The first national tour of “Finding Neverland” is casting a young union actor to play two principal roles—and he is needed for immediate hire! Based on the story of the author who penned “Peter Pan,” the musical seeks a male actor, aged 8–10, to rotate between the roles of Michael and Jack. Michael is the youngest of the boys and is “the loudest and most confident,” while Jack is the second oldest and is “the naughtiest and most outlandish.” Rehearsals for the tour will begin immediately after hire, and the actor should be prepared to join the company in Buffalo, New York by Oct. 5. Auditions will be held by appointment on Oct. 3–4 in New York City. The musical, featuring music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham, shuttered on Broadway this past August. For more information on “Finding Neverland,” you can see the full listing here.
- 9/30/2016
- backstage.com
On May 2, 16 and 30, Feinstein's54 Below will welcomeBroadway leading ladyLaura Michelle KellyFinding Neverland, Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof in a personal, revealing evening of song and stories.You'll hear some of her most favorite songs, ranging from musical theatre classics like Don't Rain on My Parade, to current pop hits by artists such as Sara Bareilles. There will even be tunes from her favorite shows written by Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Sondheim, and Gary Barlow amp Eliot Kennedy who wrote her current Broadway venture,Finding Neverland. Laura Michelle Kelly invites you to experience her heart and a taste of what makes her feel at home. Be ready for some fun surprises and a big hearted welcome...
- 5/2/2016
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Producers of Finding Neverland, the new Broadway musical which the Associated Press calls 'Absolutely thrilling,' recently announced the forthcoming Original Cast Recording, set for release on Tuesday, June 23. The album, produced by Eliot Kennedy and David Chasefor Republic Records and under the musical direction of Mary-Mitchell Campbell, will be recorded at NYC's Avatar Studios on May 4. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photo coverage from the recording studio below...
- 5/5/2015
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Update 9:54 P.M.: Miramontez responds, and Weinstein responds, too, below.
Exclusive:
From: Office, Hw
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 4:40 Pm
To: Rick Miramontez
Subject: From Harvey Weinstein
Dear Rick,
Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers. I totally understand, there is a lot of pressure out there. You are a terrific guy, but the world of Broadway is tough. I personally will miss you — you are courageous and smart and definitely impressed me.
All my best,
Harvey
With that e-mail, Harvey Weinstein and Finding Neverland executive producer Victoria Parker ended their relationship with veteran Broadway press agent Rick Miramontez. Until Tuesday, Miramontez and Weinstein were joined at the hip in navigating the new musical through more than two years of heavy rewrites, two tryouts, cast changes and a run-up to the show’s March 15 first preview at the Nederlander-owned Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The show, based on Miramax’s 2004 Johnny Depp...
Exclusive:
From: Office, Hw
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 4:40 Pm
To: Rick Miramontez
Subject: From Harvey Weinstein
Dear Rick,
Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers. I totally understand, there is a lot of pressure out there. You are a terrific guy, but the world of Broadway is tough. I personally will miss you — you are courageous and smart and definitely impressed me.
All my best,
Harvey
With that e-mail, Harvey Weinstein and Finding Neverland executive producer Victoria Parker ended their relationship with veteran Broadway press agent Rick Miramontez. Until Tuesday, Miramontez and Weinstein were joined at the hip in navigating the new musical through more than two years of heavy rewrites, two tryouts, cast changes and a run-up to the show’s March 15 first preview at the Nederlander-owned Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The show, based on Miramax’s 2004 Johnny Depp...
- 1/23/2015
- by Jeremy Gerard
- Deadline
The American Repertory Theater A.R.T. at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus, Artistic Director and William Russo, Managing Director announced today that its world premiere production of the musical Finding Neverland, with book by James Graham, music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, directed by Diane Paulus with choreography by Mia Michaels, has reached the highest attendance record for a single production at the A.R.T. The production began previews at the Loeb Drama Center on Wednesday, July 23 and is running through Sunday, September 28, for a total of 75 performances.
- 8/27/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Well, a few things, maybe.
It’s not at all hard to understand why Harvey Weinstein turned to Diane Paulus to overhaul Finding Neverland, the musical based on Miramax’s 2004 movie starring Johnny Depp as Peter Pan creator J.M Barrie. Paulus brings a broad catholicity of taste to her work as artistic director of the non-profit American Repertory Theatre, and that wide-ranging sensibility has led to her own souped-up, physically dazzling revivals of Hair and Pippin, both of which moved to Broadway.
