Peter Pan – Theatrical Production at Eccles Theater

Prepare to see the spectacular play of Peter Pan this fall at George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure this fall at George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah, with this Sunday 10th November 2024 showing for as little as $120.

History

adapted from the play by Sir James M. Barrie, this musical production has had several versions played on Broadway stages and live on TV. Original lyrics and music were written by Carolyn Leigh and Morris (Moose) Charlap, respectively, with additional lyrics by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Amanda Green, and additional music by Jule Styne. This retelling of the tale is derived from a different book by Larissa FastHorse, a Native American playwright who brought a modern depiction of Native Americans to the story.

Productions of the Peter Pan production by Barrie date back to 1904 with the original showing in London, and debuting on Broadway in New York in 1905. Critics needed more songs, so in came Comden, Green, and Styne to create new songs that would eventually become timeless staples in the production. The musical version of the 1911 novel adaptation debuted in 1954 and ran with top-rated success until 1955 when it stopped showing to create a production to air on NBC. With 65 million viewers across the country, the show was undeniably successful and aired again in 1956 and 1960. Many rebroadcastings aired over the years, with new productions airing on television in 2000 and 2014.

Play

The Peter Pan tale features a boy who never grew up and takes the Darling children to Neverland with his cheeky fairy, Tinker Bell. In this fairytale-like land, there are the Lost Boys who spend their days causing a ruckus and evil pirates led by the greedy Captain Hook. The Darling children enjoy Neverland, but Wendy grows up a little and becomes a mother figure to the motherless children of Neverland. Though the Darling adventurers refused to grow up, but do begin missing their mother and grow eager to go back home, but not after Captain Hook causes problems!

Peter Pan is as relevant today as it was in 1904 when it was first performed 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 be a kid again, this imaginative production of a free-spirited adventure will give you a couple of hours of childhood again. Bring your children since they will also love this dreamy story about staying young and saying goodbye to childhood.

Inclusivity

Inspired by Larissa FastHorse's novel, the Peter Pan story is updated for the next generation to include a more positive and accurate depiction of Native Americans, who were unfortunately portrayed disrespectfully in earlier versions. With updated language and music to portray the people more fairly, everyone around the country can enjoy this play and not feel marginalized, creating an inclusive and family-friendly tale we can all relate to.