Peter Pan

Musical

Writers: Sir James Matthew (J.M.) Barrie Mark “Moose” Charlap Jule Styne Betty Comden Adolph Green Carolyn Leigh

Context

The character of Peter Pan first appeared in Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie’s 1902 novel, The Little White Bird. The classic story as we know it in popular culture -- i.e. the story of Peter Pan and Wendy -- was first written by J.M. Barrie as a play entitled, Peter Pan or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. It is this play that became the basis for the book of the musical version. J.M. Barrie later adapted his play into a novel in 1911, entitled Peter Pan and Wendy.

Ever since J.M. Barrie’s non-musical play first premiered in 1904, the character of Peter Pan has traditionally been

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