LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.—It can be difficult to transform a popular film into a stage musical. So much can go wrong. Can the theatrical presentation remain faithful to the screen story? Are the characters recognizable? Will the change in medium make a big difference? For a musical to succeed, all those questions require a positive answer and a strong production. Fortunately, the production of “Disney’s Finding Nemo,” now at the Marriott Theatre rises to the challenge.
Fans of the 2003 Disney Pixar film will not be disappointed with the Marriott Theatre for Young Audience’s musical; the story is faithful to the Disney version. Those who’ve never seen the movie will be enchanted with the spectacle.
