Finding Neverland ( musical ) - wikipedia Finding Neverland ( musical ) Finding Neverland Broadway Playbill cover Music Gary Barlow Eliot Kennedy Lyrics Gary Barlow Eliot Kennedy Book James Graham Basis The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee and Finding Neverland by David Magee Productions 2012 Leicester 2014 Cambridge 2015 Broadway 2016 US Tour Finding Neverland is an original musical with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham. Inspired by the 1998 play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee and his 2004 adaptation Finding Neverland, the musical made its world premiere at the Curve Theatre in Leicester in 2012, with the reworked version making its world premiere in 2014 at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Following completion of its Cambridge run, the production transferred to Broadway in March 2015. After 17 months on Broadway, the production of Finding Neverland closed on August 21, 2016, and began a US national tour in October 2016. Contents 1 Background 2 Productions 3 Casts 3.1 Notable Broadway replacements 4 Musical numbers 4.1 Cambridge 4.2 Broadway 4.3 National Tour 5 Awards and nominations 5.1 Original Broadway production 6 References 7 External links Background On 6 February 2011, La Jolla Playhouse, California, announced that they would produce a new stage musical based on the film with the book by Allan Knee, score by Scott Frankel ( music ) and Michael Korie ( lyrics ), and directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford. A planned production at La Jolla Playhouse was not held. A developmental reading was held in New York on 31 March 2011, with Julian Ovenden, Kelli O'Hara, Tony Roberts, Mary Beth Peil, Michael Cumpsty, and Meredith Patterson, directed by Ashford. The adaptation had its world premiere on 22 September 2012 at Curve in Leicester. Directed by Rob Ashford, it starred Julian Ovenden as J.M Barrie and West End actress Rosalie Craig as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies. On 4 September 2013, it was announced that producer Harvey Weinstein had hired Barry Weissler as executive producer. They planned on opening a revised version of the musical at the American Repertory Theater ( ART ), Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2014. The revised musical had a new creative team, with Diane Paulus as director, a new book by James Graham, and 22 songs by Gary Barlow, with a few songs from the original composers. A private reading was held in September 2013 with Brian d'Arcy James as Barrie and Jason Alexander as the `` nagging theater producer ''. On February 27 2014, a further developmental workshop was announced for March with Matthew Morrison as Barrie. Productions The revised production ran at the ART from 23 July 2014 to 28 September 2014, with songs by six - time Ivor Novello winner Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, the book by James Graham and choreography by Mia Michaels ; ART artistic director Diane Paulus is the director. The full cast and creative team was announced on 2 June 2014, with Jeremy Jordan as Barrie and Laura Michelle Kelly as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies featured. The cast also includes Michael McGrath as Charles Frohman, Carolee Carmello as Madame du Maurier, Jeanna de Waal as Mary Barrie, Aidan Gemme as Peter, Alex Dreier as Michael, Sawyer Nunes as George and Hayden Signoretti as Jack. Roger Bart who was originally announced for the character of Charles Frohman was replaced by Michael McGrath. Jennifer Hudson debuted the song `` Neverland '', from the musical, at the 68th Tony Awards on 8 June 2014. The ART production directed by Diane Paulus moved to Broadway at the Lunt - Fontanne Theatre in March 2015. On 10 November 2014, it was announced that Matthew Morrison would take Jordan 's place in the portrayal of J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production. Kelsey Grammer starred