Journey Theater presents family-focused ‘Finding Nemo, Jr.’ musical

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Journey Theater’s upcoming theatrical performance of the “Finding Nemo, Jr.” musical will debut at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground.

Additional showings will run Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 8 through Nov. 16, a press release by Journey Theater stated.

To view the complete performance schedule or to purchase tickets, visit journeytheater.org, or call 360-750-8550. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for youth and seniors. Tickets are also available at the door for an additional $2 fee, the press release stated.

“Finding Nemo, Jr.” is a 60-minute musical adaption of the Oscar award-winning Pixar Movie “Finding Nemo.” The story follows the adventure of Marlin, the anxious clownfish, who leaves the safety of home to rescue his kidnapped son, Nemo. A vibrant cast of characters supports Marlin and Nemo as the father-son duo travel across the ocean to reunite, the Music Theatre International website stated.



The performance features memorable songs, such as “Just Keep Swimming,” and new musical numbers by award-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the website stated.

The organization’s production of “Finding Nemo, Jr.” is directed by Jeff McHenry and Starleen Benke, with choreography by Rhonda Ward, according to the Journey Theater website.

Journey Theatre is a Jesus-centered nonprofit organization founded in 2002 that offers performing arts classes to Clark County youth. The organization hosts a summer community theater and performs six shows a year, the website stated.