• Crossing The Bridge last night in the driving rain, we noticed five lights not working.

• Crossing the streets – Who stops in crosswalks? – WGAL-TV8

• Peter Pan is a fun production at the Susquehanna Stage Co.

Cast members mingle for photos and conversations following yesterday’s performance of “Peter Pan.”

The 53 people who had on-stage roles in the delightful production of Peter Pan are but one contingent of the scores of dedicated folks who have come together to present a magical version of the classic show.

This local show, which has five performances remaining,  combines a sparkling, smiling (except for the scowling – in a good way- pirates), effervescent and highly talented cast; spectacular scenery; wonderful music; terrific costumes; spirited dance and choreography and, well, appreciative audiences to present this classic tale.

Some pretty famous ladies have been cast

in the role of Peter Pan – you know the names, Mary Martin, Sandy Duncan, Cathy Rigby – and the young lady who plays Peter Pan in Marietta is as vibrant, impish and loaded with talent as they. She has a voice as big as the forest and is non-stop motion … plus she’s got charismatic charm that just reels in audiences.

Playing Peter Pan, Penn Manor student, Lauren Elledge, is in love with theatre and acting.

So, too, is director, Jim Johnson. His coaching shows as the faces of each of the cast members emote for every scene. Each pirate, each Lost Boy, each Indian and even the dancing animals had the emotions down pat. We’re pretty certain we saw facial expressions that changed with Nana and the Croc!

Kudos to James Landis, who played the Mr. Darling/Captain Hook role that Cyril Ritchard had on Broadway. He is the “swiniest swine in the world,” indeed, and he’s sufficiently timid to lead a band of “Home Alone”- like miscreants. They are, though, the kind of miscreants that audiences love.

Have to say, too, that the Indian maidens were, well, strikingly stunning and beautiful.

Call the theater or go online now. Then gather your family and go see this play in Marietta. Here are the remaining shows:

Wednesday, July 30 — 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 31 — 7:30 pm
Friday, August 1 — 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 2 — 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 3 — 2 pm

Your best bet nights for tickets probably are Wednesday and Thursday. But do go see this show.

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