Peter Pan – Theatrical Production at Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Get ready to see the spectacular story of Peter Pan this winter at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Fly along with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and Wendy this winter at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tennessee, with this Wednesday 8th January 2025 showing for as little as $59.

Origins

derived from the play by Sir James M. Barrie, this musical performance has had several productions played on theatre stages and live on TV. Original lyrics and music were created by Carolyn Leigh and Morris (Moose) Charlap, with further lyrics by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Amanda Green, and more music by Jule Styne. This retelling of the story has an additional book by Larissa FastHorse, a Native American playwright who breathed new life into the story.

Stagings of the Peter Pan play by Barrie started in 1904 with the original showing in London, and debuting on Broadway in New York in 1905. Critics felt the show lacked music, so in came Comden, Green, and Styne to create new songs that would eventually become classic staples in the production. The musical adaption of the 1911 book debuted in 1954 and ran with roaring success until 1955 when it stopped showing to create a version to air live on television for NBC. With 65 million viewers across the country, the show was undeniably successful and aired again in 1956 and 1960. Many reshowings aired over the years, with new productions airing on television in 2000 and 2014.

Play

The tale of Peter Pan features a boy who never grew up and takes the Darling children to Neverland with his cheeky fairy, Tinker Bell. In this dreamy land, there are the Lost Boys who always have fun and dastardly pirates led by the greedy Captain Hook. The Darling children enjoy their time with Peter Pan, but Wendy shows some maturity and becomes a mother figure to the motherless children of Neverland. Though Wendy and her siblings didn't want to grow up, but do begin missing their mother and feeling homesick, but not after Captain Hook throws a wrench in their plans!

The age-old story is as relevant today as it was over a century ago when it was first presented in London. Children get to enjoy many years without responsibilities, but eventually must join adults in the real world. For any adults wishing they could go back in time, this thrilling production of a parentless adventure will give you a couple of hours of childhood again. Bring your children since they will also love this dreamy story about enjoying childhood and growing older.

Diversity

With the addition of Larissa FastHorse's novel, the classic story is reimagined for modern audiences to include a more positive and accurate depiction of Native Americans, who were previously portrayed disrespectfully in earlier versions. With updated language and music to portray the people more appropriately, everyone around the country can enjoy this play and not feel marginalized, creating an inclusive and family-friendly tale we can all relate to.