OFC Creations presents the first Rochester-produced production of Finding Neverland, starring Ross McCorkell, September 25 through October19, as part of the “Broadway in Brighton” series. Ross (Rosé) McCorkell is best known from season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and off-Broadway’s Titaníque as well as playing Aunt Em and Glinda in Geva Theatre’s 2023 Wizard of Oz. The show also features the costumes from the original national tour.
Based on the Oscar-winning movie, Finding Neverland tells the uplifting story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful, widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible, and the wonder of childhood lasts forever.
The show’s bubbly pop score comes courtesy of British singer Gary Barlow (formerly of the boy band Take That) and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Eliot Kennedy, who’s penned tunes for the likes of The Spice Girls and Bryan Adams. Weaving together real-life events and flights of fancy into the world of The Lost Boys and Captain Hook, don’t miss this musical as it swashbuckles its way to you.
“Playing a Scottish artist with a moustache going through a midlife crisis, turned diva moment? I’ll TRY!!” jokes Ross (Rosé) McCorkell. “Can’t wait to lead this company and bring this beautiful story to life this fall with OFC Creations.”
“Finding Neverland is a show truly meant for the whole family and the perfect season opener for Broadway in Brighton,” shares Eric Vaughn Johnson, Executive Director of OFC and director of the production. “We have a truly dynamic cast including Ross McCorkell, as well as returning cast members from last year’s season, Channing Weir (The Boy from Oz/Judy Garland) and David Autovino (Producers/Max), as well as a cast of talented local youth actors playing the children.”
Rounding out the cast are professional performers from across the country, with OFC one of the first regional theatres in the country to present this hit musical. Finding Neverland is presented through special arrangement.
Finding Neverland opens OFC’s 2025-2026 Broadway In Brighton Series with a focus on the importance of family – the family you are born into and your chosen family found along life’s journey. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and OFC strives to reflect this beauty on its stage. The season continues with:
•Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas: The Musical, starring Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin as Mrs. Alice “Ma” Otter (from Disney’s Out of the Box and Sesame English)
•Dr.Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, starring Garrett Clayton as The Grinch (from Teen Beach Movie, The Fosters, and Hairspray LIVE!)
•Hello, Dolly!, starring Elaine Hendrix as Dolly Gallagher Levi (from Disney’s The Parent Trap, SNL’s Superstar, and the cult classic Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion), Myk Watford as Horace Vandergelder (from Apple TV’s For All Mankind and MGM’s Respect), with Tyler Hardwick as Cornelius Hackl (from Broadway’s Motown The Musical and Once on This Island)
•The Bodyguard: The Musical, starring Aliyah Khaylyn as Rachel Marron (standout performer from Season 26 of NBC’s The Voice)
•Over the Rainbow: The Golden Girls Musical, where our favorite ladies are back in a world premiere!
•Additionally, there is a special series add-on! Home For The Holidays with The Calamari Sisters!
For additional information about OFC’s Broadway in Brighton series or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.ofccreations.com.
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