“Peter Pan”

Cast and Crew

Based on the book by J.M. Barry
Adapted by Meg Fischer Venuti

Directed by Meg Fischer Venuti
Cinematography by Val Zvinyatskovsy
Producer: Barbie Koch

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About the Story

Our play,”Peter Pan,” is based on the book by J.M. Barrie, but that book was actually originally a play! You can read the book online.

Barrie first wrote about Peter Pan in a short story called “The Little White Bird” (1902). He made Peter the lead character in his play “Peter Pan; or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up,” which was produced in 1904.

J.M. Barrie, c. 1890.

Although “Peter” is “the boy who never grew up,” the role has traditionally been played by a woman. In the first production in 1904 “Peter” was played by an actress named Nina Boucicault.

“Peter Pan” is a beloved idea that has been the basis of many books, shows and movies – musical and non-musical. Just in recent years:

* “Pan” (2015) a film starring Hugh Jackman

* “Peter Pan Live” (2014), based on the stage musical and performed live on television

* The characters of “Peter Pan” and “Captain Hook” were central characters on the television show “Once Upon a Time.”

* “Peter and the Star Catchers” is a five-book series by Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry that tells of the origins of Peter and new adventures

* The first book in that series was adapted into a play that won five Tony Awards

* A film called “Peter Pan and Wendy” starring Jude Law as “Captain Hook” is currently in production

If you liked "Peter Pan":

There are so many wonderful books to read just like it! Here’s a list of other books you might like, put together by our media partner Hicklebee’s Bookstore.

How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long

The Trouble With Tink by Kiki Thorpe

The Night Fairy by Amy Laura Schlitz

Pirate Stew by Neil Gaiman

Straight on Till Morning by Liz Braswell

The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates by Caroline Carlson

Peter and the Starcatchers  by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean

Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Librarians can help you identify the books on this list that suit your age, tastes, and reading ability. If you want to purchase books, you can help support us by buying at Hicklebee’s and mentioning PYT. The San Jose bookstore is a media sponsor of Stories on Stage.

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