(WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- The West Milford Players presents Finding Nemo, Jr. across two weekends from November 7-15, 2025. This is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But 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 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.
Performances take place Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm, Saturday, November 8 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm; and Saturday, November 15 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. All performances are at West Milford Presbyterian Church (1452 Union Valley Road) in West Milford, New Jersey.
Tickets are $22 for adults; $20 for children, students and seniors. Tickets are available for purchase online. Some of the proceeds will benefit Sea Turtle Recovery at Turtle Back Zoo & Oceana Marine Wildlife Adoption.
The production is directed by Erika K. Crocco and Gabriella A. Crocco with choreography by Gabriella A. Crocco.
Finding Nemo, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
The West Milford Players have been doing local, live theater since 1980. The company consists of a Board with hard working, dedicated individuals whose goals are to educate and entertain people of all ages. In addition to bringing live theater to the area, with each show performed, they support a charity of their choosing where a portion of the proceeds will help those in need. They generally perform three (3) shows per season and have been nominated by the Perry's in various fields. They are proud of the work they do, not only on stage, but with all the charities they have helped over the years.
