La Jolla Playhouse can now boast three world premieres for its 2011\/12 season, as the venue has announced the production of “Finding Neverland.” The play is based on the book by Allan Knee and scored by the Grey Gardens writing team of Scott Frankel (music) and Michael Korie (lyrics). “Finding Neverland” will be directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford, who also directed “Cry-Baby,” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” \u00a0“The addition of this new musical enhances our already astonishing season,” said Playhouse artistic director Christopher Ashley. “We\u2019re delighted to bring back to the Playhouse Rob Ashford, one of the most sought-after directors on Broadway, as well as welcome this new, award-winning creative team to the Playhouse family.”\u00a0 The musical tells the story of the boys who inspired the literary masterpiece “Peter Pan.” In “Finding Neverland,” Scottish playwright J.M. Barrie is threatened by crippling writers block and he meets a woman, whose spirited young boys provide the inspiration he needs. The play is based on the 2004 Academy Award-nominated film, which was adapted from librettist Allan Knee\u2019s play, “The Man Who Was Peter Pan.” Subscriptions to La Jolla Playhouse\u2019s 2011\/12 season are available by calling (858) 550-1010 or by visiting lajollaplayhouse.org.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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