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PETER PAN Flies Into Manatee Performing Arts Center, Now thru 12/22

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The high-flying family musical PETER PAN returns to the Manatee Players' stage in Stone Hall this December! The show opens tonight, December 5 and runs through December 22.

Originally written for stage legend Mary Martin, this musical version of PETER PAN became an instant hit after being broadcast live on NBC in 1955. The Sir James M. Barrie story about a boy who doesn't grow up has enjoyed several successful revivals, most recently starring Cathy Rigby.

The cast includes Anna Trinci as Peter Pan, Greg Wiegers as Captain Hook, Wendy JAmes Brown as Mrs. Darling, Zo?? Verbil as Wendy, Garrett Brown & Stevie Romero as John, Levi Brown & Atticus Pratt as Michael, Scott Vatale as Smee, Holly Rizzo as Tiger Lily and a variety of other Neverland residents including Jessica Apatow, MacKenzie Grace, Joshua Roberson, Nicklaus Auen, Liam Kaiser, Andrew Kent, Chris Rudolph, Paul Hernandez, Jamie Daniel, Peter Lykiardopoulos, Tim Guerrieri, Jeff Hostetler, Brian Rudolph, Brandon James, Jackie Hernandez, Hannah Beatt, Amanda Lade and Delaney Couch.

The show is being directed by Steve Dawson with Michelle Neal as musical director with Geena Ravella doing the choreography.

Performances are Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $26-$36 including facility fee for adults, $15 including facility fee for teachers and $13 including facility fee for students. Tickets may be reserved by calling 941-748-5875 Monday - Friday from 9-5 and one hour before curtain on performance days or on the Manatee Players' website: www.manateeplayers.com. All performances are at the Manatee Performing Arts Center at 502 3rd Avenue West in downtown Bradenton.

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