Finding Neverland

Act One

The curtain is closed, and suddenly a little light appears, dancing playfully. When the curtain opens, Peter Pan chases this light - it’s Tinkerbell. Together, the boy who never grew up and his fairy dance around playwright James (J.M.) Barrie, welcoming the audience to a story within a story, and explaining how much his life changed within one year (“If the World Turned Upside Down”). Suddenly, the scene transitions into a party for opening night of Barrie’s new play The Wedding Date, and Barrie’s wife Mary implores him to join in the celebration (“All of London Is Here Tonight”). Charles Frohman, the producer of Barrie’s play, and the acting company compliment and honor the play, but Barrie is unable to rise to the occasion, feeling despondent and without any creativity left, asking “Is this all I have left?” After the song, Frohman explains that they all must play parts in their lives, whether a successful playwright or theatre producer. After Frohman and Barrie leave, some