Peter Pan and Wendy by Lauren Gunderson

Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, Tiger Lily, Tink and the Lost Boys discover the power of standing up together for what’s right. J.M. Barrie’s classic Peter Pan is...
Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, Tiger Lily, Tink and the Lost Boys discover the power of standing up together for what’s right. J.M. Barrie’s classic Peter Pan is reimagined for a new generation of theatregoers as a bright, charming, feminist, anti-colonial, empowering play for all ages.


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Peter Pan and Wendy

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  • Christopher Soucy:
    13 Apr. 2024
    “ This play is a fantastic, warm embrace of everything we love about Peter Pan. Lauren Gunderson gives new life and a modern edge to a classic tale. The characters brim with delightful wit and the story performs a significant balancing act of remaining true to the original while making room for significant empowerment of Wendy, Tiger-Lily, and Tinkerbell. Fantastic all around. ”
  • Lainie Vansant:
    15 May. 2023
    “ I saw a production of this play at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. It was fun and full of magic! The audience boasted people of all ages, and this play had something for all of them. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    21 Apr. 2021
    “ A marvelous adventure that has a great deal to teach us about dreams and standing up for what's right in community. Wonderful! ”
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Mr. Darling doubles for Captain Hook, Mrs. Darling doubles for Tinkerbell.

Development History

  • Commission
    ,
    Kansas City Rep
    ,
    2023
  • Commission
    ,
    Shakespeare Theater in Washington DC
    ,
    2019

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Kansas City Rep
    ,
    2023
  • Professional
    ,
    Shakespeare Theatre in Washington DC
    ,
    2019