OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series™ Presents
Finding Neverland
Book by James Graham, Music and Lyrics by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy, Based on the Miramax Motion Picture written by David Magee and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee
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Performances September 25-October 19, 2025 at the OFC Creations Theatre Center
Run time approximately 2 hours 15 minutes plus intermission; Appropriate for all ages, no children under 5 permitted
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Starring Ross 'Rosé' McCorkell as J.M. Barrie
From Season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race and Off-Broadway's Titaníque
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 glorious musical as it swashbuckles its way to you!
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"Pure bliss! Beautiful and wondrous." The Huffington Post
Ross McCorkell, better known as “Rosé,” is a Scottish-American multi-faceted entertainer; singer, recording artist, actor, voice actor, composer, arranger, writer, editor, and world-renowned drag queen. And so excited to return to Rochester! Although most recognized as a finalist on Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Rosé has also made television appearances on iCarly, America’s Got Talent, and The Voice, where she sang alongside girl group, Stephanie’s Child, in a historical performance with pop icon, Jessie J. Recent theatrical credits include Princess Diana in the recent original London production of The Diana Mixtape, Glinda in The Wizard of Oz at Geva, and Victor Garber in the NYC Off-Broadway production of the global hit, Titanique. Rosé also recently voiced several characters in the new animated film, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero. Earlier this year, Rosé co-produced and released their debut solo EP, “oh, boy,” available on all streaming platforms. Rosé is a BFA graduate of Wichita State University. @omgheyrose
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The first Rochester-produced production of Finding Neverland is under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, featuring a cast of professional performers from across the country. OFC will be one of the first regional theatres in the country to present this hit musical. Finding Neverland is presented through special arrangement.
The Cast of Finding Neverland
J.M Barrie – Ross "Rosé" McCorkle*
Charles Frohman/Hook – David Autovino*
Sylvia Llewelyn Davies – Channing Weir*
Mrs. Du Maurier – Allyn Van Dusen
Mary Barrie – Courtney Schutt
Lord Cannan/Henshaw – Tripp Hanson
George – Hunter Bromberg & Cameron Korzinski
Jack – Jack Hartman & Tristan Jordan
Peter – Gus Brodhead & TJ Trinchitella
Michael – Henry Way & Benjamin DeBenedetto
Ensemble/Thomas – Raheem Fielder-Bey
Ensemble/Turpin – Noah Alexander Price
Ensemble/Elliot – Eric Schutt
Ensemble/Cromer – Nicholas Mastrodomenico
Ensemble/Jones – Laura Jean Diekmann
Ensemble/Dorothy Potter – Ariana Rivera
Ensemble/Bassett – Lydia Diekmann
Ensemble/Peter Pan – Sophia LaCorte
Swings for Ensemble – Mitchell Canfield & Mandi Lynn Griffith
Porthos – Lulu Vaughn
*The Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
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Thurs, September 25 at 7:30PM (Preview)
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Friday, September 26 at 7:30PM
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Saturday, September 27 at 2PM
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Saturday, September 27 at 7:30PM
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Sunday, September 28 at 2PM
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Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30PM
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Thursday, October 2 at 7:30PM
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Friday, October 3 at 7:30PM*
*ASL Interpreted Performance -
Saturday, October 4 at 2PM
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Saturday, October 4 at 7:30PM
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Sunday, October 5 at 2PM
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Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30PM
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Thursday, October 9 at 7:30PM
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Friday, October 10 at 7:30PM
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Saturday, October 11 at 2PM
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Saturday, October 11 at 7:30PM
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Sunday, October 12 at 2PM
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Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30PM
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Thursday, October 16 at 7:30PM
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Friday, October 17 at 7:30PM
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Saturday, October 18 at 2PM
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Saturday, October 18 at 7:30PM
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Sunday, October 19 at 2PM
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Ticket holders for the Friday, September 26th performance of Finding Neverland are invited to arrive early, between 6PM and 7:30PM, to enjoy happy hour drinks, charcuterie, raffles and live music. There is no additional cost to attend and no need to RSVP. Join us in celebrating the beginning of the 2025-2026 season!