Eliot Kennedy

The Overtones Release New Christmas Single Ahead of UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024

As they prepare to hit the road for their annual The Good Times Christmas Tour, the UK’s top vocal harmony group are getting in the Christmas spirit early, with the release of Turn Your Light On. Listen to it now!

Video: Gary Barlow Reveals FINDING NEVERLAND Will Open in the West End in 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

Gary Barlow has revealed that Finding Neverland is headed to the West End next year! When asked about when fans can expect the musical in London, Barlow exclusively told Amy Hart, host of P&O Cruises Official Podcast, Hart to Heart, that it's coming in 'summer 2025.'

Review: The New York Pops Celebrates 21st CENTURY BROADWAY Musicals in Their Rousing Season Opener at Carnegie Hall
by Cary Wong - Nov 3, 2023

Under the talented and guiding hand of music director and conductor Steven Reineke, this exceptional orchestra gives Broadway songs a majesty and heft that most Broadway orchestra pits cannot provide.

Interview: Director Matthew Xia on the surprise of judging Eurovision and his future projects
by Emma Watkins - Jun 22, 2022

When theatre director, DJ and composer Matthew Xia was approached to be on the UK’s jury for the Eurovision Song Contest this year, nobody was more surprised than him. We caught up with him to chat about his experience of judging the Eurovision Class of 2022, as well as his future projects.

Video Flashback: Jeremy Jordan Performs in FINDING NEVERLAND at American Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2021

Finding Neverland is a musical with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham adapted from the 1998 play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee and its 2004 film version Finding Neverland.

Ana Shine Releases New Single 'Freedom'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 19, 2021

The single received support from reputable UK community stations, Vibes 107.6FM, North Manchester as well as BBC Radio London, where she was recently interviewed by Salma El-Wardany about her venture into the music industry after modelling for Gucci, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana for many years.

FINDING NEVERLAND Flies Into the Palace Theater This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2020

FINDING NEVERLAND, the musical that made us all believe in our imagination, will be making its way to Waterbury's Palace Theater March 20 - 21.

Classical Guitarist Milos, Finding Neverland, And Celtic Angels Come to MPAC in March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020

World renowned classical guitarist Milos takes the stage of MPAC on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$49.

BWW Review: FINDING NEVERLAND at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Jan 18, 2020

American Theatre Guild's national tour of 'Finding Neverland' is a marvel of imaginative production values, excellent acting, and quirky-jerky choreography, making this 'making of Peter Pan' fantasy a joy from start to finish.

FINDING NEVERLAND is Coming to the Spencer Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019

FINDING NEVERLAND, the Broadway musical that made us all believe in our imagination, premieres at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto/Ruidoso on Wednesday, January 8 at 7p.m.. Tickets ($79-$85) are on sale today at www.spencertheater.com or the Spencer Box Office at (575) 336-4800.

BWW Flashback: From the A.R.T. to Broadway- The Shows of Diane Paulus
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2019

Later today, Broadway welcomes a brand new musical, JAGGED LITTLE PILL- an exhilarating new musical inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette's seminal album of the same name. The show marks the return of Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus, who brings it straight from its record-breaking, sold-out world premiere at American Repertory Theater last summer, where she has served as Artistic Director since 2008. Since then, five of Paulus' show have transferred to Broadway. Today, we're looking back at the other four!

VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices' Broadway Our Way Performs 'Play' From FINDING NEVERLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2019

With music and lyrics by the British team of Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, this most recent BOW from BIV demonstrates how wonderful “Play” is. Introduced by co-composer Kennedy, this arrangement by Grammy award-nominated and Tony Honoree Michael McElroy with Co- orchestration by Isaac Harlan has transformed the song into an entirely new listening experience. As videographer Nate Wind lets the viewer sneak in between BIV members playfully interacting with each other, the performance commences in a groovy “Heigh Ho Jam”. Celebrating 25 years as a choir in service to the Broadway community and beyond, BIV revels in the joy that comes from playing well with others, and looking at life through the eyes of a child. Now, simply press “play” and have fun!

FINDING NEVERLAND Soars Onto The Broadway Palm Stage!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2019

BWW Interview: Kirk Lawrence of FINDING NEVERLAND at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Aug 10, 2019

Finding Neverland, the 2004 Academy Award-winning film starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, was based on the 1998 play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee. In 2015, the stage version with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and book by James Graham first appeared on Broadway.

FINDING NEVERLAND National Tour To Launch In Lancaster
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2019

Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical, is set to soar on tour starting this fall in Lancaster, PA.   

BWW Review: FINDING NEVERLAND Brings Imagination to Jackson
by Juliana Asbill - Jun 18, 2019

Finding Neverland's national tour landed in Jackson, Mississippi on Tuesday, June 11th with the promise of a glimpse into the creation of one of the most beloved Disney stories of all time - Peter Pan. And who better to weave that tale than the author himself, J.M. Barrie? Closing out the 2018-2019 Broadway in Jackson series presented by Trustmark, the musical captivated audience members at Thalia Mara Hall with adventures with pirates, indians, fairies, and even a crocodile.

BWW Reviews: FINDING NEVERLAND Much Lighter Fare Than Real Life of Peter Pan Author J.M. Barrie
by Paul Batterson - Jun 5, 2019

Reality is often dirty, gritty, depressing and discouraging. Such is the case with FINDING NEVERLAND, the musical written by James Graham with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy. The national tour of the two-act musical takes up residency June 4-9 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).

FINDING NEVERLAND Plays The Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for the enchanting Broadway musical Finding Neverland, that will be making its Columbus debut at the iconic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) June 4-9.

BWW Interview: Paul Schoeller Talks FINDING NEVERLAND
by Katricia Lang - Apr 12, 2019

This Saturday and Sunday, the Society for the Performing Arts invites you to fly away with three performances of Diane Paulus's FINDING NEVERLAND, a musical that follows the friendship between J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired his iconic character and story, Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up.

BWW Review: Fly High With Imagination in FINDING NEVERLAND at BJCC Concert Hall
by David Edward Perry - Apr 7, 2019

Finding Neverland is an imaginative look at the creative inspirations writer James Barrie molded into the magical world of Peter' Pans adventures. The play is full of heart and childlike wonder. It's not a children's show but it is one that children and adults will definitely enjoy.