#jathrine

[we-are-inevitable]

i think that jack kelly and katherine pulitzer deserve so much love and happiness and they should get to live a long and loving life together. they should have a family and jack should be the dad he needed as a child. katherine and jack would be incredible parents, albeit untraditional. jack would love his family more than life itself and would fill their home with paintings representing hope, love, kindness, and curiosity. katherine would write stories for their children and jack would play with them every night regardless of how tired he is from the long day. their children would be messy and creative and loud and brash, just like they are, and they’d be raised with the belief that every human deserves respect and decency and a life without struggle simply for being human. jack and katherine would be the best parents they can be, and would be best friends while doing so.

[fae-ridgeite]

‧₊˚ ☆ ⋅ 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜𝚒𝚎𝚝𝚘𝚋𝚎𝚛 ⋅ ☆ ˚₊‧

Day two - Jack Kelly

Ouija Board

"Sure, sure, Jackie Boy like to act like he's all peaches and cream, but he sure like's to cause trouble!" Mooney waved his hands around, using them to punctuate his words. It was obvious that he didn't have a very good impression of the Manhattan leader.

"Once, he convinced Spot he could communicate with his ma through a witch board. Augh! Hated that. Ol' Jackie is always up to somethin'." Mooney wrinkled his nose and made a face at the memory. He liked Jack Kelly’s dedication to the bit, but when it came to being serious, Mooney thought he was a bit of a flake. His main reason for his thoughts about Jack was the strike. Unfortunately he didn’t know the full story, being in the refuge for most of the strike.

(OOC Headcanons and Discord link under cut)

Headcanons-

Jack is bisexual and uses He/him pronouns. He's 17 years old.

He loves Les like a younger brother. Jack's own younger brother, Michael from the 1991 script, was killed. He sees Michael in Les.

The blurb from Character Mooney was based off of this interview with AKB. One of the antics pulled back stage was convincing Tommy, who was whining about never getting any fanmail, he had a stalker-fan sending pictures of themself to Tommy. Apparently it was easy to convince him because he's so gullible.

Normally I like to base my Jack Kelly off of Corey Cott, but this drawing is based off of Jeremy Jordan. I also like drawing him with a cowboy hat to keep the og cowboy vibes from the 1992 movie.

The “Jack Kelley” card is how I see Jack! Personally I’d like to believe there’s an extra ‘e’ in Jack’s last name. I gave him Corey’s eyes, freckles, and hair, with a cowboy hat and some snark. I made his tongue sticking out slightly because I felt like that fit his personality more than the sneer or whatever Jeremy is doing in the og trading card.

If you'd like to hang out with some cool people from the Newsies fandom, we have a discord! It's run by me and @flintt! We are a little quiet, but most people usually say hi and hang out for a bit.

@newsiestober2024

[fireylesbianhell]

kinda love the idea that, whether this be jack and Davey or jack with Kath, he just tries so hard to be smart around them. now, don't get me wrong- Jack is much smarter than given credit for of course, and probably isn't insecure about any lack of schooling if it meant looking out for and being around Cruchie and all the newsboy, but in most sense of it the idea that he just starts pulling out - and, horrendously missing - very fancy terms he heard being thrown around by the papers, or by the nuns, even by David or Kathrine before.

All the other newsies sides david are very impressed with his skills, of course, the man is smooth as can be when you hear him talk on to his partner using some really, really tough words to pronounce out.

David and/or katherine just let it happen when they see it.

[newmsies]

Jathrine but Kathrine is transfem and Jack is transmasc

[theres-no-escaping-us-pal]

someone: “I like you.”

me: *Javey’s your Jathrine and runs away giggling*

[races-stupid-cigar]

watched another local production of Newsies that was ok? It wasn't bad definitely had a limiting budget but I don't really want to talk here about the bad parts

Poor guy forgot his head was spinning (the only forgotten line) rip Davey

Had a girl playing Jack so no jathrine kiss but instead a really cute forehead touch

Pulitzers bow was Bunsin and Seizs carrying him in on their shoulders like he deserves

due to double casting Spot had only two lines and Race took his office scene lines rip Spot fans

the Medda fucking slapped

THE PLAYBILL WAS AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER WITH THE FOLD AND SEVERAL PAGES EVERYTHING IT WAS SICK AS HELL

Roosevelt looked exactly like Harvey from Stardew Valley

[nosenipped]

🚢🚢 KATHERINE AND JACK 🚢🚢

✦   ུ    @nerdynanny   ﹔    katherine        SHIPPING    MEME﹗

from     HERE       ﹐       still       accepting﹗       ৻ꪆ        ˊ˗

⁰¹   do   i   ship   our   characters   together?﹕   YES   |   no   |   not   yet   but   maybe   soon

⁰²   would   i   like   to   ship   with   you?﹕   YES   |   maybe,   i'm   willing   to   try   |   no