as Charles Frohman and Laura Michelle Kelly reprised the role of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies. Previews began 15 March 2015, with the official opening on 15 April. The production did not receive any Tony Award nominations. The Broadway production closed on August 21, 2016 after 565 performances. In early 2016 it was announced that Finding Neverland would open in London in 2017, starring Alfie Boe as J.M. Barrie. The rest of the cast has not been announced. On 15 May 2016, Gary Barlow performed the song `` Something About This Night '' from the musical for the Queen 's 90th birthday celebration, hosted by Ant & Dec. Guest starring was Catherine Jenkins and Dame Shirley Bassey. The US national tour began in Buffalo, New York on October 7, 2016, prior to the official opening on October 11. The tour was directed by Diane Paulus and featured Kevin Kern as J.M. Barrie, Christine Dwyer as Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, Tom Hewitt as Frohman / Hook, Crystal Kellogg, Joanna Glushak, Jordan Cole, Finn Faulconer, Tyler Patrick Hennessy, Ben Krieger, Eli Tokash and Mitchell Wray. Casts Note : Below are the principal casts of all professional major productions. Role Original Leicester Cast 2012 Original A.R.T. Cast 2014 Original Broadway Cast 2015 National Tour Cast 2016 J.M. Barrie Julian Ovenden Jeremy Jordan Matthew Morrison Kevin Kern Billy Harrigan Tighe Will Ray Sylvia Llewelyn Davies Rosalie Craig Laura Michelle Kelly Christine Dwyer Lael Van Keuren Charles Frohman / James Hook Oliver Boot Michael McGrath Kelsey Grammer Tom Hewitt John Davidson Mary Barrie Clare Foster Jeanna de Waal Teal Wicks Crystal Kellogg Kristine Reese Janine DiVita Michael Llewelyn Davies Worrall Courtney Jon Joe Flynn Morgan Heath Jamieson Hughes Alex Dreier Alex Dreier Hayden Signoretti Noah Hinsdale Jordan Cole Mitchell Wray Tyler Patrick Hennessy Turner Birthisel Wyatt Cirbusl Brooks Hamilton Jack Llewelyn Davies Connor Fitzgerald Harrisson Slater Garrett Tennant Hayden Signoretti Hayden Signoretti Christopher Paul Richards Alex Dreier Mitchell Wray Eli Tokash Tyler Patrick Hennessy Colin Wheeler Turner Birthisel Wyatt Cirbus Bergman Freedman Brooks Hamilton George Llewelyn Davies Connor Phillips Josh Swinney Corey Wickenden Sawyer Nunes Sawyer Nunes Christopher Paul Richards Jackson Demott Hill Finn Faulconer Ben Krieger Eli Tokash Colin Wheeler Bergman Freedman Connor Casey Peter Llewelyn Davies Theo Fewell Luke James Harry Folden Aidan Gemme Aidan Gemme Christopher Paul Richards Jackson Demott Hill Ben Krieger Mitchell Wray Eli Tokash Colin Wheeler Turner Birthisel Connor Casey Mrs. du Maurier Liz Robertson Carolee Carmello Joana Glushak Karen Murphy Miss Jones does not appear Courtney Balan Lael Van Keuren Miss Potter does not appear Dana Costello Sarah Marie Charles Mr. Turpin / Sir Edward Matt Wilman Rory Donovan Cameron Bond Miss Bassett does not appear Gaelen Gilliland Jessica Vosk Victoria Huston - Elem Porthos Champion Poolsway Thayne Jasperson Jack and Jill Sammy and Bailey Mr. Cromer does not appear Josh Lamon Matt Wolpe Peter Pan Michelle Francis Melanie Moore Dee Tomasetta Servant does not appear Mary Page Nance Jonathan Ritter Ron Todorowski N / A Elliot does not appear Stuart Neal Chris Dwan Thomas Miller Wendy does not appear Emma Pfaeffle Adrianne Chu Lord Cannan † Edward Lewisd French Tyley Ross Noah Plomgren Mr. Henshaw does not appear Paul Slade Smith Dwelvan David Notes : In the Leicester production, Lord Cannan was called Lord Griffin and Charles Blount was called Maximilian Blunt. Cut characters include PG Wodehouse ( Norman Bowman ), Mermaid ( Ashley Hale ), Scheherazade ( Frankie Jenna ), Mother ( Julia Jupp ), Arthur Conan Doyle ( Martin Ledwith ), Sally ( Zoe Rainey ), GK Chesteron ( Gary Watson ), Jerome K. Jerome ( Stephen Webb ), and David ( James Scudamore ). Notable Broadway replacements Charles Frohman / Captain Hook : Anthony Warlow, Terrence Mann, Kelsey