Glee star matthew morrison will return to broadway after a fiveyear absence, starring as j. Finding neverland original, musical, broadway opened in new york city apr 15, 2015 and played through aug 21, 2016. Paul slade smith will be neverlands hook for limited time. Finding neverland, with matthew morrison, center, as peter pans. Broadway musicals broadway nyc broadway theatre broadway shows matthew morrison theatre geek music theater broadway costumes cool costumes. Matthew morrison is leaving neverland the new york times. Barrie from matthew morrison, the former star of the hit tv show glee. In finding neverland, based on the johnny depp and kate winslet movie of the same name, morrison stars as j. With its depth and connection to reality, along with its ability to transcend with its talk of. Barrie finds the inspiration hes been missing when he meets the beautiful widow sylvia and her four young sons.
Hit musical finding neverland, coming to the smith center in february 2017, explores the surprising backstory of the famous lost boy. An early version of the musical made its world premiere at the curve theatre in leicester in 2012 with a book by allan knee. Matthew morrison, laura michelle kelly, carolee carmello. Matthew morrison, my dreamy costar for the evening, was so supportive. Producer harvey weinstein announced today that tony, emmy, and twotime golden globe award nominee matthew morrison will return to broadway to star in finding neverland as j. Mar 22, 2015 matthew morrison gives a first look at his new broadway show finding neverland video this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Matthew morrison set for harvey weinsteins musical finding. Finding neverland matthew morrison new broadway show. Matthew morrison bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history matthew morrison is an. Well be young thats how well stay every wish is a command we will find ourselves in never neverland barrie. Barrie officially opens april 15 at the luntfontanne. An early version of the musical made its world premiere at the curve theatre in leicester in 2012 with a book by allan knee, music by scott frankel and lyrics by michael korie. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer and the man he yearns to be.
Following a london flop that reveals him to be repeating himself to diminishing returns, james is under pressure from frohman to pen a quick hit. Matthew morrison in finding neverland photo by carol rosegg. We couldnt be more thrilled to see matthew returning to his broadway roots and back to the role he created in our workshop, mr. Matthew james morrison born october 30, 1978 is an american actor, dancer, and. Whimsy takes flight in finding neverland the boston globe. Finding neverland cast message board broadwayworld. Finding neverland, a 2015 broadway musical, with matthew morrison as j. This doesnt seem to be a book as such, but an article about the film. Matthew morrison and the cast of the broadway musical finding neverland. Backstage at finding neverland with laura michelle kelly. Based on the academy awardwinning film of the same name, this breathtaking show follows playwright j. Finding neverland which features a book by james graham and.
Morrison is known for starring in multiple broadway and offbroadway productions, including his portrayal of link larkin in hairspray on broadway, and for his role as will schuester on the fox television show glee 20092015. And not in ways one might expect from all the outoftown brouhaha. Inspired by the academy award winning film of the same name, finding neverland has been brought to life on stage with music and lyrics by gary barlow and eliot kennedy and a book by james graham. The video was created in celebration of valentines day and to commemorate finding neverlands one year anniversary on broadway, which will take place march 15, 2016. Finding neverland isnt just weinsteins grandest legit gamble, its also a thoroughly enchanting new musical. Matthew morrisons selftitled debut release features the lead single summer rain which was cowritten by matthew with claude kelly bruno mars, britney spears, christina aguilera, to name a a few and the norwegian duo known as espionage, who produced the track in new york city. Weve learned that matthew morrison has landed the lead role in harvey weinsteins musical theater project finding neverland. What you mean to me music video finding neverland a.
