Theater
ANNIE at Cape Fear Regional Theatre 2019
Robert Newman’s character transitions believably from the gruff, enormously rich and influential Oliver Warbucks to the openly affectionate “Daddy.” This is in large part due to Newman’s seeming lack of celebrity ego and to the positive onstage chemistry between Newman and his young co-star. Newman is believable as a successful, no-nonsense businessman with time for little but work when we first meet …Continue Reading
Big the Musical 2019
Robert Newman earned applause just by walking on stage, which isn’t all that surprising when a “star” is brought in to a local production, even though he is by now almost a “regular” on their stage. He is the CEO of Macmillian Toys who sees brilliance in Josh because of his insight into toys and …Continue Reading
3 video clips from Kiss Me Kate!
As Fred/ Petruchio from Kiss Me Kate at Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 2018. Where Is The Life That Late I Led: https://youtu.be/XGpnL9hrV1Y Wunderbar: https://youtu.be/qs4AYNqMnJo So In Love Reprise: https://youtu.be/3b3eCUoBGoI
Reviews from Noises Off! Barn Theatre, 2018
The role of director here comes to fruition hitting all the right notes. At once explosive yet restrained, charming yet with a dark underbelly, and with both agitation and grace, Robert Newman is marvelous in this role. The tenuous glue that holds the madness together, except when he’s adding to it. He’s the shining …Continue Reading
Reviews and pics from Hairspray! Barn Theatre, 2018
Robert Newman is an imposing presence between both his height and his fat suit. He does a wonderful job of playing the insecure mother who, with the inspiration of her daughter and the support of her husband, grows into the powerful woman ready to take on the world. He finds the right balance of …Continue Reading
Robert Newman and Charlie King: Timeless to Me
From Hairspray at The Barn Theatre 2018 with the great Charlie King as Wilbur! https://youtu.be/kx2Esw5UP-A
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf- Nantucket Theatre Workshop 2017
TWN’s “Virginia Woolf” stands the test of time Don’t fear seeing “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” at Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. There’s a lot of bite in this impressive production of one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. For fans of daytime TV serials, the “soaps” as they’re known, it’s a chance …Continue Reading
The Lion In Winter- Barn Theatre, 2017, also starring Kim Zimmer…
“When Robert Newman takes the stage as King Henry II in “Lion in Winter,” the audience spontaneously applauses before he even utters a word. And it’s well deserved. Not just because the man himself is royalty at The Barn — having started his career more than three decades ago at the beloved summer stock theater …Continue Reading
Hunchback of Notre Dame- Barn Theatre, 2017
Tormented by trying to reconcile his fervent dedication to his faith and his uncontrollable desire for Esmeralda, a woman who represents everything he has tried to despise, Frollo is a walking contradiction, and Newman fully illuminates the man’s multiple facets. He demonstrates how smoothly kindness can slip into cruelty and how swiftly the sanctimonious and …Continue Reading
Playing Dalton Trumbo…
Some of you have asked if I have any video from the production of Trumbo: Red White and Blacklisted we did at IWU last week. Unfortunately we could not tape the production for obvious reasons. However, I did a rehearsal tape on my own of a couple of Trumbo’s letters and here is one of …Continue Reading