REPUBLIC RECORDS ANNOUNCES FINDING NEVERLAND (SONGS FROM THE MUSICAL) ALBUM OUT APRIL 21ST
FEATURING JOHN LEGEND, NICK JONAS, RITA ORA, MATTHEW MORRISON AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
New York, NY (February 26, 2015)
– In tandem with the Broadway debut of Weinstein Live Entertainment’s
Finding Neverland, with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot
Kennedy, Republic Records announces Finding Neverland (Songs from the
Musical) to be released on April 21st.
The record will feature marquee artists, such as Rita Ora,
reinterpreting songs from the production in addition to contributions by
star Matthew Morrison and composer Gary Barlow. Academy Award- and
Grammy Award-winner John Legend and superstar Nick Jonas also join the
compilation—as officially announced today.
“When I first heard Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy’s bold and exciting
music for ‘Finding Neverland,’ I loved the mix of their contemporary
sound with this classic and timeless story,” said producer Harvey
Weinstein. ”This album is a great opportunity to have some of today’s
most popular and innovative recording artists help introduce the music
to the world.”
“I am always looking for ways the theater can reach a broader audience,
and to have all these incredible recording artists re-imagining the
songs from our show is thrilling,” said Director Diane Paulus.
Republic Records Executive Vice President and West Coast General Manager
Tom Mackay comments, “We’re working together with The Weinstein
Company to create a very unique musical companion that will augment the
production and expand its influence. It’s a thrilling project.”
This past weekend, Rita Ora, Matthew Morrison, and Gary Barlow took the
stage at the Weinstein Company’s legendary pre-Oscar party to perform
songs from Finding Neverland for the very first time. They enchanted the
entire audience, increasing excitement for the forthcoming release.
Watch a clip of Rita Ora’s performance of “Play” HERE and Matthew Morrison’s of “Neverland” HERE!
More news and information about Finding Neverland (Songs from the Musical) will be released soon!
Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture by David Magee, and
the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee, Finding Neverland follows
the relationship between playwright J. M. Barrie and the family that
inspired Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up – one of the most
beloved stories of all time. Starring Matthew Morrison (“Glee,” South Pacific), Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier,” La Cage aux Folles) and Laura Michelle Kelly (Mary Poppins),
the production is directed by Tony®-winner Diane
Paulus (Pippin, Hair)with book by Olivier Award®-nominee James Graham,
music and lyrics by multi-award winning singer songwriter Gary
Barlow (Take That) and Grammy Award®-winner Eliot Kennedy, choreography
by Emmy Award®-winner Mia Michaels (“So You Think You Can Dance,” Cirque
du Soleil’s Delirium), this new musical, packed with mesmerizing
visuals, irresistible songs and plenty of laughs, is a timeless story
about the power of imagination… and spectacular proof that you never
really have to grow up. Finding Neverland begins performances on March 15 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) with an official opening slated for April 15. For more information, please visit www.FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com.