San Jose’s Playful People Productions is thrilled to present a brand new musical: Disney’s Finding Nemo JR, a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar mhovie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Three casts of children, ages four to 12, will each take their turn performing this delightfully charming musical on the stage.

In Finding Nemo JR., Marlin — an anxious and over-protective clownfish — lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world. 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 the ever-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. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Finding Nemo JR. is directed by Emily Pennington and Shannon Santandrea, with vocal direction by Marcia Cope-Hart.