Grammer, Marc Kudisch J.M. Barrie : Tony Yazbeck, Alfie Boe Mrs. du Maurier : Sandy Duncan, Sally Ann Triplett Musical numbers Cambridge Act I `` Anywhere But Here '' -- J.M. Barrie `` Better '' -- Charles Frohman, J.M. Barrie and the Acting Troupe `` Rearranging the Furniture '' -- Mary Barrie and Servants `` Believe '' -- J.M. Barrie, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, Boys and Ensemble `` All That Matters '' -- Sylvia and Mrs. du Maurier `` We Own the Night ( The Dinner Party ) '' -- Mary, Mrs. du Maurier, Lord Cannan, Frohman, Sylvia, J.M. Barrie, Boys and Servants `` Sylvia 's Lullaby '' -- Sylvia `` Neverland '' -- J.M. Barrie `` Circus of Your Mind '' -- Frohman, Mary, Mrs. du Maurier and Ensemble `` Hook '' -- James Hook and Ensemble `` Stronger '' -- J.M. Barrie, James Hook and Ensemble Act II `` The World is Upside Down '' -- J.M. Barrie, Frohman and the Acting Troupe `` Play '' -- Frohman, Sylvia and the Acting Troupe `` What You Mean to Me '' -- J.M. Barrie and Sylvia `` We 're All Made of Stars '' -- the Llewelyn Davies Boys `` When Your Feet Do n't Touch the Ground '' -- J.M. Barrie and Peter `` Something About This Night '' -- Frohman, the Acting Troupe, J.M. Barrie and Peter `` Neverland '' ( Reprise ) -- J.M. Barrie, Sylvia, Mrs. du Maurier, Boys and the Acting Troupe `` Finale ( All That Matters ) '' -- Mrs. du Maurier, J.M. Barrie and Ensemble Broadway Act I `` If the World Turned Upside Down '' -- J.M. Barrie `` All of London is Here Tonight '' -- Frohman, J.M. Barrie, Mary and Company `` The Pirates of Kensington '' -- George, Jack, Michael and Peter `` Believe '' -- J.M. Barrie, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, Boys and Ensemble `` The Dinner Party '' -- Mary, Mrs. Du Maurier, Lord Cannan, Frohman, Barrie, Sylvia, Boys and Servants `` We Own the Night '' -- Mary, Mrs. du Maurier, Lord Cannan, Frohman, Sylvia, Barrie, Boys and Servants `` All That Matters '' -- Sylvia `` The Pirates of Kensington '' ( Reprise ) -- George, Peter, Jack and Michael `` Sylvia 's Lullaby '' -- Sylvia Llewelyn Davies `` Neverland '' -- J.M. Barrie and Sylvia `` Circus of Your Mind '' -- Frohman, Mary, Mrs. du Maurier and Ensemble `` Live by the Hook '' -- James Hook and Ensemble `` Stronger '' -- J.M. Barrie, James Hook and Ensemble Act II `` The World is Upside Down '' -- J.M. Barrie, Frohman and the Acting Troupe `` What You Mean to Me '' -- J.M. Barrie and Sylvia `` Play '' -- Frohman, Sylvia and the Acting Troupe `` We 're All Made of Stars '' -- the Llewelyn Davies Boys `` When Your Feet Do n't Touch the Ground '' -- J.M. Barrie and Peter `` Something About This Night '' -- Frohman, the Acting Troupe, J.M. Barrie and Peter `` Neverland '' ( Reprise ) -- J.M. Barrie, Sylvia, Mrs. du Maurier, Boys and the Acting Troupe `` Finale ( When Your Feet Do n't Touch the Ground ) '' -- Mrs. du Maurier, J.M. Barrie and Ensemble National Tour Act I `` Welcome to London '' - London Parkgoers `` My Imagination '' - J.M. Barrie `` Believe '' -- J.M. Barrie, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, Boys and Ensemble `` The Dinner Party '' -- Mary, Mrs. Du Maurier, Lord Cannan, Frohman, Barrie, Sylvia, Boys and Servants `` We Own the Night '' -- Mary, Mrs. du Maurier, Lord Cannan, Frohman, Sylvia, Barrie, Boys and Servants `` All That Matters '' -- Sylvia `` We Own the Night '' ( Reprise ) -- George, Peter, Jack and Michael `` Sylvia 's Lullaby '' -- Sylvia Llewelyn Davies `` Neverland '' -- J.M. Barrie and Sylvia `` Circus of Your Mind '' ( Part 1 ) - Charles Frohman `` Circus of Your Mind '' ( Part 2 ) - Mary Barrie `` Circus of Your Mind '' ( Part 3 ) - Mrs. du Maurier `` Circus of Your Mind '' ( Part 4 ) -- Frohman, Mary, Mrs. du Maurier and Ensemble `` Stronger '' ( Part 1 ) -- J.M. Barrie, James Hook and Ensemble `` Live by the Hook '' -- James Hook and Ensemble `` Stronger '' ( Part 2 ) -- J.M. Barrie, James Hook and Ensemble Act II `` The World is Upside