According to the Daily Mail, Gary Barlow is to join Scott Frankel and Michael Korie as a co-composer of the West End production of Finding Neverland.
The musical, which is adapted from the Oscar-winning film, premiered at Leicester Curve last year to mixed reviews so the producer, Harvey Weinstein, asked the Take That star to write some new songs for the show.
The musical, which is adapted from the Oscar-winning film, premiered at Leicester Curve last year to mixed reviews so the producer, Harvey Weinstein, asked the Take That star to write some new songs for the show.
Playwright James Graham has joined the Finding Neverland creative team to rewrite the book following the recent success of his play This House at the National Theatre. Diane Paulus has also joined the creative team as the show's new Director.
Harvey Weinstein, co-founder of The Weinstein Company, said "Gary is someone I've long admired, and in my opinion, he is one of the finest song writers in the world. I am hugely excited to be working with a visionary director like Diane Paulus and James Graham who is one of Britain's most exciting young playwrights."
Gary Barlow said "This is something I've always wanted to do so it's a real privilege to be involved. I'm really enjoying working with the team and I love the story; it's also great to be working with a legendary creative like Harvey Weinstein."
Finding Neverland tells the story of the life of author J.M. Barrie and the inspiration behind his classic play, The Adventures of Peter Pan. The 2004 film starred Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. The show is rumored to be opening in the West End at some point next year.
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