#kyle coffman

[thesongofpurplesummer]

Imagine telling someone in 2014 that in the future, Maddie Ziegler from ‘Dance Moms’ would be featured in Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ movie musical

[sluggmuffin]

If I had a nickel for every Newsie in West Side Story, I'd have eight nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that its happened eight times now.

[sl-newsie]

Warm With Love (Ice x OC)

Can I make a request for Ice from WSS? Where Velma likes him and makes her think that he cheats and she tries to leave but then he catches her at the train station and stops her from leaving? Thanks and happy new year!!

(I looked up Ice’s real name and it’s Diesel Smith. Not to be confused with the other Jet named Diesel!)

Whoever says snow is a nightmare doesn’t know what they’re missing. Yes the wind is so cold my face hurts, yes my feet are ice cold numb. But it’s all worth it to see the bugs die. And along with the bugs my emotions feel just as lifeless. It’s amazing how a single moment can change someone. Sometimes it’s a fight, sometimes it’s an injury. For me it was a kiss.

I love Diesel Smith. A love skin-deep that I’d never betray. Apparently he had other ideas. 

The annual Snow Ball is supposed to be a magical event, one filled with fancy dresses and fun dancing. I wore a pretty dress, I danced along with Maria and Diana. I was so happy. Then I saw Ice, Diesel Smith, dressed handsomely in a nice suit. I was so looking forward to dancing with him. Next thing I know I turn around to find him locking lips with Velma Anderson.

That was two days ago. Two days for my heart to wither and die. My parents agreed that a fresh environment would do me some good so they arranged for me to visit my grandparents in Maine. Now that I’m at the station, still numb from the blizzard outside, all my feelings start tumbling through. How have I become this? Was I too stupid to trust him? Will I be able to handle homesickness-?

“Elaine!”

And now I’m even hearing Ice’s voice in my head.

“Elaine! Wait up!”

Scratch that. He’s running up from behind. Wait- what?

I turn around and see Ice racing towards me. Just keep going! It’s not worth it. I’m almost to the ticket counter-

Suddenly I feel someone grab my hand. He’s got real guts for showing his face!

Ice pants to catch his breath. “You never answered my calls. I went to your house and your folks said you was leaving.”

I yank my hand away and avoid his gaze. “Why would I answer your calls, Diesel? After the stunt you pulled it’s pretty obvious that I don’t want to hold onto what will make me sad. I’ve become the juiciest gossip, the laughing stock of all the goils at school, all because I wasn’t good enough for you.” I give one final nod to clarify my decision. “Goodbye, Ice.”

He keeps staggering after me as I walk down the hall. It’s after the holidays so there’s not much traffic. Maybe I can get a seat to myself-

“But- But honey I luv you!”

God, why do you have to make this so hard?

I take a deep breath and stop to grab the side counter to steady myself, still avoiding his gaze. “I thought you did too. Then I saw you there with Velma.” Fighting my nerves, I look up slowly. “I’ll miss you, Ice, but I will not be part of something like this. I will not be the other woman.”

Before I burst into tears I sprint onto the train just as the doors close. After quickly finding my seat I hear the train begin to start. I suppose now I should start looking for a temporary job once I get to Maine-

Tap tap!

A loud noise jerks my head up to see the maniac himself clinging outside my window.

“Please, Elaine? Just let me explain. Open the window!”

Now I really am crying. Hot tears stream down my cheeks and remind me of how much I’ve been holding back. I don’t know why I’m listening to him but sure enough I unlock the window to allow the Jet inside. The frigid air outside sends a chill down my spine and almost freezes my tears. Ice tumbles into my lap and I feel he’s just as cold.

“Just let go, Diesel!” I shove him off.

He’s quick to stand up and kneels in front of me. “Do you remember when we met?”

When we…? What’s he playing at?

“I’ll always remember. It was January, on your birthday. You were helping your dad with my car in his shop, and it was so cold the oil froze. Your dad said to keep working. I gave you my gloves, your hands were so cold…”

Ice sees I’ve started to calm down (even though I’m still mad) and he cautiously reaches his hands out to grab mine.

“Yours are cold.”

I bite my lip to keep a sob down. “Cold numbs pain. But I don’t think this pain will go away.”

“You’re right.” Ice’s simple words clench my heart even more. “It won’t until I prove it to you.”

I slowly lift my head to look at him through watery eyes. “Prove what?”

Ice is closer now. His eyes aren’t the same. Not so cold or fearless when he’s with the Jets. Instead they’re… afraid. Soft and timid, as if he’s afraid he’ll never be happy again.

