The cast of “Peter Pan” rehearses at the Signal Mountain Playhouse. Opening night is Friday.Just like its title character, the story of “Peter Pan” never grows old.
A cast of nearly 100 will bring the 111-year-old story to life for eight performances when the musical opens Friday, July 10, at the Signal Mountain Playhouse. The musical is directed by Dr. Jennifer Arbogast.
If you go
What: “Peter Pan” When: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25; and Thursdays, July 16 and 23; box office opens at 6 p.m. Where: Signal Mountain Playhouse, corner of Rolling Way and James Boulevard Admission: $15 ages 13 and older, $5 ages 12 and under (cash or checks only) Website: smph.org
Bring your seat
Bring a folding chair to the “Peter Pan” performance you plan to attend. Playhouse spokeswoman Anne Rittenberry says the amphitheater’s old wooden benches have been removed and replaced with stone terracing. The change increased the theater’s seating capacity, but removed seating which requires adults and children bring their own to the venue.
Playing the title role will be Kimberlin Lacy, a music major at Chattanooga State Community College who is transferring to Middle Tennessee State University this fall. Lacy was cast as Tuptim, the tragic young lover, in last summer’s playhouse production of “The King and I.” Lacy says she has been cast in lead roles before, but this is a title character.