Planet Rehab to host "Neverland" Earth Day Festival

Planet Rehab brings “Neverland” to life on April 23, 2016!

Planet Rehab to host Earth Day Festival celebrating the wonder of “Peter Pan” in this musical theater version where Peter risks it all to save nature.

To commemorate Earth Day, Planet Rehab is hosting their 5th Annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Planet Rehab Animal Sanctuary located at 2745 W. Dalepark Drive in San Dimas, which will feature the beloved characters of Neverland. In this wholly original musical (written by Gary C. Mitchell), James Hook & Peter Pan are best friends that have just escaped the clutches of Blackbeard, and are looking forward to a new life – but soon find that their goals are quite different.

Planet Rehab invites you to experience “Neverland” in an entirely new way –where Pixie Hollow is filled with live butterflies, gorgeous birds and koi ponds as Peter learns to stand up for what he believes in, saving Neverland from those that would exploit it. Guests will be treated to singing and dancing fairies, lost boys that practice martial arts and the Pirate Rap!

Peter, played by Ben Helms, lends both his smooth voice as well as gymnastic skills to bring Pan to life. Hook is played by Gary C. Mitchell and lead fairy Malena, played by Christine Wheeler, showcases her lyrical tones as she inspires Peter to greater heights.

Planet Rehab in Neverland is one more way in which Planet Rehab, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the environment, seeks to educate and inspire the community. “Most folks have no idea how compromised our environment has become”, states Mitchell, founder & director of Planet Rehab. “According to the United Nations we are currently causing the extinction of 150-200 species each day. We hope that “Planet Rehab in Neverland” will not only entertain but also educate our audience”. Mitchell founded Planet Rehab in 2002 and the Planet Rehab Animal Sanctuary is now home to over 350 animals. “All of our animals have very important jobs – we depend on them to be amazing ambassadors so people can see how incredible nature is”, comments Mitchell.

Tickets for the production are $15 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under) and include admission as well as food. The festival will go from 2 PM – 5 PM and tickets can be purchased at planetrehabinneverland.eventbrite.com or and the door. Guests will have the opportunity to enter the walk in butterfly pavilion, hand feed the parakeets in the Parakeet Encounter, enjoy the Petting Zoo, Koi Ponds, and get to know the 350 animals which call Planet Rehab their home.

Parking for the event on Cataract Street. For more info or to sponsor visit www.planetrehab.org or call 323 350 0873.