Peter Pan at Ohio Theatre in Columbus

This high-flying Broadway hit has been amazing audiences of all ages for almost 70 years and is now being revived in a new adaptation by visionary playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The nostalgia-filled adventure begins when PETER PAN and his playful sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the Darling children’s bedroom late at night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and some happy thoughts, the children are transported on a magical adventure they will never forget. This fun-filled musical is overflowing with excitement and adventure, featuring iconic and timeless songs like “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the inner child in us all. Join the Darling children as they go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on until the morning – your family and friends will be Hooked!

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“Peter Pan: The Hit Broadway Musical rekindled my youthful spirit and left me wistful for the days of unbridled imagination” – BuzzNews

Synopsis

PETER PAN tells the classic and timeless J.M. Barrie story about a young boy who refuses to grow up. On a mission to find stories to entertain and inspire his young cohorts in Neverland – an island refuge for “Lost Boys” – Peter Pan goes back to the real world and meets the Darling children: Wendy, Michael, and John. The children join Peter on his journey back to the magical Neverland, where they learn to fly, go on exciting adventures, defeat the evil Captain Hook, and become changed forever. J.M. Barrie’s imaginative story shines a bright light on a celebrated score that includes adored songs like “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” “Tender Shepherd,” “Never Never Land,” and “Distant Melody.” A fun-filled Broadway hit featuring “singing pirates, daring sword fights, and fantastical make-believe,” PETER PAN is a tale that is filled to the brim with magic, delight, and fairy dust.

“Peter Pan will make you believe that dreams do come true” – New City Stage

Creative Team

The all-new touring theater production of the 1954 classic Moose Charlap-Carolyn Leigh musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s PETER PAN has a star-studded cast. The sixteen-year-old Nolan Almeida takes on the lead role as Peter Pan, along with Cody Garcia (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tour) as Captain Hook, Hawa Kamara as Wendy, and Raye Zaragoza as Tiger Lily. The full cast is complimented by Shefali Deshpande as Mrs. Darling, Kurt Perry as Smee, William Foon and Micah Turner Lee alternate as John, and Reed Epley and Jayden Guarneri alternate as Michael. The ensemble includes Charles Antenen, Jonah Barricklo, Eric Allen Boyd, Christina Hélène Braa, Brandon Gille, Ryan Perry Marks, Michael Marrero, Kenny Ramos, Hannah Schmidt, Kiara Williams. The swings are Tony Collins, Bailey Frankenberg, Leo Gallegos, and Cheyenne Omani.

Tony nominee Lonny Price (from Sunset Boulevard, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill) wears the hat of director, while Lorin Latarro (from Waitress and The Who’s Tommy) will choreograph. As always, the show will feature the beloved Charlap-Leigh score, with additional tracks by Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green. While Jerome Robbins’ adaptation of Barrie’s original script will be used, this new Broadway tour will feature a revised book by the talented Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse (from The Thanksgiving Play), who will tackle the production’s portrayal of Native Americans.

The musical will boast aerial choreography by Paul Rubin, music supervision and additional arrangements by Andy Einhorn, dance arrangements by David Dabbon, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Sarafina Bush, lighting design by Amith Chandrashaker, sound design by Kai Harada, projections by David Bengali, hair and make-up design by J. Jared Janas, fight direction by Rick Sordelet and Christian Kelly-Sordelet, and Tinker Bell design by Paul Kieve. Matt Cowart will take on the role of associate director, and the associate choreography is by Travis Waldschmidt, with casting by ARC/Duncan Stewart and additional casting by Michael Donovan Casting.

“Sparkling, colorful, and wholesomely family-friendly” – The Columbus Dispatch 

History and Awards

As well as the Tony Awards PETER PAN secured in 1955, the production has snagged Tony nominations for Best Revival and Best Actress in a Musical for its 1979, 1990 and 1998 renditions. The original production featured Mary Martin as Peter Pan and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook, with both actors winning Tony Awards for their performances. Jerome Robbins directed and choreographed the theater production, which has been revived a number of times and has also been adapted for TV. In fact, PETER PAN was one of the first musicals to be broadcast in full on TV. The astounding success of the broadcast has inspired several television movie stagings of Broadway musicals. The 1955 NBC broadcast of the production was then the highest rated single television show in history. The show was one of the first to employ advanced flying techniques on stage. The triumph of the flying helped lead the way and inspire many future Broadway shows to add advanced technologies in their performances. In 2014, NBC broadcast an adaptation of the musical featuring Allison Williams and Christopher Walken, which starred new numbers.

“For the youngest of theatergoers, ‘Peter Pan’ remains a magical experience” – Chicago Sun Time