directed by Larry Gorrell
music directed by Harry Mechell
cast: Alyssa Schlageter, Jordan Smith, Rachel Crawford-Miller, Hunter Tibor, Frank Merchlewitz, Debbie Berhow, Cory Franson, Keley Bates-Franson, Mary Hansel Parlin, Lydia Feuerhelm, Michael Deranek, Debbie Berhow, et al
music: Mark Charlap
lyrics: Carolyn Leigh
additional music: Jule Styne
additional lyrics: Betty Comden and Adolph green
This is the classic, musical stage version of the play, made popular by Mary Martin years ago, and Cathy Rigby more recently.
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I found this play to be wanting in so many areas. It was hard to believe that it was rehearsed as long as it was, based on what was on stage.
The actress playing Peter did a fine job, but the Darling children were seriously lacking in any charisma.
"Hook" was just fine -- appropriately evil and powerful.
My favorite part of the show was the dance that "Tiger Lil" performed with her fellow Indians. However, even Tiger Lil could have been much more animated.
I consider director Larry Gorrell a friend, but it felt that he was spending his time playing crowd control, rather than actually directing this piece.
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