On the stage of the Frances Marion Brown Theatre at the Oswego Players, a new production of PETER PAN will fly into Oswego this summer.
The production is based on the classic children’s book, PETER PAN AND WENDY by J. M. Barrie. This new version has music by Lutz Mayer, lyrics by Joel Shatzky, book by Jack Carr and music arrangements by Julie Along Carr with music direction by Juan LaManna.
The intergenerational cast includes Michael Moss, Ashley McKinstry, Jake Barton (appearing as both the hapless Mr. Darling and our favorite villain Captain Hook), Beatta Collins, Wendy Thompson, Paul Thompson, Jennifer Waugh, Grace Syrell, Caroline Auler, Katie Auler, Melany Van Deviver, Austin Bryan, Chelsea Wright, Virgil Fitzgerald, Kieran Henderson (in the title role), Charlotte Gilkey, Este Barreto, Charlie Thompson and Liliana Salinas. Beatta Collins and Liliana Salinas alternate as Wendy Darling and legendary veteran actor Nancy Kane (last seen as Melissa Gardner in LOVE LETTERS on our stage) makes a special guest appearance as Mrs. Darling for the August 20 matinee.
This new version of the beloved story includes room for all: Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and her posse of Flowers, snarky Mermaids and of course Pirates and the dreaded Captain Hook! Look out for that nasty Croc! But beware! This is not your grandfather’s PETER PAN—surprises, gender bending and twists and “woke” updates await. This is not your grandma’s PETER PAN! This version shifts the spotlight to a bookworm tween girl forced to grow up before she is ready. And of course they all live happily ever after! See you in The Never Land!
The production, part of the Oswego Players’ 85th anniversary season, will run weekends August 18-20 and August 25-27 at Fort Ontario Park, Oswego, NY. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinee at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Open seating. Reservations may be made by calling (315) 343-5138 or going to https://oswegoplayers.org.
