The Court House Players will present the musical “Peter Pan, Jr.” on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, at the Gloucester Moose Lodge Family Center, 6565 Moose Lane off George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester. Show times are at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring the score made famous by the television broadcast of Mary Martin’s 1950s performance in the title role, “Peter Pan” is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family musicals of all time. The Tony Award-winning musical has been adapted for a cast of young performers, 65 of whom perform in this production.
Peter, portrayed by Mary Van Fossen, and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night, where he becomes friends with Wendy, played by Avery Watkins; John, played by Catherine King; and Michael, played by Josiah Minor. With a sprinkle of pixie dust, the children begin a magical journey across th...