Neverland beckons as Peter Pan and Wendy encounter faeries, mermaids and a ticking crocodile while trying to defeat the nefarious Captain Hook! This musical by Alyn Cardarelli and Steve Goers, the team behind Emerald City favorites How I Became a Pirate and Cinderella, will capture the imagination of little pirates and fairies everywhere.
Cost:
Adults $15, Kids $12 Geography:
Near North Birthday Venue:
No
Address:
2540 North Lincoln Ave City:
Chicago Event Date:
February 20, 2010 12:00 AM - June 06, 2010 12:00 AM
Where: Apollo Theater
When: Feb 20-June 6, 2010, Various Dates and Times
Visit Website:http://www.emeraldcitytheatre.com/show_peter.shtml
We had a great time during the 1 hour production of Peter Pan. It is fast paced and cleverly staged, with a little something for everyone. Our group had a 5 year old boy and a 4 year old girl - both of them loved it. The Emerald City Theater production will be playing at the Apollo Theater through June 6th. It is recommended for children 3 and over. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for children.
This version of the story focuses on Peter Pan and Wendy. Wendy is having a hard time growing up, so a little trip to Neverland helps her learn that growing up is not a bad thing. "Just Fly" is a fun song that uses clever staging to simulate flying. Emerald City is great at using simple devices to great effect. Of course Captain Hook and his sidekick Smee are there to cause some trouble. Their song, "A Pirate Needs a Plan," will surely put a smile on your face. They lend a huge amount of laughs, as well as a few fun sword fights. Little girls will love the character of Princess Tiger Lily. She is a strong girl who does some fighting of her own.
There are a few great touches that made the show extra fun. The crocodile that follows Hook around is an actor in a really cute costume that the children absolutely loved. For the parents, the visit to Mermaid Lagoon is sure to bring on big laughs! (I'm not going to give away the surprise.) There was more audience participation at Peter Pan then any other show I've been to. The children were just so into the show. Take your kids to see Peter Pan, it's fun for the whole family.
My son, age 6, and I went with another mom and her daughter (age 5) and we had a great time! The play was the perfect length, it kept the kids engaged and made them laugh. There was a lot of audience participation and the characters were fun to watch. I really enjoyed this show and would recommend it to anyone with younger kids. The theater was also the perfect size, because there really was not a bad seat in the house. After the show, we were able to meet the characters and have them sign the kids program and my son really enjoyed that.
All in all, it was a great outing and I am considering more productions from the The Emerald City Theater.