When a 2012 tryout in Leicester, England under the leadership of Rob Ashford was met with yawns, Weinstein sent Finding Neverland back to the drawing board. In addition to hiring Paulus, he replaced Allan Knee (who wrote The Man Who Was Peter Pan, the basis for the film) with James Graham as book writer. U.K. pop-music specialists Gary Barlow...
It’s not at all hard to understand why Harvey Weinstein turned to Diane Paulus to overhaul Finding Neverland, the musical based on Miramax’s 2004 movie starring Johnny Depp as Peter Pan creator J.M Barrie. Paulus brings a broad catholicity of taste to her work as artistic director of the non-profit American Repertory Theatre, and that wide-ranging sensibility has led to her own souped-up, physically dazzling revivals of Hair and Pippin, both of which moved to Broadway.
When a 2012 tryout in Leicester, England under the leadership of Rob Ashford was met with yawns, Weinstein sent Finding Neverland back to the drawing board. In addition to hiring Paulus, he replaced Allan Knee (who wrote The Man Who Was Peter Pan, the basis for the film) with James Graham as book writer. U.K. pop-music specialists Gary Barlow...
- 8/14/2014
- by Jeremy Gerard
- Deadline
Peter Pan is having his moment right now, with the announcement of Peter Pan Live! at NBC, and now, a stage appearance of a different sort.
The New York Times reports that Finding Neverland, a new musical based on the 2004 film starring Johnny Depp, is coming to Broadway in March. The musical will follow the life of struggling playwright J.M. Barrie, who befriends widow Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four children on his way to writing Peter Pan.
Finding Neverland marks the first time hugely successful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has led a theater production. It also has had a...
The New York Times reports that Finding Neverland, a new musical based on the 2004 film starring Johnny Depp, is coming to Broadway in March. The musical will follow the life of struggling playwright J.M. Barrie, who befriends widow Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four children on his way to writing Peter Pan.
Finding Neverland marks the first time hugely successful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has led a theater production. It also has had a...
- 8/14/2014
- by Jackson McHenry
- EW.com - PopWatch
The American Repertory Theater A.R.T. at Harvard University is presenting the world premiere of the musical Finding Neverland, with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, book by James Graham, directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus with choreography by Mia Michaels. The production is currently playing Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Ma and runs through Sunday, September 28. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge just took an exciting trip to Cambridge to bring you a special interview with the show's stars Jeremy Jordan and Laura Michelle Kelly, who play J.M. Barrie and Sylvia Llewelyn Davies. Plus, check out the first footage from the Broadway-Bound musical all in the video below...
- 8/7/2014
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
Looking much like an opening night, numerous boldfaced names were in attendance last week at a workshop for Finding Neverland, directed by Diane Paulas and starring Matthew Morrison and Laura Michelle Kelly. It'll premiere at begins performances in July 2014 at the Loeb Drama Center at The American Repertory Theater A.R.T. at Harvard University.Featuring new songs by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, Neverland previously held a workshop on August 26th, featuring Kelly, Jason Alexander, Brian d'Arcy James and Kathleen Chalfant. The new musical Finding Neverland premiered in Leicester on September 22., led by Julian Ovenden and Rosalie Craig.Adapted from the much-loved Oscar-winning Miramax film, Finding Neverland, this exquisite new production was brought to the Leicester stage by celebrated Oscar and Tony Award-winner Harvey Weinstein, with direction and choreography by Olivier and Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford Anna Christie at Donmar Warehouse, a book by Allan Knee Little Women on Broadway,...
- 4/4/2014
- by BWW Special Coverage
- BroadwayWorld.com
Gary Barlow performed at Harvey Weinstein's Academy Award Nominees Dinner last night (March 1).
The star sang a selection of songs from Weinstein's upcoming musical Finding Neverland - which Barlow co-wrote the music and lyrics for.
The Take That singer was joined on stage by West End star Laura Michelle Kelly, as well as Eliot Kennedy and Jason Alexander.
