Les

Les Jacobs is one of the protagonists of Newsies. After his father is injured on the job and laid off, His brother Davey and him become Newsies. He partakes in most of the Newsie musical numbers mainly King of New York and Watch what happens (reprise).

With his Family
Les unlike most of the other Newsies has a Mother and Father along with his older brother Davey. He and Davey have a close relationship. He also seems to care for his mother calling her a good cook.

Friendships
Les quickly develops a deep respect and admiration for Jack. He also Gets along well with Reporter Katherine Plumber and Fellow Newsie Crutchie.

Romantic Relationships
Throughout Watch what happens (reprise) he Mentions having a date.

Songs

 * The World Will Know & Reprise


 * Seize the Day & Tag
 * King of New York


 * Watch What Happens (Reprise)


 * Once and For All


 * Finale Ultimo

Behind the Scenes

 * Les Is commonly an alternating role, R.J. Fattori and Vincent Agnello potrayed the role during the Paper Mill playhouse run, For the Broadway run Lewis Grosso and Matthew Schechter Began playing the Role but was replaced at the end of 2012 by Nicholas Lampiasi and Jake Lucas. Joshua Colley would then replace Jake Lucas until both would be replaced by February of the next year by Luca Padovan and Zachary Unger who would close with the role on August 24, 2014. Vincent Crocilla and Anthony Rosenthal were Les for the beginning of the tour while later being replaced by Ethan Steiner and Turner Birthisel. Ethan Steiner would later reprise the role for The Newsies the Movie.