Peter Pan and Wendy
Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, and their friends discover the power of standing up together for what’s right. J.M. Barrie’s classic Peter Pan is reimagined for a new generation of theatregoers by American Theatre’s Most Produced Playwright of 2019 Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley). With “brilliant theatrical flair” (American Theatre), STC Associate Artistic Director Alan Paul (Camelot) directs this beloved tale of adventure and wonder, sure to delight adults and children alike this holiday season.
Featuring STC Affiliated Artists Derek Smith as Mr. Darling/Captain Hook, Tom Story as Smee, and Gregory Wooddell as Starkey.
All titles, artists and dates subject to change.
Reviews
“★★★★★…A must-see this holiday season.” –DC Theatre Scene
“CHARMING…SWEET AND SAUCY.” –The Washington Post
“DELIGHTFUL…Run, don’t walk to see this brilliant and happy production!” –The Georgetown Dish
“MAJESTICALLY MAGICAL…A marvelous amalgam of awesome spectacle and mindful meaning.” –DC Metro Theater Arts
“AWE-INSPIRING…Pure, decadent fun.” –BroadwayWorld
“MARVELOUS…A timely, holiday treat that families can see together.” –Washington Blade
“IMAGINATIVE…A buoyant and sparkling new reimagining of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale.” –MD Theatre Guide
“SPECTACULAR…This awe-filled production, with dazzling special effects, will cast a spell on a new generation.” –The Montgomery County Sentinel
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…A fantasy-filled production directed by the legendary Alan Paul.” –Whisk and Quill
“A LAVISH production for both the eyes and ears.” –Talkin’ Broadway
“MASTERFUL…A fantastic story and visual feast for all ages.” –K Street Magazine
“POWERFUL…A show full of giggles and memorable banter.” –Two Hours’ Traffic
“FUN…Director Alan Paul’s show is highly-entertaining for people of all ages.” –Theatre Travels
About the Playwright
LAUREN M. GUNDERSON is the most produced playwright in America of 2019. The winner of the Lanford Wilson Award, the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award and the Otis Guernsey New Voices Award, she is also a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and John Gassner Award for Playwriting, and a recipient of the Mellon Foundation’s 3-Year Residency with Marin Theatre Company. She studied Southern Literature and Drama at Emory University, and Dramatic Writing at NYU’s Tisch School where she was a Reynolds Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship. Her work has been commissioned, produced and developed at companies across the U.S., including South Cost Rep (Emilie, Silent Sky), The Kennedy Center (The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful And Her Dog!), Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The O’Neill, The Denver Center, San Francisco Playhouse, Marin Theatre, Synchronicity, Berkeley Rep, Shotgun Players, TheatreWorks, Crowded Fire and more. She co-authored Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley with Margot Melcon, which was one of the most produced plays in America in 2017. Her work is published at Playscripts (I and You, Exit Pursued By A Bear, The Taming, and Toil And Trouble), Dramatists (The Revolutionists, The Book of Will, Silent Sky, Bauer, Miss Bennet) and Samuel French (Emilie). Recommended for audiences 5 years and older. Every patron must have a ticket. Babes in arms are not permitted in the theatre.