Experience the hilarity and chaos of Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the latest masterpiece from Britain’s Mischief Theatre. This time, they’ve brought along the incredible Neil Patrick Harris, who seamlessly blends in with the talented ensemble. Prepare to be amazed as this disaster-farce takes center stage at Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
If you loved Mischief’s previous hit, The Play That Goes Wrong, you’re in for a treat. Peter Pan Goes Wrong proves that their success was no accident. They’ve built a franchise that rivals the best film studios.
In this play-within-a-play, the Cornley Youth Theatre, a group of amateur actors with more enthusiasm than talent, attempts to stage a low-budget production of the beloved J.M. Barrie classic, Peter Pan. As the audience settles in, the chaos begins. The cast, disguised as stagehands, navigate their way through the theater, creating a spectacle of tangled cords and electrifying mishaps.
After a disastrous revival of Oliver, the Cornley players see Peter Pan as their chance for redemption. But as expected, everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Sets malfunction, actors stumble, and injuries are just a door-slam away. With the added challenge of flying, the stage becomes a high-wire disaster waiting to happen.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong takes the chaos to another level by introducing personal storylines for the Cornley players. Love affairs, unnoticed affections, and comedic misunderstandings add another layer of hilarity to the already frenzied production.
As the play unfolds, the mishaps become more repetitive, but the clever writing keeps the audience engaged. Co-written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, Peter Pan Goes Wrong showcases the talents of Matthew Cavendish, Bianca Horn, Harry Kershaw, Chris Leask, Ellie Morris, Charlie Russell, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields, Greg Tannahill, and Nancy Zamit.
Neil Patrick Harris shines in his roles as the Narrator and a confused pirate, proving once again why he’s one of Broadway’s finest comedic performers. The rest of the cast also delivers outstanding performances, with Cavendish’s infectious enthusiasm, Shields’ tyrannical director/Captain Hook, Zamit’s impressive quick-change routines, and Lewis’ portrayal of a disgruntled co-director forced to play the family dog.
Directed by Adam Meggido, Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a riotous spectacle that will leave you in stitches. With Simon Scullion’s inventive set design and Roberto Surace’s clever costumes, the play is a testament to precision, humor, and mischief.
Don’t miss your chance to witness the mayhem of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Running for 2 hours and 5 minutes, including an intermission, this show is guaranteed to keep you entertained from start to finish.
