INAUGURAL PRODUCTION

FIRST TIME ON THE CIVIC STAGE

ABOUT THE SHOW: FINDING NEMO JR. is a school of theatre arts production

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s School of Theatre Arts programs join together to present Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. This 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo features new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

“Filled with catchy songs and dazzling movement, this beloved story made us laugh and maybe shed a small tear.” – Broadway World

Rated: G for the whole family

 

 

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

March 25 – 28, 2027 (Thursday – Saturday at 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm)

TICKETS

CLICK HERE for tickets.

Sponsor

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is proudly sponsored by Centennial Securities. Additional sponsorships available; interested in learning more? CLICK HERE for details.

Accessible Programming AND RESOURCES

ASL Interpretation: March 25 | Pre-Show Touch Tour, Audio Description: March 27 | Relaxed Environment: March 26 |  Spotlight Social Club: March 21

Learn more about accessibility at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre HERE.

AUDITION

CLICK HERE to learn more. See below for prerequisites.

*Auditions will ONLY be open to Students in Grades 2-12, who are actively enrolled in the Young Artist Studio cohort, enrolled in the City Wide Drama Club Program, OR who have independently completed the required Prerequisites in the School of Theatre Arts:

Any CORE Acting OR CORE Musical Theatre course in the 25/26 or 26/27 School Year, PLUS one additional choice between:

One week of Summer Camp (26) OR any other GRCT School of Theatre Arts class (25/26 or 26/27). Explore class offerings HERE.

MEET THE CAST

Check back here to meet the cast in mid-December.

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Allyson Paris

Music Director: Emily Volz Mills

Choreographer: Mr. Torrey Thomas

Stage Manager: Allison Baker

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Check back to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

DIGITAL PLAYBILL

Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.

MEDIA AND MARKETING

From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here.

For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.

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