Photo by Carol Rosegg
The World is turning upside down over at Neverland (aka The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre) as the faces change, but the spectacle remains the same. This is your final chance to catch Tony nominee and "Frasier" favourite Kelsey Grammer in the role of Charles Frohman (as well as the dastardly Captain Hook) on Broadway. His final performance is scheduled for 3rd April 2016. And if that wasn't enough, it's also your first chance to see Britain's favourite tenor - the internationally celebrated Alfie Boe - assume the leading role of J.M. Barrie from 29th March. That's why Finding Neverland has got to be our #ShowOfTheWeek!
Although it has been reported that Grammer will think a happy thought and fly over to the other side of the Atlantic to make his West End debut as he joins Mr. Boe in the London transfer of Finding Neverland, this week is the only week you'll be able to catch the two stars on stage together in New York City.
I am unashamed to say that Finding Neverland was one of my favourite shows of 2015. Granted I may be a little biased, having followed the career of singer-songwriter Gary Barlow since my teenage years with great enthusiasm, but I feel the musical's complete exclusion from last year's Tony Awards totally unjust. The score is filled with instantly catchy melodies and the production itself is filled to the brim with imagination, courtesy of its formidable director Diane Paulus. I'm also a huge admirer of the show's leading lady Laura Michelle Kelly, who brings such a tenderness and vulnerability to the role of Sylvia Llewellyn Davies.
Read our exclusive interview with Laura Michelle Kelly HERE.
For my money's worth, Finding Neverland is the ultimate show for the whole family. The barrage of Peter Pan references are sure to delight the youngsters in the audience, whilst the romance element in the plot (based during a time of strict, social restrictions) will provide much intrigue for older members of the audience. The musical number "Play" dwells on the desire to re-awaken the child within and that's something we can all strive for during these times of political and social unrest.
So, join us at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre as Kelsey Grammer prepares to "live by the Hook" for one last time in New York City and as Alfie Boe's "feet don't touch the ground" as Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie!
Click here for tickets to Finding Neverland for performances through to 18 December 2016 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Matthew Morrison (J.M. Barrie) & Kelsey Grammer (Captain Hook) in Finding Neverland More Production PhotosOriginally published on