2006-11-16 11:50:54 · 19 answers · asked by ElieZ 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
The story is about a *boy* who never grew up, hence the name "Peter Pan." J.M. Barrie wrote the story based on the Llewelyn-Davies' children. The movie "Finding Neverland" is based on Barrie's life with the Llewelyn-Davies family and his writing of Peter Pan. Much of it is based on truth...some of it is merely inspired by truth (for example, there were more than 4 children).
As far as plays are concerned, the role is typically played (and was originated) by a girl. The reason being is that the age of Peter Pan is typically a period when most boys hit puberty...and their voices begin to change. This wouldn't work for a boy who never grows up (and hence never experiences puberty), so the only way they could keep a young voice was to cast a girl in the role.
2006-11-16 12:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mary K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Female Peter Pan
2016-10-14 11:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, Peter Pan is normally played by a girl even on Broadway like Mary Martin (I find that super creepy, I don't know about you.) but it could definitely be played by a boy and sometimes has. What you need to do if you get to audition is nail it and prove you're the best for the songs. I don't know about the flying part, though!
2016-03-19 09:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Gail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The character was male but the actor was female
2006-11-16 11:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think that the original Peter Pan in JM Barrie's play was played by a woman, because i believe it was hard to find a child actor who could play such a big part.
2006-11-16 12:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by sammie.leigh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JM Barrie's book was about a boy who never grew up-so I think Male.However,from the Viewpoint of Pantomime performances,there's a tradition for the principal "Boy" to be female...
2006-11-16 11:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by Devmeister 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it was a female playing a male.
2006-11-16 11:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the book he is a boy. The part has usually been played by women, notably Mary Martin(first) and Cathy Rigby on Broadway.
2006-11-16 14:04:15 · answer #8 · answered by MUD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The original story was about a boy, but on stage the role was played by a girl. Couldn't tell you why.
2006-11-16 11:59:13 · answer #9 · answered by reesey126 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Female, Mary Martin I think. I have it somewhere.
2006-11-16 11:59:44 · answer #10 · answered by KC 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