“Prove that I love you. Velma kissed me. I never said yes. She just- just sprang it on me. But I understand why you don’t believe me.” Now he’s starting to tear up too. “You deserve the world and more, honey. I’m jealous of the guy who’s gonna steal your heart wherever you end up. But if he’ll make you happy, then I’ll be happy.”

Oh God… He does luv me. It was all Velma, not him! Relief and joy rush through my veins, rekindling the spark for Ice I thought I’d lost. There’s no way I could trade this for any other man.

“Then you’re jealous of him,” I point to his reflection in the window.

Ice looks back and forth between me and the window with a stunned expression. “I don’t get it. All I see is me.”

“Exactly.” His eyes widen as I press a soft kiss to his cheek. “I want you in my life, Diesel Smith.”

“Oh my God thank you!” Ice falls into my lap and pulls me in for a hug to kiss the top of my head. “I promise you will never be the other woman, you’ll be my only woman. And I’m your man, sweetheart. It’s you and me against the world.”

“Won’t the Jets miss you?”

Ice shakes his head and lays it on my lap. “I quit. Told Riff I’m giving up the Jets to start a clean life.”

My jaw drops. “But I thought-!”

Ice presses a finger to my mouth. “The Jets aren’t gonna miss me, Elaine. Yeah I’ll admit I’m sad to leave but I’d hate it even more if you’re not with me.” He snuggles closer. “Could ya wake me up when we get to- wherever it is you’re going?”

I laugh and stroke his soft hair. “Sure thing, Diesel.”

We both settle down in the seat in a comfortable silence and as Ice falls asleep I watch the billowing snow through the frosted window. The weather can dish up the coldest winter but I don’t care. Ice keeps me warmer than the sun.

[dustyy-angel]

Kyle Coffman must really fucking love West Side Story because this is his SEVENTH TIME doing it

[the-son-of-pluto]

newsies except that actually IS jeremy jordan on the cover poster and i DON’T live in a constant state of distress over it

[dropyourammo]

Literally met Kevin Csolak 2 weeks ago and told him that WSS was approximately 30% Newsie, and he agreed... 🤷‍♀️🤣

Steven Spielberg really saw the cast of Newsies Live and said "I want all of those dancing boys in the funny hats on my payroll immediately, thanks."

[noxexistant]

I've never seen west side story

it’s very good! the gifset i just reblogged is from the 2021 version directed by steven spielberg - and starring a bunch of the broadway newsies!! it’s fantastic, beautifully directed and choreographed, and i’d definitely recommend watching it if you get a chance <3

[slushfaerie]

HOW MUCH DOES BEIN' FAMOUS PAY?

°❆⋆ sof! she/they. twenties. welcome to my challengers and other pretty & fun things sideblog. i work full time and though my life force is being rapidly depleted, i'm trying to feel and create even though it's pretty difficult to sometimes.

currently appreciating challengers (2024) + the actors who brought that movie to life. i've liked to make gifs for other things in the past but i'm really just here to tend to my hyperfixation garden, whatever that looks like, & have a nice time while it lasts.

stuff i've written (mdni) ⋆ other stuff i've made or posted

⋆ after being fed by challengers, have been thrust back into my early/mid 2010s newsies/dear evan hansen/broadway phases. we were really in the trenches. if you like newsies, my favorite newsie is henry (esp kyle coffman's! <3)

newsies on broadway in general is such a source of comfort for me. i love seeing them all dance and as a result have a soft spot for west side story (2021).

⋆ other fun facts: i have 2 cats + love live music & hearing people talk about their favorite music! i've also been scrapbooking more and i can't say it's not because of josh o'connor influencing me a lil bit

i think that's it for now! have a nice day 🤍

[spinningerster]

fellow fansies - I have complied a (hopefully) comprehensive list of cast members for anyone new to the fandom or for those who may like a refresher on the casts. I've not included every single character, just the main ones, so if you'd like a character adding just ask; also if you notice any cast members are missing or have been labelled incorrectly in any way, please let me know, I want this list to be as accurate as possible. characters with a dash (-) for any of the categories I wasn't sure if they were included in that production or not. if you're able to fill in any of the blanks that would be much appreciated. any questions, please let me know <3

Jack

1992; Christian Bale

Workshop; Jay Armstrong Johnson

Paper Mill; Jeremy Jordan

Broadway; Jeremy Jordan, Corey Cott, Mike Faist (u/s)

Tour; Dan DeLuca, Joey Barreiro

Proshot; Jeremy Jordan

UK; Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, George Crawford (u/s), Matt Trevorrow (u/s)

Pulitzer

1992; Robert Duvall

Workshop; Shuler Hensley

Paper Mill; John Dossett

Broadway; John Dossett, Rob Raines, John E. Brady (u/s)

