Finding Neverland the Musical

[LaVieBoheme5]

Posted: 8/8/14 at 3:32pm

A few of my friends and I just drove 14 hours from Lansing, Michigan to Boston, MA to see a preview of Finding Neverland the musical starring Jeremy Jordan, Laura Michelle Kelly, and many other talented folks. It would be impossible to sum up my experience in a few short words but I will try. We expected to be entertained and at best, to have a new show to add to our list of favorites; however, we received so much more than words can express.

The show was fully of whimsy and magic - you actually clapped along believing in fairies and ticking crocodiles. At times I was literally breathless and in awe of the talent that shone before us - the choreography, the acting, the singing, the writing, the set - it was all an experience to behold. The cast (including Jeremy and Laura!) humbly and patiently greeted the fans after the show making it an altogether unbelievable experience.

We loved the show so much we bought tickets to the next night's show - our last in Boston before returning home. Again, even with several notable changes from the previous night, we were swept away in the magic that is Finding Neverland. Just when we thought this trip could not get better we happened to notice, sitting a mere 3 rows in front of us, Jonathan Groff!!! It took everything in us not to burst out of our seats right then, but we waited until the end of the show to ask for a picture.

Jonathan posed for a picture and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us. We quickly told him about seeing him in Spring Awakening and how we travel whenever we can to see musicals. He introduced us to several cast members remarking, "These girls, they are social workers in Michigan and they drove 14 hours to see you guys twice!" For a moment, in a circle created by Jonathan, the cast, and us - we felt encased in a perfect little Broadway bubble!

We will cherish these memories for years and years. I had to share it with the Broadway World who I know can truly appreciate and relate to the magic that we experienced!

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 8/8/14 at 5:15pm

What a fantastic experience it sounds like you had! Thanks for sharing your story and the picture. I'll be seeing the show this weekend, and now I'm even more excited.

[LaVieBoheme5]

Posted: 8/8/14 at 5:47pm

You will not be disappointed - let me know what you think! Have fun!!

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 8/8/14 at 7:03pm

Thank you! I'll be sure to report back with a review.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/8/14 at 7:46pm

^ Please feel free to use the review thread that already exists instead of starting another thread for a single review.

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 8/8/14 at 9:17pm

Don't fret, I've already been posting in that thread so I'm well aware of its existence. I was merely acknowledging the enthusiasm of this poster who likely wasn't cognizant of the other one. Thank you for pointing that out to me, though.







Updated On: 8/8/14 at 09:17 PM

[LaVieBoheme5]

Posted: 8/8/14 at 9:31pm

I wasn't aware of the other post - thanks!