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Finding Neverland 2015

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: April 15, 2015
Closing: August 21, 2016

Finding Neverland - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)
205 West 46th St. New York, NY

Based on the Miramax motion picture by David Magee and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee, Finding Neverland follows the relationship between playwright J. M. Barrie and the family that inspired Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, one of the most beloved stories of all time.

Final Broadway performance August 21.


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Kelsey Grammer Hooks The Crowd In ‘Peter Pan’ Prequel ‘Finding Neverland': Broadway Review
7 / 10

Finding Neverland flies. Occasionally it even soars. The miracle is that the darned thing not only got off the ground, but that this musical prequel to the Peter Pan story arrives on Broadway much improved after a storied, bumpy tour of the hinterlands, with its intermittent charms intact, many of its missteps gone or at least minimized...the script, by James Graham, has been sharpened so as not to treat the audience too much like idiots...Perhaps Weinstein and Paulus were correct in replacing Jordan with the better-known Morrison, who has the look and voice of a Broadway star but is something of a stiff. The role wants a mood transplant, a child-like quality to which Jordan was more suited. Grammer, on the other hand, is an indisputable improvement...As Hook, he's just a ton of fun...sashaying around the stage, brandishing his hook and bullying J.M...As to the score by pop writers Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, well it doesn't offend, but I was still impervious to its desperate attempts to win me over...Finding Neverland is still too treacly...and the tear-wringing ending just goes on forever...But there's an audience for this show, which is visually cunning and something of a warm bath without being too insulting.

'Finding Neverland' review: Kelsey Grammer, Matthew Morrison in not-quite-magical 'Peter Pan' tale
6 / 10

For a show about releasing the imagination, the musical is surprisingly conventional -- a down-the-middle family entertainment with excellent actors...as well as sturdy storytelling that recreates the movie with dogged fidelity...the production has a low-wattage wow factor that...mostly misses the chance to transform the fantasies in Barrie's mind with 21st century magic...Morrison -- a major Broadway talent before the world knew him as Mr. Schue from 'Glee' -- has a beard and a three-piece suit and an endearing playfulness as yet-another sensitive father figure...Grammer gets all the best lines and delightfully makes the most of them...Designer Scott Pask's fantasy scenes -- except for a beautiful sparkly death scene for a beloved parent -- have an intentional homemade quality, while Mia Michaels' peculiar choreography traps high society in grotesque jerky cavorting. Brit pop composers Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy offer serviceable songs with elementary structures and rhymes we can sing before we hear them.

STAGE TUBE: FINDING NEVERLAND Cast Says Goodbye in Epic 23 Minute Video
by Ashlee Latimer - August 21, 2016


After 33 previews and 565 performances, the Broadway production of Finding Neverland takes its final trip to Neverland today. Original cast member, Jonathan Ritter, who has been with the production since its out-of-town tryout at the American Repertory Theater, posted a goodbye video on YouTube for fans of the show. The 23-minute video features behind-the-scenes footage from the production's final days on Broadway, as well as interviews with the cast and the director, Diane Paulus,

BWW Flashback: FINDING NEVERLAND Flies Away from Broadway Today!
by Marissa Sblendorio - August 21, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, after a year and a half of performances, Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND will play its final performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater today, August 21, 2016. The production will have played 33 previews and 565 performances and will transfer to London's West End to open in the spring of 2017. 

FINDING NEVERLAND Enters Final Weeks on Broadway Before Flying Away on Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016


As previously announced, Broadway's Finding Neverland, the magical story of how Peter became Pan, will soon be leaving the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 46th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue), sailing off August 21, 2016 for a First National U.S. Tour and forthcoming 2017 West End production.

VIDEO: FINDING NEVERLAND's Carolee Carmello Shares Her Dressing Room View
by Michael Dale - August 10, 2016


A dressing room with a window is a rarity says the FINDING NEVERLAND star.

