In collaboration with the Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust, Nelson Youth Theatre is excited to bring Moana Jr to 2021!

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. Join us and all your favourite characters for an epic journey of self-discovery as she learns to harness her birth-given mana that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.