"Peter Pan" Flies into the Hearts Of All Ages

North Reading High School Masquers’ production of “Peter Pan” played to rave reviews last weekend. The talented cast and crew performed a musical that will long be remembered for its joy, outstanding performances, professional-quality sets, lively musical numbers and flying antics of Peter, Wendy, Michael and John.

Audience members were delighted as Peter Pan, played by Montana Robertson, made a spectacular entrance flying into the Darling nursery searching for his shadow. There he meets Wendy (Neva Ventullo), Michael (Zach Rosatone) and John (Lorenzo Settipane) and takes them on a magical adventure to Neverland.

In one of the most memorable musical scenes of the show, Peter Pan and the Darling children fly in a breathtaking musical number over clouds to Neverland.

In Neverland the audience could not help but laugh at bombastic Captain Hook, played by Jason Glenn, and his bumbling band of pirates. Their clumsy antics as they tried to capture Peter Pan, and stay away from the crocodile, provided an unexpected comedic element.

A highlight of the show was a spectacular musical number, the likes of a syncopated drum corps, between the Lost Boys and the brave Indians.

There are still two more opportunities to see “Peter Pan.” Tickets are available for shows on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. This is the last weekend so don’t miss it!

Tickets can be purchased in person at the North Reading High School Performing Arts Center box office Tuesday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The box office will be open evenings , Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6-8 p.m. Based on availability, tickets will also be sold at the box office beginning 90 minutes before each performance.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 students, $10 for senior citizens and $5 for children 5 and under. Children attending the show dressed as their favorite character from the beloved J.M.Barrie story will receive a gold doubloon redeemable for a “treat” during intermission.

Handicapped seating is available and there is also an elevator to assist patrons who want to get to the front of the theatre. The box office will assist with special needs of patrons in selecting tickets.

For questions regarding tickets, e-mail masquerstickets@gmail.com or contact the box office at (978) 526-5430.

Please note we will not accept any ticket orders by e-mail or voice mail. There is no online or credit card option for this show. Checks and cash only.

If there is a snow day school cancellation, please visit the NRHS Masquers’ website for ticket and show information: http://masquers.weebly.com