Tour; Steve Blanchard

Proshot; Steve Blanchard

UK; Cameron Blakely, Ross Dawes (u/s), George Crawford (u/s)

Katherine

1992; N/A

Workshop; Meghann Fahy

Paper Mill; Kara Lindsay

Broadway; Kara Lindsay

Tour; Stephanie Styles, Morgan Keene

Proshot; Kara Lindsay

UK; Bronté Barbé, Bobbie Chambers (u/s)

Davey

1992; David Moscow

Workshop; Jason Michael Snow

Paper Mill; Ben Fankhauser

Broadway; Ben Fankhauser, Ryan Breslin (u/s), Garrett Hawe (u/s)

Tour; Jacob Kemp, Stephen Michael Langton

Proshot; Ben Fankhauser

UK; Ryan Kopel, Alex James-Hatton (u/s)

Medda

1992; Ann-Margret

Workshop; Liz Larsen

Paper Mill; Helen Anker

Broadway; Capathia Jenkins, Caitlyn Caughell (u/s), Julie Foldesi (u/s)

Tour; Angela Grovey

Proshot; Aisha de Haas

UK; Moya Angela, Kamilla Fernandes (u/s)

Crutchie

1992; Marty Belafsky

Workshop; Andrew Keenan-Bolger

Paper Mill; Andrew Keenan-Bolger

Broadway; Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Andy Richardson, Garrett Hawe (u/s)

Tour; Zachary Sayle

Proshot; Andrew Keenan-Bolger

UK; Matthew Duckett, Alex James-Hatton (u/s)

Les

1992; Luke Edwards

Workshop; Matthew Gumley

Paper Mill; R.J Fattori, Vincent Agnello

Broadway; Lewis Grosso, Matthew Schechter

Tour; Vincent Crocilla, Anthony Rosenthal, Ethan Steiner (alternate), Jonathan Fenton (alternate)

Proshot; Ethan Steiner

UK; Nesim Annan, Haydn Court, Oliver Gordon, Ethan Sokontwe

Race

1992; Max Casella

Workshop; Robert Hager

Paper Mill; Ryan Breslin

Broadway; Ryan Breslin

Tour; Ben Cook

Proshot; Ben Cook

UK; Josh Barnett

Albert

1992; N/A

Workshop; Jordan Nichols

Paper Mill; Garrett Hawe

Broadway; Garrett Hawe

Tour; Sky Flaherty

Proshot; Sky Flaherty

UK; Jacob Fisher

Specs

1992; Mark David

Workshop; Jordan Samuels

Paper Mill; Ryan Steele

Broadway; Ryan Steele

Tour; Jordan Samuels

Proshot; Jordan Samuels

UK; Samuel Bailey

Henry

1992; N/A

Workshop; N/A

Paper Mill; Kyle Coffman

Broadway; Kyle Coffman

Tour; DeMarius Copes

Proshot; Michael Rios

UK; Matt Trevorrow

Finch

1992; N/A

Workshop; Bobby List

Paper Mill; Aaron J. Albano

Broadway; Julian DeGuzman

Tour; Julian DeGuzman

Proshot; Iain Young

UK; Damon Gould, Zack Guest (swing)

Romeo

1992; N/A

Workshop; N/A

Paper Mill; Andy Richardson

Broadway; Andy Richardson

Tour; Nico DeJesus

Proshot; Nico DeJesus

UK; George Michaelides, Jordan Isaac (swing)

Spot

1992; Gabriel Damon

Workshop; John Arthur Greene

Paper Mill; Tommy Bracco

Broadway; Tommy Bracco

Tour; Jeff Heimbrock, Anthony Zas

Proshot; Tommy Bracco

UK; Clarice Julianda

JoJo

1992; N/A

Workshop; -

Paper Mill; -

Broadway; Thayne Jasperson

Tour; Josh Burrage

Proshot; Josh Burrage

UK; Mukeni Nel

Tommy Boy

1992; N/A

Workshop; -

Paper Mill; -

Broadway; -

Tour; -

Proshot; Michael Dameski

UK; Jack Bromage

Mike

1992; N/A

Workshop; N/A

Paper Mill; -

Broadway; -

Tour; -

Proshot; Jacob Guzman

UK; Mark Samaras

Ike

1992; N/A

Workshop; N/A

Paper Mill; -

Broadway; -

Tour; -

Proshot; David Guzman

UK; Arcangelo Ciulla

Mush

1992; Aaron Lohr

Workshop; -

Paper Mill; -

Broadway; Ephraim Sykes

Tour; Jack Sippel

Proshot; Nick Masson

UK; Joshua Denyer

Elmer

1992; N/A

Workshop; -

Paper Mill; -

Broadway; Evan Kazprak

Tour; Anthony Zas

Proshot; Anthony Zas

UK; Joshua Nkemdilim, Bradley Trevethan (swing), Rory Shafford (swing)

