Moana Jr.
Show Dates: April 22-24 & April 29 – May 1
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i & Mark Mancina
Book Adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton
Based on the 2016 Disney film Moana
Directed by Cynthia Higginson
Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
Celebrating the rich history of Oceania and based on the beliefs and cultures of the people of the Pacific Islands, Moana was developed in collaboration with an Oceanic Trust – a group of anthropologists, cultural practitioners, historians, linguists, and choreographers from the Pacific Islands. The same respect and attention to detail used to develop the film was carried forward in the creation of this stage adaptation.
CAST LIST
Moana Norah Holzmacher
Maui Connor McCloud
Chief Ancestors Addison Cooper, Margaret Hacke, Charlie Holzmacher
Gramma Tala Claire Wright
Chief Sui Layne Kretzinger
Sina Olivia Smith
Pua Jane Holzmacher
Hei Hei Eloise Watson
Tamatoa Izzy Miller
Left Claw Lydia Ressler
Right Claw Kaiyah Bubniak
Gate Monster Jack Flick
Te Fiti/Te Kā Claire Oliver
Featured Ensemble Violet Perkins, Gabriella Sosmena, Zoe Jennings, Elliott Hicks, Charlotte Stewart, Jonas Croke, Grace Davis, Jordan Oakes
Ocean Ensemble Kyleigh Nguyen (featured dancer), Isabelle Maughan (featured dancer), Ursula Phillips-Eccles, Collin Littrell, Rayleigh Brandon, Maya Sadler, Ella Sadler, Margot Wright, Henry Croke, Nylah Stimage