The Sharon Playhouse Presents a World Premiere Production of 'Peter Pan' this Holiday Season

Press release

The Sharon Playhouse presents a world premiere production of PETER PAN this Holiday Season!

Sharon, CT – The Sharon Playhouse is thrilled to unveil its fifth annual Holiday YouthStage Show—a world premiere production of Peter Pan running December 17–21 in The Bok. This unique, original adaptation is brought to life by the acclaimed team of Andrus Nichols and Drew Ledbetter, the visionary minds behind 2023’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and 2024’s A Christmas Carol.
Join fifteen talented young actors as they bring pirates, fairies, mermaids, and Lost Boys to life in an imaginative, ensemble-driven adventure full of pirate shanties, vintage lullabies, and a dash of holiday magic. Audiences will be immersed in the story like never before with a fresh, interactive seating arrangement in The Bok. Bursting with wonder, mischief, and the joy of childhood, this holiday experience is pure magic—and one you won’t want to miss!

The production boasts a talented cast of local performers, featuring Ivan Howe (Millbrook, NY) as “Peter Pan,” Wild Handel (Egremont, MA) as “Wendy,” Callan Scott (Sharon, CT) as “John,” Philippa Cavalier (Cornwall, CT) as “Michael,” and Alex Wilbur (Lakeville, CT) as “Hook.” The rest of the ensemble includes Lyra Wilder (Kent, CT) as “Slightly,” Gilvey Barnett-Zunino (Wassaic, NY) as “Tootles”, Kate Drury (Millbrook, NY) as “Nibs,” Wolf Donner (Sharon, CT) as “Curly,” Sam Norbet (Sharon, CT) as “First Twin,” Kellan Lockton (Salisbury, CT) as “Second Twin,” Sienna Rose Lyons (Lagrangeville, NY) as “Starlights, Mullins, Lily Starr,” Richie Crane (Canaan, CT) as “Nana, Smee”, Mollie Leonard (Warren, CT) as “Cecco, Bill Jukes, Cookson, Catastrophe June,” and C.C. Stevenson (Salisbury, CT) as “Starky, Noodler.”

In addition to being directed and adapted by Andrus Nichols and Drew Ledbetter, the creative and production team features Caroline Lapinski as Production Stage Manager, Sarah Cuoco as Movement and Dance Director, Savannah Stevenson as Music Director, Michelle Lemon as Associate Music Director, David Palmieri as Scenic Designer and Technical Director, Kathleen DeAngelis as Costume Designer, Timothy Nivison as Lighting Designer, Graham Stone as Sound Designer, and Nicole D’Amico as Props Manager. Michael Kevin Baldwin, Education and Community Director of Sharon Playhouse, serves as Producer. This production is generously sponsored by Phillips “Pete” Hathaway.
Peter Pan will delight audiences with performances scheduled from December 17 through December 21, with showtimes as follows: Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM; Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 PM; Friday, December 19 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM; and concluding with a matinee on Sunday, December 21 at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are now available for purchase at https://www.sharonplayhouse.org/holiday-youthstage. Priced at $30 each, seating is open, and the holiday YouthStage performances consistently sell out, so early reservations are highly recommended to secure your seats for this magical event!
The Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Carl Andress (Artistic Director), Meghan Flanagan (Managing Director), and Michael Kevin Baldwin (Education and Community Director), is a professional, nonprofit regional theater committed to producing high-quality performances and fostering a love of theater in artists and audiences of all ages.

Join us this holiday season for the enchanting journey of Peter Pan—an extraordinary adventure that will ignite your imagination and create cherished memories for years to come!