Wiesel/Jacobi/Mayor

1992; Michael Lerner (Weisel)

Workshop; Robert Creighton (Weisel), Tom Alan Robbins (Jacobi)

Paper Mill; John E. Brady

Broadway; Michael Gorman

Tour; Michael Gorman

Proshot; John E. Brady (Wiesel & Jacobi), Michael Gorman (Mayor)

UK; Jamie Golding (Wiesel), Alex James-Hatton (Wiesel u/s)

Morris

1992; David Sheinkopf

Workshop; Corey March

Paper Mill; Mike Faist

Broadway; Mike Faist

Tour; Michael Ryan

Proshot; Devin Lewis

UK; George Crawford, Zack Guest (swing), Jordan Isaac (swing), Bradley Trevethan (swing)

Oscar

1992; Shon Greenblatt

Workshop; Ben Thompson

Paper Mill; Brendon Stimson

Broadway; Brendon Stimson

Tour; Jon Hacker

Proshot; Anthony Norman

UK; Alex James-Hatton, Zack Guest (swing), Jordan Isaac (swing), Bradley Trevethan (swing)

Seitz

1992; Charles Cioffi

Workshop; Bill Nolte

Paper Mill; Mark Aldrich

Broadway; Mark Aldrich

Tour; Mark Aldrich

Proshot; Mark Aldrich

UK; N/A

Bunsen

1992; N/A

Workshop; Mark Price

Paper Mill; Nick Sullivan

Broadway; Nick Sullivan

Tour; Bill Bateman

Proshot; Bill Bateman

UK; Siõn Lloyd, George Crawford (u/s)

Hannah

1992; N/A

Workshop; N/A

Paper Mill; Laurie Veldheer

Broadway; Laurie Veldheer

Tour; Meredith Inglesby

Proshot; Meredith Ingleby

UK; Bobbie Chambers, Lindsay Atherton (u/s)

Snyder

1992; Kevin Tighe

Workshop; Marcus Neville

Paper Mill; Stuart Marland

Broadway; Stuart Marland

Tour; James Judy

Proshot; James Judy

UK; Ross Dawes, Alex James-Hatton (u/s), George Crawford (u/s)

Nunzio/Teddy Roosevelt

1992; N/A

Workshop; Tom Alan Robbins

Paper Mill; Kevin Carolan

Broadway; Kevin Carolan

Tour; Kevin Carolan

Proshot; Kevin Carolan

UK; Barry Keenan, George Crawford (u/s)

[thesongofpurplesummer]

He’s like Natalie May Paris in Six the musical

[carpediem-celebrpg]

Mike Faist

PLEASE SEND IN THE PAGE ASAP AND BE SURE TO FOLLOW EVERYONE ON THE FOLLOW LIST

OOC Information

Name: jasmine

Age: nineteen

Timezone/country: est

Pronoun: she/her

IC Information

Name: mike faist

Birthday: january 5, 1992

Social Media Handle: mikefaist

Connections: zendaya, josh o’connor, rachel zegler, lucas hedges, ariana debose, kyle coffman, ben tyler cook, jeremy jordan, olivia scott welch, jessica sula, laura dreyfuss, rachel bay jones

Pronoun: he/him

Other: n/a

[variansgoggles]

i came to tumblr searching for kyle coffman clips i haven't seen and it has DELIVERED

and here we have kyle coffman to explain my url👏🏻👏🏻

[noxexistant]

do you have an all time favorite newsies newsie?

ooh, this is a fun question! but i’m honestly not sure if i do! i just love everybody, and kinda go through phases where i’m particularly invested in one (or two) in particular.

i do like henry a lot, but i think that may perhaps be influenced by kyle coffman. crutchie, of course, is my absolute beloved. i’m on a finch and albert kick at the moment. i tend to love mike and ike mostly because they’re the delancey brothers actors. and am i allowed to say jack?

[faistncoffman]

𝗧 𝗘 𝗡   𝗬 𝗘 𝗔 𝗥 𝗦   𝗔 𝗚 𝗢   𝗧 𝗢 𝗗 𝗔 𝗬 

𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 29𝘵𝘩, 2012, 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘺'𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘦.

— 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 12 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘴. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 24, 2014. 𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 1,004 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦.

[theluttleprince]

Kyle Coffman as Ice and Iris Menas as Anybodys in West Side Story (2021)