Katherine Plumber

Katherine Pulitzer "Plumber" is one of the main protagonists of Newsies and Also Jack's Love interest. She is a reporter for The New York Sun and Also the daughter of Joseph Pulitzer.

As a Reporter
She is a reporter for The New York Sun and she later rights the article about the Newsies. This paper is a big deal for her as she had only previously done small time vaudeville show she was reviewing, this was a real problem that needed to be shown to the public.

Romantic Relationships
Although she started off Annoyed by Jack trying to flirt with her during the beginning of the show over time she develops feelings for him and ends up in a committed relationship with him.

Songs

 * Carrying the Banner (briefly)
 * I Never Planned on You / Don't Come A-Knocking
 * Watch What happens
 * King of New York
 * Watch What Happens (Reprise)


 * Something to Believe In


 * Once and For All


 * Finale Ultimo

Behind the Scenes

 * Kara Lindsay portrayed Katherine during the Papermill playhouse run of newsies which later carried over to Broadway. On Feb 2, 2014 she gave her final performance. Her understudy Liana Hunt replaced her and closed with the role on August 24, 2014. Stephanie Styles portrayed Katherine for the first half of the tour, she was later replaced by Morgan Keene. Kara Lindsay returned to the role to film the Newsies the musical movie.
 * Laurie Veldheer was the original understudy for Katherine while Madeline Trumble later joined the Cast as a Standby for 2 months before leaving. Replacement understudies include Caitlyn Caughell, Liana hunt and Molly Jobe.