⁰³   type   of   relationship   i   could   see﹕   childhood   or   high   school   sweethearts   |   exes   |   engaged   |   married   |   long—term   relationship   |   crushes   |   unrequited   love   |   fling   |   long   distance   |   online   relationship   |   just   dating   |   new   relationship   |   toxic   lovers   |   friends   with   benefits

⁰⁴   tropes   i'd   enjoy   writing   for   them﹕   friends   to   lovers   |   enemies   to   lovers   |   exes   to   lovers   |   fake   relationship   /   dating   |   forbidden   love   |   grumpy   and   sunshine   |   star—crossed   lovers   |   surprise   pregnancy   |   second   chance   |   soulmates   |   amnesia   /   mistaken   identity   |   forced   proximity   |   secret   relationship   |   slow   burn   relationship

⁰⁵   would   i   rather   plot   first   or   jump   right   in   and   see   where   it   goes?﹕   develop   their   relationship   first   |   jump   right   in   |   something   in   between.

⁰⁶   what   now?﹕   let's   plot   something   |   send   me   shippy   memes   |   i'll   send   you   shippy   memes   |   write   me   a   random   starter   |   i'll   write   you   a   random   starter

⁰⁷   anything   else   i   want   you   to   know   about   me   /   my   character   /   my   shipping   habits﹕   IM   ACTUALLY   GIGGLING   RN   BC   JATHRINE   IS   ALREADY   GOING   THROUGH    “amnesia   /   mistaken   identity”    ONCE   NIGHTLIGHT   TURNED   INTO   JACK    …….       they're   also   already   considered   star—crossed   lovers,    change   my   mINDDD.

[real-total-drama-takes]

It’s insane to me how I’ve seen absolutely nobody mention how Duncney is just Jathrine from the hit musical newsies.

I might just make a newsies au if someone hasn’t already.

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[be-more-chill-evan-hansen]

Actually got to watch UKsies finally! Putting my thoughts/things I like under the cut + a final thoughts (live blogging)

I like the little added stuff at the start. It's a cute touch.

Jack and Crutchie actually looking at a physical picture during Santa Fe (Prologue) was a cute touch. They have such good chemistry.

Crutchie showing fear when getting his papers from the Delanceys because it was right after they pushed him down was a nice touch. It makes sense! We love continuity!

I love the parts where they're running in the crowd because they run in front of the camera and you can hear each individual member as they pass it. It's just kinda funny.

I'm liking the chemistry with Jack and Katherine a lot more in this one. His flirting being more playful (my friend described it as "boyish") definitely helps their chemistry. She seems to be more amused than creeped out, and it just helps it feel more authentic.

Ryan's Davey is so lovely! I think his version has definitely become my favorite by FAR. The way he holds onto Les is just so cute.

One of the scabs actually looking ashamed of himself while Jack's talking :(

Crutchie spinning around on Mike(?)'s back during Seize the Day is something so personal to me

Crutchie is actually sobbing and I'm crying with him

The picture makes a comeback in Santa Fe aww

THE BELT!!! We love to see it

Elmer actually lunging at the "there's a headline even Elmer could sell" pls that's so funny

Spotlight changes for each person at the start of King of New York that's so clever!! I love lighting design!!

Les dance solo

Katherine dance :)

They're driving the tables that's so cute

The spinning on the lights!! Does someone know if this was an intentional nod to the fan part in the 1992 King of New York? Was that ever confirmed or anything? It just reminds me of it, and it feels like it's too much of a coincidence to be unintentional.

The spoon crown is adorable!!

Letter from the Refuge 😭

Left handed Crutchie!

Oh his voice is so good

The way Medda lifted Jack's chin up 😭

His "we are inevitable" I love him

Davey rolling his eyes at Jack lmao

His "poor guys head is spinning" is so good!!

Davey and Jack's eye contact at the end of Watch What Happens (Reprise) was a bit too long iykwim

I think it's interesting that Katherine chose to hide instead of Pulitzer hiding her.

Jack's laugh

Oh she hid so she could run out to explain herself this hurts even more

I wish I could've seen Jack's face for the Katherine reveal

Katherine pushing Pulitzer's hand off of her arm lmao

The Delancey's cackles are sinister

BROOKLYN :D

Girl Spot my beloved

I love the idea of one of the Brooklyn girls having a broken arm (I'm assuming)

Not him pushing Davey off of him :(

Spot throwing him down and threatening to punch him!! Yes!!

NOT HIM KNOCKING LES OVER

I love when Jack actors go to lean back in for another kiss/Katherine backs away after the first one! It makes more sense in why he questions her intentions later because she pulls away from him! Of course it makes him confused! It's such a good choice!

Her getting emotional and having to take a breath with the "so I could keep looking at you" line!! I. LOVE. THEM.

Her lookback at "angel"

THEIR CHEMISTRY!! Best Jathrine hands down

The lanterns are a nice touch! I love this!

