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Peter Pan
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Playhouse on the Square
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Playhouse on the Square
November 19-December 23, 2010
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After several years away, the boy who won’t grow up is flying back to the Memphis stage! Wendy, John, and Michael Darling’s world is turned upside down when Peter Pan swoops into their nursery. He leads them to Neverland where they encounter the cunning and evil Captain Hook, villainous pirates, a crafty crocodile and the sprightly fairy Tinker Bell. Featuring classic songs such as “I Gotta Crow,” “Neverland,” and “I’m Flying,” PETER PAN promises to touch, inspire, dazzle, and charm all generations.
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Playhouse on the Square
66 South Cooper
Memphis, TN 38104
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Admission Info
Tickets:
$33 - Adults; $20 - Students/Seniors/Military; $15 - Children/Preview
December 21-23 showings are Pay-What-You-Can
Info Phone: 901-726-4656
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Dates:
November 19-December 23, 2010
Times:
Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 2:00pm and 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. (Pay-What-You-Can)
Wednesday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m. (Pay-What-You-Can)
Thursday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. (Pay-What-You-Can)
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Event Name: Peter Pan
"Peter Pan Soars at Playhouse On The Square"
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posted by:
George Conroy - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver
from Memphis, TN,
Nov 28, 2010
As Peter Pan opens on the stage of Playhouse On The Square the Darling family, Mr. and Mrs. Darling (Bill Andrews and Jennifer Henry), are getting ready for a night out while the family dog, Nana,...
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As Peter Pan opens on the stage of Playhouse On The Square the Darling family, Mr. and Mrs. Darling (Bill Andrews and Jennifer Henry), are getting ready for a night out while the family dog, Nana, takes care of the children, Wendy, Michael and John. As soon as the children are fast asleep Peter Pan flies into their room to retrieve his lost shadow, accompanied by his faithful fairy companion Tinkerbell. Waking Wendy with his dancing and carrying-on Peter recovers his shadow and Wendy sews it back on for him. In return he teaches the Darling children to fly.
The new venue at Playhouse On The Square provides a stellar background for Peter Pan. As Joe Regey’s scenic set transforms the stage and into the Darling house, the audience literally travels with Peter past the second star on the right and straight on to morning in Never Never Land. From scene to scene the audience becomes involved in the production, creating additional atmosphere and heightening the magic. All the theatre’s a stage as Peter flits and flies around. The production is amusingly interactive, allowing the kids in the audience to enjoy and even more special experience by participating in the play with the actors. . Peter Pan is a fun show for people of any age with its lively energy that flows well, and the two hours of performance fly by as fast as Peter Pan himself.
With the new larger performance space the acting must really stand out, and it does. Peter Pan (Lindsey Roberts) is youthful, vibrant and full of talent and energy. FROM The moment she enters her child-like enthusiasm becomes infectious, connecting her with both her fellow actors and the audience. Ms. Roberts has a clear sense of character and knows exactly who Peter is.
In Never Never Land, Peter introduces Wendy to the lost boys and she becomes their honorary mother. Wendy (Carla Oliver) is adorably naïve and her portrayal of a little girl trying to mother unruly little boys is quality work. She masters her characterization and her conflict between missing her parents and loving and leaving Peter.
It’s not all fun and games in Never Never Land with pirates and indians prowling about. Captain Hook (also played with perfect comedic villainy by Bill Andrews) is Peter Pan’s rival, and has made it his mission to capture and kill the boy. Bill Andrews’s portrayal of Hook is more jovial than it is menacing, understanding that this is children’s theatre and Hook needn’t be overly scary. His leading of Jordan Nichols’ fight choreography following Hook’s capture of Wendy and the lost boys is thrilling to watch.
Hook’s first mate Smee (Kyle Huey) successfully offers well-timed comic relief. Huey hilariously delivers his lines and keeps the tone light and the audience – children of all ages – well entertained.
Lindsey Roberts steals the show as Peter, sharing the spotlight with Bill Andrews’ dual roles as Mr. Darling and Captain Hook.
The cast of 53 “plus one” is incredibly talented, enthusiastic and animated. Their musical and dancing efforts on Saturday night were rewarded by enthusiastic applause throughout, culminating in an uproarious standing ovation that must have brought a thrill to the young cast, as the cast had thrilled the audience.
The “plus one” in the cast is Nana, the big but gentle family dog in loco parentis. Nana gets no credit in the Playbill, but she runs away with all the scenes where she appears.
