Joseph Pulitzer is the newspaper owner whose paper stops the newsies from carrying newspapers, putting their earnings at risk and prompting Jack to rally a strike. The boys' protest and Katherine's proposed broader campaign challenge his control of the papers, while the newsies seek a printing press beyond his reach.
Steve Blanchard has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Signature works include Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card, Bastion, Newsies. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.