The Center Theatre Group’s production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is set to feature special guest stars Bradley Whitford and Daniel Dae Kim. The show, which will be mounted at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from August 8th to September 10th, is a West Coast premiere direct from Broadway.
Whitford will take the stage from August 9th to 20th, while Kim is set to appear from August 30th to September 10th. Both actors will be playing the role of Francis, a member of the Cornley Drama Society who portrays the Narrator in the production.
Written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is a highly physical comedy packed with finely-tuned and inspired slapstick. The show follows the Cornley Drama Society as they attempt to present J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of Peter Pan amidst hijinks, accidents, and cast disputes.
The production features a talented L.A. cast, including Ryan Vincent Anderson as Gill, Matthew Cavendish as Max, Harry Kershaw as Francis, Chris Leask as Trevor, Henry Lewis as Robert, Ellie Morris as Lucy, Charlie Russell as Sandra, Jonathan Sayer as Dennis, Henry Shields as Chris, Greg Tannahill as Jonathan, and Nancy Zamit as Annie. Stephen James Anthony, Blair Baker, Bartley Booz, and Brenann Stacker round out the cast.
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Directed by Adam Meggido, “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” boasts set designs by Simon Scullion, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Matt Haskins, sound by Ella Wahlström, and original music by Richard Baker and Rob Falconer. The show recently completed a limited Broadway engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and is produced by Kevin McCollum, Kenny Wax, Stage Presence, and Catherine Schreiber.
Bradley Whitford’s casting in “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” marks his return to the Center Theatre Group after his role as Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” was cut short due to the pandemic. Producing director Douglas C. Baker expressed his excitement, stating, “I could not be happier to welcome Bradley back.” He also spoke highly of Daniel Dae Kim, who will be making his Center Theatre Group debut, saying, “Daniel is also a dedicated stage craftsman, who has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and London. CTG welcomes both Bradley and Daniel into the fun, funny, and farcical world of ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong.'”
Whitford, an Emmy winner and classically trained stage actor, recently wrapped shooting on the Netflix limited series “The Madness” opposite Colman Domingo. He will next be seen in AMC’s upcoming limited series, “Parish,” opposite Giancarlo Esposito.
Daniel Dae Kim, an actor, director, producer, and activist, returns to the stage after his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center’s Tony Award-winning production of “The King and I.” Kim recently completed production on Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” He will also team up with his production company, 3AD, for a new spy thriller series for Amazon, which will be shot in Korea later this year. Kim can also be seen in BJ Novak’s FX series, “The Premise,” Nat Geo’s “The Hot Zone: Anthrax,” and Apple TV+’s “Roar.”
With the addition of Bradley Whitford and Daniel Dae Kim to the cast, “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” promises to be a hilarious and entertaining show for audiences at the Ahmanson Theatre. Don’t miss your chance to experience this highly physical comedy packed with wit, slapstick, and daring stunts.
