Peter Pan Set to Fly at Yorktown Stage
Peter Pan, one of the most crowd-pleasing shows ever presented at Yorktown Stage, is about to fly high once more, entertaining audiences for the start of the holiday season. The perennial family favorite, which has played in front of 10,000 people at this venue in recent years, will have weekend matinee and evening performances during Thanksgiving week of Nov. 21-29.
Theater magic by ZFX Flying Effects will send Peter and the three Darling children – Wendy, Michael, John – sailing high above the stage. Filled with songs that have charmed generations of parents and children – from “I Won’t Grow Up” and “I Gotta Crow” to “I’m Flying” and “Neverland” – the lighter-than-air fantasy has captured hearts since the live telecast starring Mary Martin made television history decades ago.
Yorktown Stage associate producer, August Abatecola (of Thornwood), stars as Peter Pan, reprising the role he had in 2005. Veteran performer Jeff Schlotman (Pleasantville), who has appeared in numerous productions here and at other regional theaters, is the deliciously devious Captain Hook, doubling as Mr. Darling, the third time he has played the twin role at this theater.
Under the dynamic direction of Christine DiTota (Actors Equity), the cast of 27 includes a stellar lineup of professional and local actors familiar to Hudson Valley audiences. In a novel twist new to Peter Pan, Broadway veteran Chris Jamison (Yorktown) plays both Smee and Mrs. Darling. Christine Gavin (Ossining) is Liza/Tiger Lily. The Darling children are Lauren Wagner (Wendy; Danbury), Thomas Dal Ceredo (John) and Jesse Goodman (Michael).
Peter Pan is produced by Barry Liebman, president and producing director of Yorktown Stage. Musical director is Steve Loftus. Choreographer is Carrie Silvernail. Stage manager is Casey Brehm. Lighting design by Andrew Gmoser. Lighting technician is Melanie Leff. Sound design by Jon Hatton. Wrangler is Christine Drysdale.
Peter Pan performances are Saturday, Nov. 21 & 28, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22 & 29, at 2 p.m.
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