Overview
Character Name
Davey Jacobs
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Late Teen
Role Size
Supporting
Dramatic Function
Foil
Relationships
Dancing
Dancer
Voice
Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: G4
Low Note: C3
Time & Place
New York City, 1899
Analysis
Davey Jacobs is the older brother of Les. The two Jewish boys have just joined the newsies, hoping to earn some extra money to help support their family. Davey is intellectual, frequently anxious, shy, and reserved. Davey’s book smarts help the newsies’ de-facto leader,
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