Photo Flash: FINDING NEVERLAND Dedicates Matinee to Fan's Memory
by BWW News Desk - August 8, 2016


This Saturday, August 6th, Keri Flaccomio attended a matinee of FINDING NEVERLAND with her best friend named Jessica Leva, who recently lost her fiance Zack to T-cell lymphoma, which was likely caused by the medication he was taking for his Crohn's disease. After hearing Keri's story, FINDING NEVRLAND decided to dedicate Saturday's matinee to Zack's memory. Star Tony Yazbeck made a speech at the end of the show, and Keri, Jessica and their family had a chance to meet the rest of the cast backstage. Scroll down for photos!

TV: FINDING NEVERLAND Cast Flies to Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2016


In attendance today was the cast of FINDING NEVERLAND (Laura Michelle Kelly, Jackson Demott Hill, Christopher Paul Richards, Jack McCarthy, Eli Tokash, and Alex Dreier) who performed the songs 'Stars,' 'Neverland,' and 'All That Matters.' Check out highlights below!

TWITTER WATCH: FINDING NEVERLAND's Carolee Carmello Sends A Second Warning: She's Back!
by Michael Dale - July 5, 2016


After playing a woman who couldn't age in TUCK EVERLASTING, she's returning to the show about the boy who wouldn't grow up.

TWITTER WATCH: FINDING NEVERLAND's Carolee Carmello Warns 'This Grandma Is Back!'
by Michael Dale - June 28, 2016


After playing a woman who couldn't age in TUCK EVERLASTING, she's returning to the show about the boy who wouldn't grow up.

JUST IN: Tony Yazbeck to Return to FINDING NEVERLAND This Friday!
by Caryn Robbins - June 8, 2016


Tony Yazbeck stopped by this morning's 'Today' to announce the news that he will be returning to the role of author 'J.M. Barrie' in Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND, beginning this Friday, June 10th.

Tony Winner Alfie Boe Performs FINDING NEVERLAND on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2016


Tony Winner Alfie Boe stopped by this morning's 'Today' to perform the title song from Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND. The actor recently stepped into the role of author 'J.M. Barrie' in the production.

FINDING NEVERLAND to Close on Broadway 8/21; Announces West End Production, National Tour, and Film!
by Alan Henry - May 5, 2016


After a year and a half of performances, Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND will play its final performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater on Sunday, August 21, 2016.  The production will transfer to London's West End to open in the spring of 2017. Full details of the London production will be announced next month with tickets for the show going on sale in the summer.

Photo Flash: Marc Kudisch, Sally Ann Triplett & Alfie Boe Join FINDING NEVERLAND!
by Nicole Rosky - April 21, 2016


FINDING NEVERLAND, the story of how Peter became Pan, celebrated the arrival of its three latest stars following the performance on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Three time Tony Award-nominee Marc Kudisch, Sally Ann Triplett, and Tony Award-winner Alfie Boe celebrated with the rest of the company over a slice of Neverland themed cake, courtesy of The Cake Boss. Check out a photo from the celebration below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Alfie Boe in FINDING NEVERLAND!
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2016


Tony Award-winner Alfie Boe, the British tenor acclaimed for his role as 'Jean Valjean' in the widely watched 2010 25th anniversary special televised concert at London's O2 arena of LES MISERABLES, again in the West End's 2011 production, and in Broadway's current revival, recently took over the role of 'J.M. Barrie' in Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Boe in action!

Official: Marc Kudisch Will Step Into FINDING NEVERLAND on April 12
by Nicole Rosky - April 6, 2016


Tony-nominated Broadway favorite Marc Kudisch will step into the duo roles of Charles Frohman and Captain James Hook in the hit Broadway musical Finding Neverland, the story of how Peter became Pan, beginning Tuesday, April 12. As previously announced, ensemble member Paul Slade Smith will play both roles until Kudisch steps into role. For tickets and more information, please visit www.FindingNeverlandThe Musical.com.

