Peter Pan to whisk audience members away to Neverland

HACKETTSTOWN — Running through Dec. 14, the Centenary Stage Company will venture into “Neverland” for their holiday production of Peter Pan.

Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Peter Pan is one of the most beloved family favorites of all time.

Directed by Broadway veteran, Michael Blevins, Peter Pan features a cast of 72 actors, young and old, hailing from New York and New Jersey. The holiday musical is meant to celebrate all the programs of the Centenary Stage, including talents from professional Equity actors as well as members of the acclaimed Young Performers Workshop, Centenary theatre students, and local performers.

Osborn Focht returns to the CSC stage in the lead role of “Captain Hook." Focht is best known for his appearance in Paul Simon’s The Capeman on Broadway, and as Benny Andersson in Kristina at Carnegie Hall. Centenary Stage Company’s very own multi-talented Lea Antonelli – Lid graces the CSC stage again as the title character, “Peter Pan."

Tickets prices for Peter Pan are $27.50 for adults on Matinees and Fridays with discounts for seniors, students and children. Saturday performance prices are $29.50 with discounts for seniors, students and children under 12. Thursday evening tickets are $27.50 for all seats with a two-for-one Family Night discount when purchased at the door. CSC’s production of Peter Pan is brought in part by the contributions of The Holiday Inn of Budd Lake and the Fulton Bank.

For a comprehensive performance schedule and to purchase tickets visit centenarystageco.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the CSC Box Office in The Lackland Center at 715 Grand Ave in Hackettstown, or by calling 908-979-0900. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday 1 to 5 p.m., and two hours prior to performance times. CSC also operates a second Box Office during the season at 217 Main Street in Hackettstown open Monday through Friday 3-6 p.m.