Lees-McRae Summer Theatre

Finding Neverland

Book by James Graham
Music & Lyrics by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy
Directed by Jarrett W. Koski
Music Direction by Rob Dingman

Based on the Miramax Motion Picture written by David Magee and the play "The Man Who Was Peter Pan" by Allan Knee

June 10–15, 2027

Finding Neverland is a magical and uplifting musical that tells the inspiring true story behind the creation of Peter Pan. When playwright J.M. Barrie befriends Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four young sons, their adventures spark his imagination and lead him to create one of the world's most beloved stories. Filled with breathtaking visuals, memorable music, and heartfelt emotion, Finding Neverland celebrates the power of imagination, friendship, and believing in the impossible.

Come From Away

Book, Music and Lyrics by IRENE SANKOFF and DAVID HEIN
Directed by DR. JANET BARTON SPEER
Musical Direction by ROB DINGMAN

July 1–7, 2027

Come From Away is the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, following the events of September 11, 2001. When 38 planes were unexpectedly diverted there, the town's residents opened their homes, hearts, and community to strangers from around the world, transforming a moment of uncertainty into an extraordinary display of kindness and compassion.

Filled with soaring music, unforgettable characters, and heartfelt humor, Come From Away celebrates the power of human connection in the face of adversity. This award-winning musical reminds us that even in the darkest moments, generosity, hope, and community can bring people together in remarkable ways.

LEES-MCRAE SUMMER THEATRE
By arrangement with
CAMERON MACKINTOSH
Presents a new production of
BOUBLIL and SCHÖNBERG'S

LES MISÉRABLES

A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG

Based on a novel by VICTOR HUGO

Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
Lyrics by HERBERT KRETZMER
Original French Text by ALAIN BOUBLIL and JEAN-MARC NATEL
Additional material by JAMES FENTON
Adapted and originally directed by TREVOR NUNN and JOHN CAIRD

Orchestrations by STEPHEN METCALFE
CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE and STEPHEN BROOKER
Original Orchestrations by JOHN CAMERON

Directed by DR. JANET BARTON SPEER
Musical Direction by NINA ALLBERT

Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International and CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD

July 27–August 1, 2027

Les Misérables is one of the world's most beloved and enduring musicals, an epic story of love, sacrifice, redemption, and hope. Set in 19th-century France, it follows Jean Valjean, a former prisoner seeking a new life while being relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert. Against a backdrop of revolution and social upheaval, the lives of unforgettable characters intertwine in a powerful journey that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Featuring a soaring score including favorites such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, and Bring Him Home, Les Misérables is a theatrical masterpiece that continues to inspire audiences around the globe.