Marc Kudisch Will Fly to FINDING NEVERLAND as the Next Captain Hook
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emmy and Golden Globe award winner Kelsey Grammer recently took his final bow as Charles Frohman/Hook in Broadway's Finding Neverland on April 3rd. Grammer returned to the role on January 19th of this year after a brief hiatus. Paul Slade Smith will take over the role temporarily beginning this week. Sources have told us that Broadway favorite Marc Kusdisch will take on the role next, officially joining the company on April 12.

Emmy Winner Kelsey Grammer Ends Run in FINDING NEVERLAND Today
by Louisa Brady - April 3, 2016


Emmy and Golden Globe award winner Kelsey Grammer is taking his final bow as Charles Frohman/Hook in Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND today, April 3rd. Grammer returned to the role on January 19th of this year after a brief hiatus. He originated the role when the production opened on Broadway in March of last year and garnered wide acclaim. 

Photo Coverage: Alfie Boe Takes First Bows in FINDING NEVERLAND
by Jennifer Broski - March 30, 2016


Tony Award-winner Alfie Boe, the British tenor acclaimed for his role as 'Jean Valjean' in the widely watched 2010 25th anniversary special televised concert at London's O2 arena of LES MISERABLES, again in the West End's 2011 production, and in Broadway's current revival, just took over the role of 'J.M. Barrie' in Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from his first official curtain call!

Alfie Boe Flies Into Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND as 'J.M. Barrie' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2016


Tony Award-winner Alfie Boe, the British tenor acclaimed for his role as 'Jean Valjean' in the widely watched 2010 25th anniversary special televised concert at London's O2 arena of LES MISERABLES, again in the West End's 2011 production, and in Broadway's current revival, takes over the role of 'J.M. Barrie' in Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND tonight, March, 29.

Paul Slade Smith Will Temporarily Replace Kelsey Grammer in FINDING NEVERLAND
by Nora Dominick - March 25, 2016


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Paul Slade Smith, who originated the role of Mr. Henshaw in Broadway's Finding Neverland, will succeed Kelsey Grammer in the role of Charles Frohman/Captain Hook starting April 5th. 

Kelsey Grammer Extends Stay as 'Hook' in Broadway's FINDING NEVERLAND
by BWW News Desk - March 4, 2016


Following last night's rumor that Kelsey Grammer could be flying across the pond to join FINDING NEVERLAND in London, the Broadway production has announced that the Emmy Award-winner will remain onstage in New York City for an extra week, through Sunday, April 3.

Hook Sails to London? Kelsey Grammer in Talks to Join Alfie Boe in West End's FINDING NEVERLAND
by Jessica Khan - March 3, 2016


Neverland is wherever you make it! And rumor is Broadway's Captain Hook could be flying across the pond to join FINDING NEVERLAND when it returns to London in January 2017.

Robin Hood Students Get First Broadway Experience at Tomorrow's FINDING NEVERLAND
by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2016


In advance of its one-year Broadway anniversary on March 15, FINDING NEVERLAND has announced a partnership with The Robin Hood Foundation, NYC's largest poverty-fighting organization, to give hundreds of low-income youth their first Broadway experience.

STAGE TUBE: Watch FINDING NEVERLAND's Tony Yazbeck Perform Titular Song 'Neverland'
by Marissa Sblendorio - March 1, 2016


Current star of FINDING NEVERLAND, Tony Yazbeck, took time out of his busy schedule, between releasing his new album and starring as J.M. Barrie, to lend his singing voice to Pix11 Morning News. Check out Tony's rendition of 'Neverland' below! 

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2016   US Tour First US National Tour
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Finding Neverland - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Matthew Morrison
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Kenneth Posner
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Simon Hale
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Scott Pask
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Gary Barlow
2015 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Jonathan Deans
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Matthew Morrison
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Carolee Carmello
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Kelsey Grammer
2015 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Matthew Morrison
2015 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Finding Neverland

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