FPAC's PETER PAN Begins Today

Broadway's timeless family musical Peter Pan will launch FPAC's 24th season and premiere year in THE BLACK BOX, the company's new home and performance venue in downtown Franklin. FPAC's production of this soaring, magical adventure will be presented today, October 17-19 and 24-26 with live professional orchestra and the spectacular aerial effects of Flying By Foy. Audiences are invited to journey along with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Darling children on a swashbuckling fantasy adventure to Neverland.

An adaptation of J.M. Barrie's celebrated classic play and novel, the Tony® Award winning musical features iconic characters and memorable songs. "I'm Flying," "I Won't Grow Up," "I've Gotta Crow" and "Never Never Land" are a few of the treasured favorites from the beloved score, with music by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Featured roles will be performed by Franklin residents Madi Asgeirsson (Peter Pan), Nick Paone (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling), Teagan McStay (Wendy), Jason Barney (John) and Jocelyn Jones (Tiger Lily), as well as Jack Mullen (Michael) of Millis, Amanda Flynn (Mrs. Darling/Smee) of Plainville, and Colie Vancura (Liza) of Medfield.

The ensemble cast of Lost Boys, amazons, pirates and animals includes Aidan Clark, Kendra Dombroski, Aaron Frongillo, Greg Leach, Stephanie Schiavo, Lauren Szczepanowski, Katherine Waples, Melissa Wyner and Peter Wyner of Franklin; Sam Evans, Alison Mandell and Angela Salisbury of Medfield; Maddy Williams of Medway; Connor Macchi of Northborough; Susauna Wickstrom of Plainville; Mairead Nee and Griffin Wilkins of Walpole; and Jenna McDermott and Elena Rouse of Wrentham.

Evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays, October 17, 18, 24 and 25, will begin at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees scheduled at 2 p.m. on October 19 and 26. All performances will take place at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in Franklin. Ticket are $34 and may be purchased at www.fpaconline.com. For more information, call (508) 528-8668.