The Once and For All lyric change! I love it so much!

The choreography!! The lanterns!

THE BIG BANNER AND SILHOUETTE!

Jack looks so proud of Davey for telling Pulitzer off lmao

Him gushing with Davey about Roosevelt

The drumming stopping at "think of the happiness you'll bring those children" it makes it so dramatic

*looks at Jack* *looks at Pulitzer* *looks at Jack* "You can do this" pls

JACK FALLING PRETENDING THEY LOST THEN TELLING THEM THEY WON! WHEN JACK HUGGED DAVEY!! THEY WERE SO HAPPY!!

Crutchie wearing a police hat 😭

I melt every time I see Jack hug Crutchie he cares about him so much

Jack and Katherine: *Having a moment* Davey and Crutchie: *fully in the foreground*

Jack giving Katherine a newsboy cap I'm going to cry they're so cute

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Final Thoughts

I think this one definitely topped Toursies as my favorite. Everyone had such good chemistry! Jack and Katherine's relationship felt much more authentic!

Davey's arc felt more authentic as well. I love everyone who has played him before, but Ryan definitely understood the assignment with this one. Davey is supposed to be very reserved until he realizes that there's a fighting chance, and that's exactly how he played him!

The original choreography (original compared to the bway/tour/recording choreo that's mostly the same if not identical) was so clever and well done! The little moments they added were also really nice touches!

They blew it out of the water with this performance, and I'm so happy that I finally got a chance to watch it!

I think this production officially holds the title for my favorite versions of the characters and the show! This is definitely one I will be watching again!

If you read this far I'm so sorry

[we-are-inevitable]

jatherine is bi4bi so they can both look at cute girls when they’re out in public and talk about how gorgeous they are and how they’ve been bewitched by her beauty and how they’re a little bit in love with a stranger on the street. and jatherine is also bi4bi so they can have in-depth conversations about how stupid men on dating apps are and how they both want to climb tall men like a tree

[moleyakii]

hey, I’m so sorry that you’re getting hate for something as small as shipping, it really sucks. However, I don’t think it’s frostandfairytales sending that anon hate. They somewhat left the fandom a couple years back, and only returned to posting like once every few months. They haven’t even posted since October. However, it seems like the anon is sending them asks too, calling you delusional for shipping. frostandfairytales said they don’t condone shipping hate. It just seems like the anon know that they are one of the jathrine shippers and wants to hide behind that while starting a fight between the two of you.

honestly I’ve never even heard about these names until the hate came through. it is sad that it’s something so small as shipping but it’s so tiresome?? lol i didn’t even post most of the hate mail i got bc i didn’t want to give the person the attention anymore. it’d be pointless arguing with them day in and day out.

regardless I’ve revoked their anonymous privileges and blocked the person while reporting the asks themselves for harassment. i don’t think it was that person either nor ever thought that.

sure it’s a possibility but it’d be embarrassing if they stooped that low to begin with. so i doubt so.

either way this is just an abandoned blog but these antis won’t stop me from shipping frostednature in the long run !

[rockyroadkylers]

Fem Crutchie is absolutely possible the production guide if you can get your hands on a pdf of it (mildly illegal) has information on several characters who the gender is flexible on casting including Crutchie (Spot too little to no dancing there) there's minor line changes like "Your best friend, your family Crutchie" and "It's take a smile that spreads like butter the kind that turns a person head" my cast had three different Crutchies (yeah janky as hell) and one was a girl and we didn't even bother with the line changes because it was for only one night no one gave a shit people still loved her

I saw a local production too with a girl Crutchie who the actor did have some type of leg disability I don't remember exactly what but in a qna after the show she went into detail on how that shaped her Crutchie

Also I've personally seen a fem Jack Kelly who they just made Jathrine more subtle with a cute forehead touch and heard of several more (could always be like Jeremy Jordan and not dance)

It's theater you don't exactly need to pass to play a character if you ever get the chance to be in newsies absolutely go for it if you with a good team who will work around your abilities and skills you really could play anyone

-Races-Stupid-Cigar-

oh, ha, i wasn't expecting anyone to actually answer my tag rambles 😂 this is super helpful though, thank you @races-stupid-cigar! i've seen genderbent characters a lot, especially in local and/or youth productions (saw a little girl play Aladdin in an elementary school play once, that was cute), so i knew it was a thing, but i didn't know there was a whole thing in the production guides about it! that's really cool 😊 thank you for this!

[races-stupid-cigar]

Jathrine

she would not fucking be shorter than him

[citrus-wall-paint]

newsies farts! (fan arts)

[kkshowtunes]

I’ve heard a lot of “person A’s the big spoon” or “Person B’s the big spoon but consider.

hug cuddling

[somewhereinnewsiessquare]

I see “Jathrine but Jack is still bi” and raise you: Jathrine but theyre Both Bi