen Habanera - George Bizet
Theatrical, dramatic, and sassy. What better of a descriptor could there be? It’s literally an Opera piece. She also cares for our boy Jack Kelly. Honestly most opera pieces work. Mozart’s Rigoletto from the Marriage of Figaro.
https://youtu.be/KJ_HHRJf0xg
5.) Les (I think that’s his name I had to look it up)
“Bolero” -Maurice Ravel
A whimsical little orchestral marching piece that exudes nothing but pure naive obliviousness to his surroundings, yet the feeling of keeping one going despite that. Reminds me of childhood a bit. It’s a bit hard to describe why this one works but.,. It does.
https://youtu.be/r30D3SW4OVw
6.) Katherine
Gymnopedié No. 1 - Erik Satie
Ambient but mildly romantic. Honestly choosing one for her was kind of difficult but I think I got it for the most part. Rather, I can imagine her playing this more than I think it explains who she is. It also isn’t very indicative of her hothead side. But. Close enough ig.
https://youtu.be/2WfaotSK3mI
7.) Race
“In the hall of the mountain king” - Edward Grieg
Even non classical musicians know this piece. If I’m being totally honest, I forgot who race was for a minute and had to ask my friend, but now that I remember I can confidently say yes, he is loud and kind of a dumbass.
8.) Davey
Chopin, Etude Op. 25 No. 5 “wrong note”
It’s like, a naive and Studious energy of someone just trying to make it through life but, the further it goes on, the more rebellious it gets. By the end, it’s a completely different personality that’s is just pure sass.
https://youtu.be/g7C2it9cCsY
9.) ALBERT
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6- Franz Liszt
It’s grand, Pretentious, and strong, and kind of like a goofy bassline. Himbo energy✨ not to be confused with Hungarian Rhapsody No 2, my favorite piece of music ever. There is however an interlude in the middle section where it gets quiet, skip that, we all know Albert has never been quiet his whole life.
https://youtu.be/gq5GoeHIUIA
And that concludes my Ted talk! Thanks for reading that whole thing, if you did, and I hope you’ll listen to a few of them on your way out.














