Musical Theatre University Presents: Finding Neverland (7:00 PM)

Musical Theatre University Presents: — Finding Neverland FINDING NEVERLAND Join the students of Musical Theatre University and s few of their celebrated Broadway friends in an exciting new venture called "Command Performance" — a "script in hand" staged concert version of the regional premiere of "Finding Neverland". "Command Performance" is modeled after the world- famous "Encores Series" from New York City Center — a fully-staged and costumed production accompanied by a twenty-piece orchestra. Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, 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."Finding Neverland features music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham.J.M. Barrie, a struggling playwright, encounters a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie befriends the family, he is inspired by their adventures, particularly Peter, who is reluctant to play due to his grief. Barrie helps him to learn to play again and becomes inspired to create a new art form: children's theatre. But who will pay to see a play about children? Who will play these characters? And how will they make Peter Pan fly? Time Magazine hailed Finding Neverland as, “A spirited, tuneful, nimbly staged delight. One of the year's top ten best shows."Finding Neverland is a story about hope, resilience, creativity and the power of family just in time for Thanksgiving. Sunday, November 22, 2026. 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm - All Seats $35 Helene Gelen Performing Arts Center 31001 Rattler Road Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Questions please call 760.202.6488 or email: [email protected] Please contact the number above to purchase Wheelchair Accessible Seating. “A spirited, tuneful, nimbly staged delight. One of the year's top ten best shows. - Time Magazine