Being a big Newsies fan since the movie came out in '92, I found the stage version to be similar enough for me to relate to, but different enough from the movie to keep me entertained. Though some parts I felt were missing.
HIGHLIGHTS - dancing, full company choreo routines were amazing. The use of set pieces to create so many "scenes" was brililant. Vocal harmony was flawless.
LOW LIGHTS - some over-acting; making characters less believable, that with the relatively simplistic plot made the show seem less "Broadway"
Overall, the show had quite a number of very well performed pieces, but somehow it didn't totally pull together for me.