Beloved Musical 'Peter Pan' Flies to Seaside Music Theater

PETER PAN FLIES ONTO SEASIDE MUSIC THEATER STAGE

Summer began with pirates running amuck in the Caribbean. They've made their way west and have now been spotted on the shores of Daytona Beach, so gather the family and FLY to Seaside Music Theater for the blockbuster pirate show of all time – Peter Pan,August 2-19!

Last summer, Seaside Music Theater made it rain on stage. This year, they are taking their audiences on a fun-filled, awe-inspiring trip to Neverland! Watch Peter Pan, played by Maria Kerrigan, and Captain Hook, played by SMT favorite Mark Chambers, duel it out with the swordfight to end all swordfights. Be amazed at the magic wielded by the tiny but powerful fairy, Tinkerbell. Finally, find yourself searching for your happy thoughts as Tinkerbell, Peter, Wendy (Gracie Winchester), John (Nick Rishel), and Michael (Dominic Circelli) fly – yes fly – all around the theater!

Adam Rowe, set designer for SMT's production of Peter Pan,says that his inspiration for the magical world of Neverland came from the story's author, James M. Barrie.

"The author of Peter Pan was creating an imaginary world for the boys. This design tries to respect the author's descriptions from the book, but respect that this world is an imaginary world. These children are going somewhere in their imagination…not an actual place. Or is it?"

Rowe stresses that the key element that he and director Earl Weaver have agreed upon is surprise! They want to astonish the audience with unexpected effects and give them an experience that differs from every other Peter Pan production, while staying true to the history and success of the musical.

As Seaside Music Theater marks the end of the 2007 summer season, it also closes a year-long 30^th birthday celebration. SMT ends this party by inviting YOU, to take part in the most intriguing pirate story of all time…Peter Pan. Tickets to this Broadway sensation can be purchased at the News-Journal Center box office Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., plus two hours prior to show times through intermission on show dates. You can also buy tickets online at www.SeasideMusicTheater.org. Adult tickets range from $27 - $45. Youth tickets (under 18) are $20 each, and college tickets (with student I.D.) are $22 each.

Enjoy "Dinner at the Theater" Saturday, August 4 at the beautiful News-Journal Center overlooking the Halifax River. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. and will include a magnificent four-course dinner buffet by Angell & Phelps Restaurant, a ticket to Peter Pan, parking, and a $10 gift certificate for your next visit to Angell & Phelps Cafe. Cash bar available. The dinner package is only $74 per person (all-inclusive) or $25 to upgrade if you have already purchased a subscription and have a ticket for that evening's performance. Call the box office at 386-252-6200 or visit them at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.

In addition to Peter Pan (August 2-19), the remainder of SMT's summer season includes Snapshots (Now – August 19). Group discounts are available by calling 386-226-1941.

Also playing now through August 17^th is the musical for children, Go, Dog. Go! Tickets are $9 per child and $12 per adult.

Parking in the News-Journal Center lot is $10 per car. The News-Journal Center recently added a second parking lot just north of the existing one, adding 63 more spots to the original 70 for your convenience. Parking is also available at the Volusia County Administration Building across the street, along Beach Street, or in the lot behind the Beach Street shops.

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