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Peter Pan
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green
Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne
Based on the play by James M. Barrie
November 17 – December 31, 2017
Playhouse on the Square
Life will never be the same for Michael, John, and Wendy Darling after Peter Pan visits their nursery window offering to take them to the magical world of Neverland. They meet the Lost Boys, spritely fairy Tinkerbell, the beautiful princess Tiger Lily, and the evil Captain Hook. The conflict between Peter and Hook takes center stage as the magical adventure turn dangerous and teaches everyone the true power of friendship.
Reprising their roles in Peter Pan are Playhouse on the Square Resident Company Member Brooke Papritz (Heathers: The Musical; The Flick) and Caroline Simpson (Hairspray; Sister Act) as Peter Pan and Jarrad Baker (Memphis: the Musical; Rock of Ages) as Captain Hook. Joining Jarrad in the role of Captain Hook is Playhouse on the Square Resident Music Director Nathan McHenry (Million Dollar Quartet; Memphis: the Musical).
The New Year’s Eve 2pm matinee performance of Peter Pan on December 31st will be a special family performance featuring an early evening ball drop and pictures with Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook and the rest of the cast of characters from Neverland.
Peter Pan runs November 17th – December 31st at Playhouse on the Square. The Playhouse on the Square Super Sponsor is Dr. Thomas Ratliff. Peter Pan is sponsored by FedEx; Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Regional One; and Eyewear Gallery. The Pay-What-You-Can Performances are Thursday, December 28th and Friday, December 29th at 7pm and are sponsored by ArtsZone/AutoZone and Southland Park Gaming and Racing. Playhouse on the Square is located at 66 S. Cooper St. For more information or to make reservations please call (901) 726-4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.
Cast:
Peter Pan – Brooke Papritz/Caroline Simpson
Captain Hook/Mr. Darling – Jarrad Baker/Nathan McHenry
Wendy Darling – Lizzy Hinton
Tiger Lily/Liza – Allison Fortin
Smee/Mrs. Darling – Kim Sanders
Ensemble:
Jason Blank
Hayden Brown
Tad Cameron
Danny Crowe
Conor Finnerty-Esmonde
Bruce Huffman
Sean Moore
Daniel Nelson
Abi Wiggins
Heather Zurowski
Lost Boys
John Darling – Abel Murphy, Nicholas Luter
Michael Darling – Emmanuel Tsao, Nathan Jones
Slightly Soiled – Matthew Brooks. Kaitlyn Woods
Tootles/Jane – Izzie Cochran, Holden Taylor
Twin 1 – Evelyne Jones, Kelsie Hogan
Twin 2 – Harper Hale, Anna Lauritzen Wright
Curly – Austin DeVine, Lucy Nassif
Nibs – Josie Chavers., Henry Hartmann
Junior/Crocodile – Lou Davis, Marley Hale
Rascal – Maddox Kelley, CJ Santo
Pockets – Sarah Kolber, Audrey Wilkerson
ARTISTIC STAFF:
Director: Courtney Oliver
Original Choreography By: Jordan Nichols and Travis Bradley
Production Stage Manager: Leanna Keyes
Stage Manager: Morgan Corlew
Scenic Designer: Joe Ragey
Costume Designer: Kathleen R. Kovarik
Sound Mixer and Designer: Carter McHann
Original Recording Engineer: Noah Glenn
Lighting Designer: John Horan
Properties Master: Aubanita Kirk
Technical Director/Master Electrician: Phillip Hughen
Title: Peter Pan
Venue: Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper St.
Dates: November 17th – December 31st, 2017
Times: Fridays @ 7pm, Saturday and Sunday @ 2pm
Tickets: $25 Opening Weekend (November 17th, 18th, 19th)
$35 – $40 Matinee Performances
$25 Seniors
$22 Students/Military
$15 Children under 18
New Years Eve Performance: $50 Adults/$25 Children/$10 Subscribers
Box Office: 901-726-4656
Web: playhouseonthesquare.org
Sponsors: Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor: Dr. Thomas Ratliff
FedEx; Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Regional One; and Eyewear Galley
Photo Credit: Bill Simmers
Photo ID from L-R: Jarrad Baker, Caroline Simpson, Kim Sanders
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