English tv actor matthew morrison biography, news, photos. Finding neverland is the perfect family musical, even if there are a few suggestive moments. Matthew morrison will return to broadway in finding. Mar 25, 2016 see matthew morrison, kelsey grammer and laura michelle kelly in enchanting first shots from finding neverland finding neverland, the new broadway musical that tells the tale of how peter became. Matthew morrison last performance and kelsey grammer returns to finding neverland matthew morrison, the star of finding neverland, now playing at the luntfontanne theatre new york is leaving the broadway musical next month and will play his final performance on january 24th 2015. Matthew morrison to star in finding neverland musical on. While it seemed like a sure thing that jeremy jordan would reprise his role as j. Matthew morrison, the star of finding neverland, is leaving the broadway musical next month. Matthew morrison and laura michelle kelly perform what you mean to me from finding. Mockfordgetty images the theater and television actor matthew morrison will join harvey weinsteins first major theater project the musical finding neverland in the role of j.
Matthew morrison on finding neverland, glee exclusive. Glee star matthew morrison on finding neverland and. Feb 17, 2016 finding neverland, the new broadway musical that tells the tale of how peter became pan starring matthew morrison as famed author j. Neverland reprise lyrics provided for educational purposes and personal use only. Matthew morrison gives a first look at his new broadway show finding neverland video this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Barrie in the harvey weinsteinproduced finding neverland, it looks like things have taken a turn. Finding neverland musical 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 adaptation finding neverland.
Matthew morrison born october 30, 1978 is an american actor and singersongwriter. Matthew has a perfect voice, and as well is a great dancer and actor. Matthew morrison is slated to make his big return to the stage in the upcoming musical version of finding neverland, according to the new york times the 35yearold actor will play the role of. See more ideas about finding neverland, neverland and finding neverland musical. In january, tony yazbeck took over the lead role of peter pan author j. Now he is performing at feinsteins54 below until january th and this is a show not to miss. The book by james graham hews closely to the movie.
Barrie, writer of peter pan, and melanie moore my favorite dancer from so you think you can dance as peter pan. Tony yazbeck will replace matthew morrison in finding neverland on. Matthew morrison to return to broadway in finding neverland. Matthew morrison theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Dec 08, 2015 matthew morrison, the star of finding neverland, is leaving the broadway musical next month. Mike faist singing santa fe as the jack kelly understudy. Jan 07, 2016 tony yazbeck will replace matthew morrison in finding neverland on. Matthew morrison, the broadway alum whos currently wrapping up his final season on glee, will take over the lead role in finding neverland, the harvey weinsteinproduced musical. Glees matthew morrison joins finding neverland musical. I got the privilege of watching an understudy from my high school play the role of arielle. Matthew morrison, is known for starring in glee, but long before that he treaded the boards of broadway in hairspray, the light in the piazza, south pacific and most recently finding neverland. The music video features lang lang at the piano, accompanied by a moving dance sequence performed by.
His book for an american in paris nabbed him a tony nomination this year. Read more matthew morrison returns to broadway in finding neverland. Sandy duncan exits broadways finding neverland abruptly. Morrison will play his final performance in the role on january 24. Finding neverland apr 15, 2015 aug 21, 2016 starring. Barrie, a scottish author and dramatist, created the beloved character of peter pan, whose story he turned into both a play and a novel during the.
Featuring a bluetinged vintage postcardlike set by scott pask, with period costumes by suttirat anne larlarb, finding neverland follows barries struggles against his own inhibitions and a world of starchy, disapproving grownups. Matthew morrison returns to broadway in finding neverland. Morrison has appeared on broadway in finding neverland, south pacific, the light in the. Barrie, a scottish author and dramatist, created the beloved character of peter pan, whose story he. Matthew morrison last performance and kelsey grammer returns to finding neverland matthew morrison, the star of finding neverland, now playing at the luntfontanne theatre new york is leaving the broadway musical next month and will play his final performance. Matthew morrison on finding neverland, glee exclusive video. See more ideas about finding neverland, neverland, matthew morrison.
Matthew morrison and kelsey grammer star in finding neverland, a musicalization. Extra bonus was being able to have matthew morrison and laura michelle kelley autograph it. The theater and television actor matthew morrison will join harvey weinsteins first major theater project the musical finding neverland in the role of j. Based on the academy awardwinning 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. Matthew morrison wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Finding neverland, a broadway musical with matthew. He sings a wide range of music from the fifties to the current favorites. Nov 10, 2014 matthew morrison, the broadway alum whos currently wrapping up his final season on glee, will take over the lead role in finding neverland, the harvey weinsteinproduced musical.
