Get hooked on 'Peter Pan' at Broadway Palm Theatre

Capt. Hook and his henchmen invade the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre June 11 through Aug. 8. COURTESY PHOTO Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is going on a high-flying adventure this summer with the Tony-Award winning Broadway musical Peter Pan, playing June 11 through Aug. 8. Join Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as they whisk Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland for some swashbuckling fun with the fearsome Captain Hook.

Peter Pan is the classic tale about a boy who doesn't want to grow up and lives a life full of fun, whimsy and adventure. Special flying effects are provided by ZFX Inc.

The role of Peter Pan is played by Phillip Groft, a guest artist from Actor's Equity Association. His credits include performing in the first national tour of "Oklahoma!", the national tour of "Chicago" and in regional productions of "CATS," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Footloose," "West Side Story" and "My Favorite Year."

The delightfully devious role of Captain Hook is being performed by Gary Kimble. He returns to Broadway Palm after playing Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." In 2007 and 2008, Mr. Kimble performed in the national tour of "Peter Pan" as Captain Hook and will be reprising his role. Some of his national and international tour credits include Henry Higgins

COURTESY PHOTOS Peter Pan duels with Capt. Hook in Broadway Palm's production of "Peter Pan," on stage from June 11 through Aug. 8. in the awardwinning world tour of "My Fair Lady" and Daddy Warbucks in "Annie."

M. Seth Reines directs "Peter Pan." He recently directed "The Wedding Singer" and "Singin' in the Rain" at Broadway Palm. Amy McCleary provides choreography and also plays the part of Tiger Lily and Mrs. Darling. Set design is by Evan Adamson and lighting design is by Russell Thompson.

"Peter Pan" performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53 with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. There is a summer special for children 18 and under, tickets are just $18 for dinner and the show. Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved by calling 278-4422, by visiting www. BroadwayPalm.com, or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

KIMBLE GROFT