Flushing Town Hall Encourages Readers To Experience Peter Pan On The Page And On The Stage This March

By hook and by book, Flushing Town Hall is encouraging readers to enjoy the classic story of a boy who would not grow up this season and then attend the upcoming production-all the way from England-by tutti frutti and the York Theatre Royal of Underneath a Magical Moon, which reimagines the tale through a fresh lens.

"Underneath the Magical Moon stems from one of the most classic and enjoyable tales about a mischievous boy who never grows up, and what a better way for a reader to continue that journey into a wonderous fantasyland then to see the story come alive on stage with a new perspective," says Ellen Kodadek, Executive and Artistic Director at Flushing Town Hall. "As an avid reader, I encourage people young and old, and those who never want to grow up, to pick up a copy, pore through it, and then visit us on March 24."

You can enjoy a preview of the performance here or at: https://youtu.be/85fYkgKlTpQ

Flushing Town Hall will grant discounted attendance to anyone who brings their Peter Pan book (from a library or from their own collection) to its Box Office that day. Tickets to the 2:15 PM show are $14/$10 members/$8 children/$6 members children - but when bringing the book, adults can get the $10 member price (and children can get the $6 member price). Existing Flushing Town Hall members get an additional 10% discount with the Peter Pan book!

Additionally, Flushing Town Hall continues to open its doors to teenagers - for free. Under the "Teen Access Program," all 13- to 19-year-old teens (whether a member or not) will be welcomed to attend any performance for free. The program is designed to appeal to students and help foster a greater love for arts and culture.

Just before that afternoon's presentation, at 1:00 PM, the director and actors will present an interactive workshop that explores the ideas in the production. The workshop is for ages three and up, and is a playful, fun chance to meet some of the characters from the show. Tickets to the workshop are $8/$5 children/free for members and teens with tickets to 2:15 PM show (RSVP required). Tickets can also be purchased at www.flushingtownhall.org or by calling (718) 463-7700 x222.

At the highly-praised UK theater companies' presentation, audience members will experience the classic story of Peter Pan through the eyes of Wendy Darling, crafted by award-winning British playwright Mike Kenny. In this reimagined version of the children's classic Peter Pan, audiences will be transported into a magical universe filled with live music, intricate dance movements, and beautiful visuals. The story follows Wendy and her brothers as they fly, fight, swim, and sail in Neverland. Wendy and her brothers are then left to contemplate their childhood, the challenges of growing up, and who they will become.

Leading children's playwright Mike Kenny teams up with tutti frutti's artistic director Wendy Harris, movement director Holly Irving, composer Ivan Stott, and designer Kate Bunce to transport audiences into a fantastical world of adventure, where time stands still and anything can happen.

tutti frutti is an award-winning, UK-based touring theatre company that creates high-quality productions for children and their families to enjoy. tutti frutti has been delighting children aged three and over for more than 25 years and tours nationally and internationally, often in co-production with York Theatre Royal. In 2014 and 2017, the company's work was shown at the prestigious ASSITEJ World Congress. In 2017, tutti frutti was juror-selected to perform at the IPAY Showcase in Wisconsin.

Mike Kenny specializes in young people's theatre and is the recipient of numerous awards. In 2011, he was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights. His plays are performed regularly throughout the UK and all over the world. His recent works include the Olivier Award-winning The Railway Children and York Mystery Plays 2012.

Flushing Town Hall is accessible by car, bus, train and foot - located a short distance from the 7 train - at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, Queens. Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available.