Celebrities in attendance at the pre-Oscar party included Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Bono, Robert De Niro and Sienna Miller.
Also at the star-studded event were Barlow's former X Factor colleague Nicole Scherzinger, Taylor Swift, Heidi Klum and Kim Kardashian.
12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen attended the party, while the Oscar-nominated film's lead star Chiwetel Ejiofor also made an appearance.
The movie is up for nine awards at tonight's ceremony (March 2), including 'Best Picture', 'Best Director' and 'Best Actor'.
The 2014 Oscars will be held tonight, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
The star sang a selection of songs from Weinstein's upcoming musical Finding Neverland - which Barlow co-wrote the music and lyrics for.
The Take That singer was joined on stage by West End star Laura Michelle Kelly, as well as Eliot Kennedy and Jason Alexander.
Celebrities in attendance at the pre-Oscar party included Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Bono, Robert De Niro and Sienna Miller.
Also at the star-studded event were Barlow's former X Factor colleague Nicole Scherzinger, Taylor Swift, Heidi Klum and Kim Kardashian.
12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen attended the party, while the Oscar-nominated film's lead star Chiwetel Ejiofor also made an appearance.
The movie is up for nine awards at tonight's ceremony (March 2), including 'Best Picture', 'Best Director' and 'Best Actor'.
The 2014 Oscars will be held tonight, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
- 3/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Janet Devlin has reached the goal on her PledgeMusic campaign. The singer announced plans to fan-fund her first collection towards the end of 2012, and needed to reach a certain target to raise money to complete work on her material. Devlin reached the goal on PledgeMusic on December 31 and so she will now team up with Eliot Kennedy (Spice Girls, Delta Goodrem, Bryan Adams) in the studio to finish the project. Fans who pledged money will receive a download of the future album and exclusive updates from Devlin, while greater pledges can secure (more)...
- 1/3/2013
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
The Reason 4 have premiered the music video for their debut single 'Take It All'. The pop four-piece, who missed out on the X Factor finals last year, have been snapped up by one of the world's biggest music publishers Sony Atv and are the first act to be signed up by major new entertainment outfit FarWest Music. The Reason 4 are also under the guidance of Eliot Kennedy, who was one of the driving forces behind pop acts including the Spice Girls and Take That. Kennedy said of the group: "Once every decade or so there are these phenomenal artists that come along. I have (more)...
- 6/28/2011
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
Record producer Eliot Kennedy will soon have an Asian version of the famous Brit band Spice Girls. He will be travelling across Japan, Korea, China, the Philippines and India hunting for talent as part of a televised show called Project Lotus, which will be aired on Zee Café.The TV show will be filmed as a documentary style programme, which follows the project from conception to release. The first segment to be filmed was the song writing camp held at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, UK. Says Elliot, “We wrote 16 songs that will make up a ...
- 8/2/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
FarWest Entertainment, founders of British pop girl group Spice Girls, is planning an all-Asian girls band and is on the lookout for a talented candidate in India.FarWest has launched a global initiative 'Project Lotus', which is a movement to find, train, groom, form and launch a global and international Pan-Asian girl band aka the Asian Spice Girls.The band will bring together five good-looking, intelligent and talented young Asian women from China, Japan, South Korea and India.'This is really Asia's time on the world stage and there's no better way to connect the world than through music and entertainment. We hope we will build a group that will blaze the way for more talented Asian performers in the international entertainment scene,' Jon Niermann, CEO FarWest Entertainment and former president of Walt Disney (Asia), said in a statement.Producer Eliot Kennedy, who has worked extensively with the original girl band,...
- 7/29/2010
- Filmicafe
- While what else did you expect? It’s a diner party where the guests drink (sometimes get drunk) and make their speeches a tad to long (Beatty), it’s a predictable awards show where newbies make insignificant victory speeches and where acting vets have at least one great line to deliver. It’s a moment where I get to know more about what’s going on in T.V land, and a moment when I ponder whether I should ever give a mini-series a chance. Kudos go to the Hfp for picking Borat for best comedy actor (I didn’t think they had the ‘balls’) – but the real question is Dreamgirls for real? Despite picking up 3 awards, I have yet to see it, and probably won’t but will it be a contender during the bigger party next month. We’ll see how the noms turn out next week.
- 1/16/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
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