NYTimes.com: As long-suffering authorities like the Wright Brothers and Icarus could have told you, becoming airborne is never easy. That’s the lesson being contemplated, on several levels, by “Finding Neverland,” the ever-evolving, highly determined Broadway-bound children’s musical that opened on Wednesday night at the American Repertory Theater here.
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It's interesting to hear about the growing trend of "childrens musicals." Between "13 the musical" and the broadway and London hit "Matilda," shows are slowly beginning to be geared towards younger audiences, not just old aristocrats who can afford to see a ton of expensive theatre. I, for one, think that that is great.
I saw this production of Finding Neverland shortly after it opened, and I felt compelled to tell anyone who would listen for weeks afterward that it was the most incredible show I have seen in my eighteen years. I have to say, it is not a "children's show." It is a show for anyone who has ever been a child, anyone who has had a child, anyone who has had a parent, or anyone who has ever loved any other person in any capacity. The show is gorgeous, captivating, and totally magical. I have never been so moved by a performance. There were scenes that were not sad, but so beautiful that they brought me to tears. It was incredibly emotionally charged with beautiful energy and an incredibly well executed vision.
I will sing this production's praises until I have no voice.
I remember watching the movie back when it came out and I remember loving it (I don't actually know if I did or not... but I think I did). They story just makes you want to believe in fairytales and it makes you want play with your imagination! During the Tony Awards was when I heard that they were doing the show on Broadway and I had this nostalgic pull!! Of course it would be cool if they were able to go airborne but I can see how safety is at the forefront of concerns. I wonder if it will be a good musical though. Everyone who has seen a production of 'Finding Neverland' has loved it and said it was one of the most magical experiences of your life. But for some reason, I feel like the movie might stand as more magical and entrancing. I think live shows are amazing and nothing compares to them but film is also a strong medium that can really just suck you in.
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