Down '' -- J.M. Barrie, Frohman and the Acting Troupe `` What You Mean to Me '' -- J.M. Barrie and Sylvia `` Play '' -- Frohman, Sylvia and the Acting Troupe `` We 're All Made of Stars '' -- the Llewelyn Davies Boys `` When Your Feet Do n't Touch the Ground '' -- J.M. Barrie and Peter `` Something About This Night '' ( Part 1 ) -- Frohman, the Acting Troupe, J.M. Barrie and Peter `` Something About This Night '' ( Part 2 ) -- Frohman, the Acting Troupe, J.M. Barrie and Peter `` Neverland '' ( Reprise ) -- J.M. Barrie, Sylvia, Mrs. du Maurier, Boys and the Acting Troupe `` Finale ( Believe ) '' -- Mrs. du Maurier, J.M. Barrie and Ensemble Awards and nominations Original Broadway production Year Award Ceremony Nominee Result 2015 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical Matthew Morrison Nominated Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Carolee Carmello Nominated Drama League Award Distinguished Production of a Musical Nominated Distinguished Performance Matthew Morrison Nominated Kelsey Grammer Nominated Astaire Award Best Choreographer Mia Michaels Nominated Best Female Dancer in a Broadway Show Melanie Moore Nominated References Jump up ^ Joel Brown ( 15 August 2014 ). `` Standout performances elevate ART 's ' Finding Neverland ' ''. Boston Globe. Retrieved 16 August 2014. Jump up ^ Staff. `` ' Finding Neverland ' Musical by GREY Gardens Team Ashford Directs Choeographs ''. BroadwayWorld.com. 2011 - 02 - 06. Retrieved 2012 - 01 - 27. Jump up ^ Jones, Kenneth. `` ' Finding Neverland ', With Score by Michael Korie & Scott Frankel, Gets London Presentation ; Julian Ovenden Stars '' playbill.com, 12 December 2011 Jump up ^ Jones, Kenneth. `` ' Finding Neverland, the Musical ', Gets NYC Presentation With Kelli O'Hara and Julian Ovenden ''. Playbill.com. 2011 - 03 - 31. Retrieved 2012 - 01 - 27. Jump up ^ `` Finding Neverland Musical, Starring Julian Ovenden and Rosalie Craig, Premieres in U.K. Sept. 22 ''. playbill.com. Playbill. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2014. Jump up ^ `` Episode 4 ''. The Sound of Musicals. Season 1. 3 December 2013. Jump up ^ Healy, Patrick. `` Weinstein Lands a Big - Name Executive Producer for ' Finding Neverland ' '' The New York Times ( artsbeat. blogs ), 4 September 2013 Jump up ^ Healy, Patrick ( February 27, 2014 ). `` Matthew Morrison to Star in Weinstein 's ' Finding Neverland ' ''. The New York Times. Jump up ^ Hetrick, Adam. `` Revised ' Finding Neverland ' Musical Will Premiere as Part of American Repertory Theater 's 2014 - 15 Season '' playbill.com, 27 March 2014 Jump up ^ `` Breaking News : Jeremy Jordan and Laura Michelle Kelly to Lead ' Finding Neverland ' Cast ; Plus Bart, Carmello & More - Full Cast and Creative Team Announced '' broadwayworld.com, Retrieved 4 June 2014 Jump up ^ Bowgen, Philippe. `` Tony Winner Swap : Michael McGrath To Replace Roger Bart in A.R.T. 's ' Finding Neverland ' Opening July 23 '' playbill.com, 12 June 2014 Jump up ^ `` Jennifer Hudson Will Perform Song from ' Finding Neverland ' at the Tony Awards ! '' broadwayworld.com, Retrieved 4 June 2014 Jump up ^ `` ' Finding Neverland ' Will Fly to Broadway 's Lunt - Fontanne Theatre playbill.com, Retrieved November 13, 2014 Jump up ^ `` Official : Matthew Morrison Will Return to Broadway in Finding Neverland ! '' Broadway World, Retrieved November 13, 2014 Jump up ^ `` Breaking News : Kelsey Grammer Joins ' Finding Neverland ' ; Laura Michelle Kelly to Reprise Role on Broadway ! '' Broadway World, Retrieved November 13, 2014 Jump up ^ Gioia, Michael. `` Teal Wicks, Josh Lamon, Jessica Vosk and More Complete Cast of ' Finding Neverland ', Starring Matthew Morrison '' playbill.com, February 2, 2015 Jump up ^ Gioia, Michael. `` Matthew Morrison Is ' Finding Neverland ' ; Broadway Performances Begin Tonight '' playbill.com, March 15, 2015 Jump up ^ Hetrick, Adam. `` Broadway 's Finding Neverland to Close -- Film Adaptation Planned '', Playbill, May 