(L-R) Chrissie Fit, Sabrina Carpenter, Kevin Quinn, Corey Fogelmanis and August Maturo in "Peter Pan and Tinker Bell - A Pirates Christmas" at The Pasadena Playhouse. Photo: Philicia Endelman.
(L-R) Parvesh Cheena, Corey Fogelmanis, August Maturo and John O'Hurley in "Peter Pan and Tinker Bell - A Pirates Christmas" at The Pasadena Playhouse. Photo: Philicia Endelman.
The Pasadena Playhouse adds to the excitement of this year’s Panto at The Playhouse production of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas with special Peter Pan and Tinker Bell breakfasts on select days (which can be enjoyed with or without tickets to the show) and, as a way of giving back to the community with the record-breaking success of this year’s production, a one day only, Pay-What-You-Can Lottery on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.
Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse, says, “Panto at The Playhouse is a great holiday gift to our theatre in a number of ways. It is only right that we share this blessing with as many others as we can by making this show available to everyone in our community in as many ways as we can. That would certainly include our donor supported student matinees and these special performances that allow so many to have this magical experience. These programs are a way that we can express gratitude and appreciation to our community, and to share the gift of the art on our stage.”
In this spirit, 60 tickets will be made available by lottery at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 29, 2015 for the 3:00 p.m. performance of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas. Participants will receive 1 lottery ticket per person, which will be good for up to 4 pay-what-you-can tickets, should they be selected. At 2:00 p.m. the lottery winners will be announced, and everyone may enjoy “Winter Wonderland” at The Pasadena Playhouse, complete with holiday crafts and activities, before the 3:00 p.m. performance.
Panto at the Playhouse has also teamed up with redwhite + bluezz, located at 37 S. El Molino, next door to The Pasadena Playhouse, for a series of special Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Breakfasts offered on select days featuring visits from The Playhouse’s pirate and fairy friends and the Prince and Princess of The Pasadena Playhouse (see schedule below), face-painting, magic, balloon-making, and more!
Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Breakfasts may be enjoyed on their own, followed by a visit to “Winter Wonderland” at The Pasadena Playhouse, for the price of $32 per adult and $22 per child, or as part of a show package. It’s a great way to kick off your Panto at the Playhouse experience, or for those that have already seen Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas, an opportunity to enjoy the fun and magic of Panto at The Playhouse in a whole new way!
On Saturday, December 26, the Pirate and Fairy Friends of The Pasadena Playhouse will host a Special Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Brunch between 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (3:30 p.m. last seating), and will return to host a Special Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Breakfast on Sunday, December 27 between 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m. last seating).
On Sunday, December 27 and Saturday and Sunday, January 2 and 3, the Prince and Princess of The Pasadena Playhouse will host a Special Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Breakfast between 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m. last seating).
Breakfast Buffet includes Peter Pan’s Pancakes, Tink’s Pixie Dust French Toast, Cap’n Hook’s Hashed Browns, Wendy’s Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Muffins and Oatmeal. Beverages not included.
The December 26 Brunch Buffet includes Peter Pan’s Pancakes, Tinker Bell’s Baked Ham, Pirate Mac and Cheese, Cap’n Hook’s Mashed Potatoes, Lost Boys Green Beans, Wendy’s Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Muffins and Oatmeal. Beverages not included.
Show Packages include tickets to Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas, entrance to Winter Wonderland, and Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Breakfast or Brunch at redwhite + bluezz, and are based on theatre seating and do not include Golden Tickets. Premiere Row C price is $137 child/ $148 adult, Front Orchestra/Front Mezzanine is $96 child/$107 adult, Rear Orchestra is $81 child/$92 adult and Rear Mezzanine is $68 child/$79 adult. Single tickets are also available.
This year’s Panto at the Playhouse production of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas, features Sabrina Carpenter as “Wendy” (“Girl Meets World”), Parvesh Cheena as “Smee” (NBC’s “Outsourced”, “A to Z”), Chrissie Fit as “Tinker Bell” (“Pitch Perfect 2,”), Corey Fogelmanis as “John” (“Girl Meets World”), August Maturo as “Michael” (“Girl Meets World”), John O’Hurley as “Captain Hook” (“Seinfeld,”), Kevin Quinn as “Peter Pan” (“Bunk’d,” Season 12 of “American Idol”), and Nikki SooHoo as “Tiger Lily” (“The Lovely Bones,” and “Stick It”).
Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas is playing now through January 3, 2016 at The Pasadena Playhouse.
Returning from last year’s hugely successful Panto at The Playhouse production of Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight, are director Bonnie Lythgoe (“So You Think You Can Dance”), choreographer Spencer Liff (Emmy nominee “So You Think You Can Dance”) and musical director Michael Orland (“American Idol”). The book is by Kris Lythgoe, scenic and costume design by Lythgoe Family Productions.
Lythgoe Family Productions produces fun, musical theatre the whole family can enjoy. 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 fairytales 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. Panto at The Playhouse is celebrating its fourth year at The Pasadena Playhouse. Past productions at The Pasadena Playhouse include: Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight starring Olivia Holt and Lucy Lawless, A Snow White Christmas starring Ariana Grande and Neil Patrick Harris and Aladdin and His Winter Wish starring Ben Vereen, Bruce Vilanch, and Ashley Argota.
In Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas, Tinker Bell, Wendy and Peter Pan embark on a wild quest to foil the pirates’ plot to kidnap Peter for Captain Hook’s Christmas present. It’s a flying, singing, swashbuckling adventure, which features comedy, magic, dancers from “So You Think You Can Dance,” and contemporary music from Taylor Swift to the Bee Gees. A Panto is known for its interactive style and humor that appeals to everyone from ages 2 – 102! “Those who have never been to a panto will have a glorious introduction to the forum.” – Los Angeles Times.
Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas plays through January 3, 2016 at The Pasadena Playhouse. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena. The performance schedule is Tuesdays – Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; Special matinees — Tuesday, December 22 at 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, December 23 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 24 at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29 at 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. (No performances December 25, 31, and January 1.)
Tickets are available by calling The Pasadena Playhouse at (626) 356-7529, online 24 hours a day at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org, or by visiting The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. during non-performance dates. On performance dates the Box Office is open Tuesday – Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets for Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas range from $25.00 – $140.00. Child single tickets are available for Rear Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine seating ranging from $39.00 – $59.00. Service and theatre restoration fees apply to all purchases. Group Sales (8 or more) are available by calling (626) 921-1161. Tickets are available by calling The Pasadena Playhouse at (626) 356-7529, online 24 hours a day at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org, or by visiting The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, Tuesday – Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. during non-performance dates. On performance dates the Box Office is open Tuesday – Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Golden Tickets are available as an add-on to any child’s ticket for an additional $65.00 each (limit of 10 Golden Tickets available per performance). A Golden Ticket provides the ticketholder (children only; recommended ages 4-12) with a special onstage sing-a-long experience during the production, a gift bag with special surprises, and a Peter Pan collectible poster!