The show has come a long way since Mary Martin created the role of Peter Pan on Broadway more than fifty years ago. Mary Martin “flew” by means on a rope and pulley but POTS new facility boasts the same “rigging system” used on Broadway. The result creates a fantasy of scenes that are very professional, very enchanting, and quite enthralling.
Some musical numbers have been added over the years but Memphians of a certain age will fondly recall, “I Gotta Crow, “I Won’t Grow up!”and “Never Never Land.”
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Event Name: Peter Pan
"Peter Pan Soars at Playhouse On The Square"
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posted by:
George Conroy - ArtsMemphis Rants & Raver
from Memphis, TN,
Nov 28, 2010
As Peter Pan opens on the stage of Playhouse On The Square the Darling family, Mr. and Mrs. Darling (Bill Andrews and Jennifer Henry), are getting ready for a night out while the family dog, Nana,...
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As Peter Pan opens on the stage of Playhouse On The Square the Darling family, Mr. and Mrs. Darling (Bill Andrews and Jennifer Henry), are getting ready for a night out while the family dog, Nana, takes care of the children, Wendy, Michael and John. As soon as the children are fast asleep Peter Pan flies into their room to retrieve his lost shadow, accompanied by his faithful fairy companion Tinkerbell. Waking Wendy with his dancing and carrying-on Peter recovers his shadow and Wendy sews it back on for him. In return he teaches the Darling children to fly.
The new venue at Playhouse On The Square provides a stellar background for Peter Pan. As Joe Regey’s scenic set transforms the stage and into the Darling house, the audience literally travels with Peter past the second star on the right and straight on to morning in Never Never Land. From scene to scene the audience becomes involved in the production, creating additional atmosphere and heightening the magic. All the theatre’s a stage as Peter flits and flies around. The production is amusingly interactive, allowing the kids in the audience to enjoy and even more special experience by participating in the play with the actors. . Peter Pan is a fun show for people of any age with its lively energy that flows well, and the two hours of performance fly by as fast as Peter Pan himself.
With the new larger performance space the acting must really stand out, and it does. Peter Pan (Lindsey Roberts) is youthful, vibrant and full of talent and energy. FROM The moment she enters her child-like enthusiasm becomes infectious, connecting her with both her fellow actors and the audience. Ms. Roberts has a clear sense of character and knows exactly who Peter is.
In Never Never Land, Peter introduces Wendy to the lost boys and she becomes their honorary mother. Wendy (Carla Oliver) is adorably naïve and her portrayal of a little girl trying to mother unruly little boys is quality work. She masters her characterization and her conflict between missing her parents and loving and leaving Peter.
It’s not all fun and games in Never Never Land with pirates and indians prowling about. Captain Hook (also played with perfect comedic villainy by Bill Andrews) is Peter Pan’s rival, and has made it his mission to capture and kill the boy. Bill Andrews’s portrayal of Hook is more jovial than it is menacing, understanding that this is children’s theatre and Hook needn’t be overly scary. His leading of Jordan Nichols’ fight choreography following Hook’s capture of Wendy and the lost boys is thrilling to watch.
Hook’s first mate Smee (Kyle Huey) successfully offers well-timed comic relief. Huey hilariously delivers his lines and keeps the tone light and the audience – children of all ages – well entertained.
Lindsey Roberts steals the show as Peter, sharing the spotlight with Bill Andrews’ dual roles as Mr. Darling and Captain Hook.
The cast of 53 “plus one” is incredibly talented, enthusiastic and animated. Their musical and dancing efforts on Saturday night were rewarded by enthusiastic applause throughout, culminating in an uproarious standing ovation that must have brought a thrill to the young cast, as the cast had thrilled the audience.
The “plus one” in the cast is Nana, the big but gentle family dog in loco parentis. Nana gets no credit in the Playbill, but she runs away with all the scenes where she appears.
The show has come a long way since Mary Martin created the role of Peter Pan on Broadway more than fifty years ago. Mary Martin “flew” by means on a rope and pulley but POTS new facility boasts the same “rigging system” used on Broadway. The result creates a fantasy of scenes that are very professional, very enchanting, and quite enthralling.
Some musical numbers have been added over the years but Memphians of a certain age will fondly recall, “I Gotta Crow, “I Won’t Grow up!”and “Never Never Land.”
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