‘Finding Neverland’ coming soon to NPAC

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Based on the Academy Award®-winning film of the same name, the breathtaking Finding Neverland follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer — and the man — he yearns to be.

Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow, Sylvia, and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael, and Peter.

Delighted by the boys’ hilarious escapades, Barrie conjures the magical world of Neverland and writes a play unlike any the high-society London theatergoers have ever seen. It’s a tremendous risk, but as Barrie himself has discovered — When you believe, you can fly.

Tony® winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Hair) directs this innovative musical featuring an original score by noted composer Gary Barlow and Grammy® winner Eliot Kennedy, with a book by celebrated playwright James Graham, and choreography by three-time Emmy® winner Mia Michaels (“So You Think You Can Dance,” Cirque du Soleil’s “Delirium”).

Packed with mesmerizing visuals, irresistible songs and plenty of laughs, Finding Neverland is a timeless story about the power of imagination … and spectacular proof that you never really have to grow up. This is a full stage Broadway production with a live pit orchestra that you won’t want to miss!

Finding Neverland will be in Van Wert Saturday, March 14, with shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on the Niswonger Performing Arts Center’s stage. For more information on Finding Neverland, call the Niswonger Box Office at 419.238.6722 or go online anytime at NPACVW.ORG.