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Grown-Up Alice Escapes to Neverland in Enchanting New Musical
1 Nov, 2025
Summary
- • New musical "Alice in Neverland" bridges the worlds of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan"
- • Follows an adult Alice who returns to Neverland to recapture her childlike wonder
- • Features an all-star cast including Beth Leavel as the Queen of Hearts
In an enchanting new development, a musical stage play titled "Alice in Neverland" is set to transport audiences to a world where the realms of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan" collide. The play, which will host industry presentations in New York on November 6-7, 2025, follows the story of a grown-up Alice who, disillusioned with adulthood, escapes to the fantastical land of Neverland in a bid to recapture her childlike vivacity.
As the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur, the wish to never grow up takes on a new and dangerous meaning. The production features an impressive cast, including Jane Bruce as Alice, Akron Watson as James, Jake Pedersen as Peter, Jackera Davis as Tinker Bell, and the acclaimed Beth Leavel as the Queen of Hearts.
With book, music, and lyrics by Phil Kenny and Reston Williams, and direction by Catie Davis, "Alice in Neverland" promises to be a captivating and visually stunning theatrical experience. The production boasts choreography by Dominique Kelley, puppet design by Nicholas Mahon, music supervision by Kris Kukul, and music direction by Adam Laird.
