PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre
Lythgoe Family Panto PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS return to the Los Angeles area!
The production features Alkaio Thiele as “Peter Pan,” Julia Roome as “Wendy,” Nayah Damasen as “Tinker Bell” and Ben Giroux as “Smee,” joining the previously announced John O'Hurley (“Seinfeld,” “Dancing With The Stars”) as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Clarice ORdaz, musical direction by Michael Sobie and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe.
PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS will begin performances on Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm and run through Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 4:00pm at the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS is a singing, swashbuckling adventure performed in the high-flying style of a British holiday Panto. Take off on a wild quest with Tinker Bell, Wendy and Peter Pan as they try to put a stop to the plot of some dastardly pirates who plan to kidnap Peter as a present to Captain Hook. Filled with big laughs, magic, dancers and contemporary songs by everyone from Taylor Swift to The Bee Gees, this family show has a little bit of something for everyone!
ABOUT THE CAST
The Cast of PETER PAN AND TINKER ELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS will feature: Alkaio Thiele (Disney+ “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” Peter Parker & Spidey on “Spidey and His Amazing Friends”) as “Peter Pan,” Julia Roome (“The Voice”) as “Wendy,” Nayah Damasen (“Grey's Anatomy,” “Monster High”) as “Tinker Bell,” and Ben Giroux (“Henry Danger,” “Big Nate”) as “Smee.” The Ensemble will feature (in alphabetical order): Camryn Eakes as “Tiger Lily,” Raquel Glasser, Kevin Ivins, Camal Pugh, and Davon Rashawn.
JOHN O'HURLEY (“Captain Hook”) is best known as J. Peterman on “Seinfeld,” the #1 syndicated television show in the world, for which he won a Screen Actor's Guild Award. Most recently starring in the comedy feature Swing Away, John can also be seen on the ABC hit “Dancing with the Stars,” ABC's “Dance-Off!” and as the host of “Family Feud.” He is one of the most recognizable voices on TV, appearing in dozens of animated productions including Nickelodeon's “SpongeBob SquarePants” and NBC's “Father of the Pride.” O'Hurley's first CD, “Peace of Our Minds,” a collaboration of his piano compositions with world-renowned cellist Marston Smith, debuted #13 on Billboard. His stage credits include starring roles in the national tours of Chicago, Spamalot, Pirates of Penzance, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Brigadoon. He is a New York Times bestselling author with three titles, including The Perfect Dog, which is becoming a stage musical. Most recently, John has recurring on the Lifetime series “Devious Maids,” opposite Susan Lucci.
ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM
Bonnie Lythgoe (Director) With a career spanning more than 30 years, Bonnie's achievements as a dancer, choreographer, director, TV presenter, TV producer and Broadway producer are second to none.
ABOUT LYTHGOE FAMILY PANTO
Lythgoe Family Panto produces fun, musical theatre the whole family can enjoy. They have received Congressional recognition for their contribution to the Arts. Known for their creativity and involvement in television hits “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” the Lythgoes are dedicated to bringing affordable theatre to families across America. Based on the Grimm fairy tales and others, each story has been modernized with topical scripts for parents and well-known pop songs for kids. The Lythgoes pride themselves on creating a memorable experience a family can share together.
PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS marks Lythgoe Family Panto's return to the Los Angeles area since 2019. Past productions include eight seasons at The Laguna Playhouse, six seasons at The Pasadena Playhouse, The Pasadena Civic, North Carolina Theatre in Raleigh, TPAC in Nashville, TUTS in Houston, Rose Wagner in Salt Lake City, and Balboa Theatre in San Diego. Their shows have starred Ariana Grande, Alex Newell, Sabrina Carpenter, Michelle Williams, Shoshana Bean, Ben Vereen, and many more. As part of the organization's ongoing commitment to develop theatre for young audiences, Lythgoe Family Panto together with 5-Star Theatricals and TOArts will bring the magic of Panto to hundreds of underserved children who attend school in the Thousand Oaks area.