5, 2016 Jump up ^ Gans, Andrew ; Hetrick, Adam. `` ' Finding Neverland ' Ends Broadway Run Today '' Playbill, August 21, 2016 Jump up ^ Finding Neverland londontheatre.co.uk Jump up ^ Gans, Andrew. `` Casting Complete for ' Finding Neverland ' National Tour '' Playbill, September 12, 2016 Jump up ^ Szablewski, John. `` Theatre Review : `` Finding Neverland '' at Shea 's Buffalo Theatre '' nytheatreguide.com, October 12, 2016 Jump up ^ Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2015 - 07 - 10 ). `` Anthony Warlow Takes Over For Kelsey Grammer in Finding Neverland on Broadway ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2015 - 09 - 08 ). `` Kelsey Grammer Delays Return to Finding Neverland ; Anthony Warlow Extends ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2015 - 09 - 18 ). `` Three - Time Tony Nominee Terrence Mann In, Kelsey Grammer Out, in Finding Neverland on Broadway ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2015 - 11 - 19 ). `` Kelsey Grammer Sets Return Date to Finding Neverland, Starring Matthew Morrison, on Broadway ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ Broadway.com Staff ( 2016 - 01 - 20 ). `` Finding Neverland Hooks Kelsey Grammer for a Little Bit Longer ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 02 - 19. Jump up ^ Dominick, Nora. `` Paul Slade Smith Replaced Kelsey Grammer in FINDING NEVERLAND ''. BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2016 - 03 - 25. Jump up ^ `` Marc Kudisch Begins Performances in Finding Neverland on Broadway ''. Retrieved 2016 - 08 - 07. Jump up ^ Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2016 - 01 - 07 ). `` Believe ! Tony Yazbeck Will Replace Matthew Morrison in Finding Neverland on Broadway ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ McPhee, Ryan ( 2016 - 02 - 18 ). `` Finding Neverland Will Soar Back to London in 2017 ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 02 - 22. ^ Jump up to : Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2016 - 02 - 21 ). `` Alfie Boe Will Replace Tony Yazbeck in Finding Neverland ; Sally Ann Triplett Steps In for Sandy Duncan ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 02 - 22. Jump up ^ Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2016 - 02 - 12 ). `` A Lovely, Wonderful Thought : Sandy Duncan Begins Performances in Finding Neverland on Broadway ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 02 - 13. Jump up ^ Lloyd Webber, Imogen ( 2016 - 02 - 17 ). `` Sandy Duncan Has Made Premature Exit From Finding Neverland on Broadway ''. Broadway.com. Retrieved 2016 - 02 - 22. External links Finding Neverland at the Internet Broadway Database Gary Barlow Studio albums Open Road Twelve Months, Eleven Days Sing Since I Saw You Last Singles `` Forever Love '' `` Love Wo n't Wait '' `` So Help Me Girl '' `` Open Road '' `` Superhero '' `` Hang On in There Baby '' `` Stronger '' `` For All That You Want '' `` Lie to Me '' `` Shame '' `` Sing '' `` Let Me Go '' `` I Should 've Followed You Home '' `` Face to Face '' `` Since I Saw You Last '' Concert tours The Open Road Tour For the Fans Tour GB40 Gary Barlow : In Concert Since I Saw You Last Tour Gary Barlow In Concert Other releases Open Book My Take Gary Barlow : On Her Majesty 's Service `` Since You Saw Him Last '' Musical theatre Finding Neverland The Girls The Band Related articles Take That Take That discography Gary Barlow discography Future Records Songs written by Barlow Recorded songs by Barlow Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall Children in Need Rocks Manchester Diamond Jubilee Concert Children in Need Rocks 2013 Let It Shine Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Finding_Neverland_(musical)&oldid=830859626 '' Categories : 2012 musicals 2014 musicals Musicals based on films Cultural depictions of J.M. 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Question: how long did finding neverland run on broadway
Answer: 17 months