Every wish is a command i am closer now to finding neverland. Matthew morrison set for harvey weinsteins musical. It might be expected that the story emboldens and protects your inner child, while also inspiring actual children, but finding neverland still surprises. Jul 09, 2015 matthew morrison melted hearts on the hit tv show glee. During this time, he also began recurring roles on the good wife and greys anatomy. Broadway favorite and glee star matthew morrison plays j. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards. Matthew morrison and kelsey grammer star in finding neverland, a musicalization of the 2004 johnny depp film and the first broadway show shepherded by lead producer harvey weinstein. I was so thrilled to find the matthew morrison cd on. But before that, he made his mark in musicals like hairspray as heartthrob link larkin. Matthew morrison melted hearts on the hit tv show glee. See matthew morrison, kelsey grammer and laura michelle kelly in enchanting first shots from finding neverland finding neverland, the new.
After glee, morrison returned to broadway as peter pan scribe j. Relive the magic of finding neverland with the original broadway cast recording, featuring all of the songs from the hit broadway musical, performed by stars matthew morrison j. Matthew morrison and kelsey grammer perform stronger in broadways finding neverland this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Based on the 2004 film that starred johnnie depp, finding neverland is. If you love this musical and want to be able to enjoy the music even more, this is a great addition to your sheet music library. Matthew morrison is credited as performer and musician. People young and old recognize the tale of peter pan, but do they know the story of how this beloved character came to be.
Matthew morrison will return to broadway in finding neverland. 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 adaptation finding neverland. Morrison is known for starring in multiple broadway and offbroadway productions, including his portrayal of link larkin in hairspray on broadway, and for his. Barrie, the creator of peter pan, according to two theater executives with knowledge of the casting. The light in the piazza, south pacific, and finding neverland. Online education bww junior camp guide college center elementary center high. 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. Morrison, whos famous for his role as will schuester on foxs glee, got. Weinstein announced today that tony, emmy, and twotime golden globe award nominee matthew morrison will return to broadway to star in finding neverland as j.
Playbill cover for the book of mormon at eugene oneill theatre. In 2011, morrison released his selftitled debut, which he followed with where it all began and a classic christmas, both in 20. The story of how peter became pan paperback december 1, 2015. Matthew morrison to star in weinsteins finding neverland. Barrie and tells the inspirational story behind the creation of peter pan in the audience choice awardwinning musical finding neverland. Matthew james morrison born october 30, 1978 is an american actor, dancer, and singersongwriter. Laura michelle kelly and matthew morrison in finding neverland. Finding neverland, the new broadway musical that tells the tale of how peter became pan starring matthew morrison as famed author j. Matthew morrison last performance finding neverland. My grandson age 17 and i, saw him in concert at the segerstrom center in costa mesa, ca. Barrie, kelsey grammer charles frohmancaptain james hook, laura michelle kelly sylvia llewelyn davies, carolee carmello mrs. Based on a movie that was itself based on a book, the musical is now in its fourth incarnation, following variously conceived productions in. Barrie in the longgestating musical produced by harvey weinstein and adapted from the 2004 miramax movie. Matthew morrison neverland stronger finding neverland.
Morrison is best known for portraying show choir director will schuester in the fox musical dramedy glee, where he got to show off his musical theatre bonafides to a. Feb 24, 2015 in finding neverland, based on the johnny depp and kate winslet movie of the same name, morrison stars as j. The glee star will play the lead role of peter pan author j. Jul 02, 2015 matthew morrison on finding neverland j. The true story behind finding neverland the smith center. Finding neverland is a 2004 britishamerican semibiographical. Barrie, the creator of peter pan, according to two theater executives with. Dec 08, 2015 our worlds have been turned upside down. Matthew morrison sets departure date from finding neverland.