Since J.M. Barrie first invited audiences to fly to the "second star to the right," Peter Pan has leapt from page to stage in countless adaptations. In honor of Barrie's birthday on May 9, we're celebrating the many scripts based on his classic stories. These productions have kept Neverland alive and reimagined its magic for new generations proving that growing older doesn't have to mean leaving wonder behind. 

Peter Pan

by Frederick Gaines

When Mr. and Mrs. Darling head out for a Christmas dance, the spritely Peter Pan and his zesty fairy Tinker Bell lures the children Michael, John and Wendy off to Neverland – to the Lost Boys, Amazons, and Pirates. It’s a joyful, funny take on the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.

Peter Pan

by Douglas Irvine 

Peter Pan, who comes to hear the stories Mrs. Darling tells each night, has lost his shadow. Tinker Bell, his fairy friend, helps him search, but it’s Wendy Darling that re-attaches his shadow. Peter flies Wendy and her brother Michael to Neverland which becomes just the start of their grand adventure! With a brilliant fusion of shadow puppetry and vibrant storytelling, Peter, Captain Hook, Wendy and the Lost Boys play out their adventures in an ever changing and exhilarating Neverland unlike any seen before on stage.

Neverland!

by Julian Butler 

The story begins in modern times, where 13-year-old Wendy is off on an ‘awfully big adventure’ to visit her father who had recently divorced Wendy’s mum. Wendy is sweet and innocent, and oblivious to the crime going on around her as she walks through the neighborhood. Wendy meets an orphan named Peter Pan, who takes Wendy’s hand and flies around the world to Neverland where they encounter the lost boys, pirates, mermaids and fairies and are swept up in the magic of Peter’s world. Will Peter Pan beat the villainous Captain Hook? Will Wendy ever get back to her father? Will Peter remain an orphan boy forever?