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Contemporary audiences will have the chance to experience some of that wonder this summer when the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) recaptures the spirit of the boy who would never grow up in its premiere of “Finding Neverland.” The new musical, about the real-life genesis of Barrie’s groundbreaking work, runs from July 23 through Sept. 28.

“It’s exhausting,” says Jordan. “It’s demanding in all sorts of ways. The first act is physically demanding. The second act is more emotionally demanding. And then you figure that I’m onstage for almost the entire show – I leave for only about seven minutes total.”

Best known for his Tony-nominated turn in Broadway’s Newsies and his role on the NBC series Smash, Jordan will star as Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie…. The story follows Barrie’s developing relationship with the family that inspired his most famous fictional character.