An hour-long Disney musical for kids and adults following Marlin and Dory as they rescue Nemo, with heart, humor and underwater adventure.
Disney's Finding Nemo Jr opens at the Walnut Street Theatre on May 8, 2027, and runs through May 30. It's an hour-long musical geared toward kids in grades K-6 and their adult friends, so it's a good length for little ones who might struggle with a full evening.
The story follows the one you know: Marlin and Dory journey across the ocean to rescue Nemo, meeting a colorful cast of sea creatures along the way. It's built around the themes of courage, friendship and family, with music running throughout. The hour-long runtime means it moves quickly, which is usually the sweet spot for a family outing.
The production is part of the 2026-27 WST for Kids series at the Walnut Street Theatre, which is America's oldest theatre, founded in 1808. The theatre runs its season across three stages: the Mainstage, the Independence Studio on 3, and the WST for Kids, so this is one of several kids' productions they'll be putting on over the course of the season.
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Performances are at 11 AM on Wednesdays and 10:30 AM on Saturdays, with an 11 AM ASL performance included in the run. Box office tickets are available online 24/7 and include a $2.50 historic preservation fee per show. The theatre is at 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
