The Theatre for Young Audiences adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie FINDING NEMO, with music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen). 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.
"...The story is one that is about love, resilience,perseverence, and of course bravery. Our main characters are of course fish. Nemo’s mother passes away so Nemo ( an adorable Avelyn Lena Choi) is raised by her father, Marlin ( Devin DeSantis plays this role to perfection), but e cannot seem to do this on his own. Nemo gets picked up by nets and is taken far away to an aquarium. There Nemo plots with others to escape and find his way back to the ocean."
"...This special show is a sumptuous, song-filled story of the sea for all ages. Even if theatergoers are unfamiliar with the animated Disney/Pixar film, they will absolutely adore this 50-minute theatrical story about an overly protective single parent and his brave, little kiddo clownfish. While enjoying the delightful musical, parents and children will learn valuable lessons about being brave and learning to become strong and independent. And it's certain that Amber Mak's joyous and magical production will always be remembered as one of Marriott's finest, most creative and polished productions in their history of Theatre for Young Audiences. So please treat yourself and your family this Fall. Swim on over to Lincolnshire, settle in your seats and simply "Go With the Flow!""
"...Under the masterful direction of Amber Mak, who also choreographed the show, the underwater world of the coral reef, home to Marlin and his son Nemo, comes to life through the ingenious use of puppetry, colorful costumes and props, along with the skillful use of lighting."
"..."Disney's Finding Nemo," the current Marriott Lincolnshire production for their Theatre for Young Audiences series, is a stunning staged musical remake of the 2003 Disney Pixar film with elaborately creative puppetry. The actors are resplendent in dabbled blues, yellows and purple colored onesies as they energetically and believably bring the adorable seafaring characters to life in the best visual display and use of puppets I've seen in my two decades of reviewing."
