The Tivoli Theatre’s resident theatre company, Humble Swan Productions, in association with Samuel French, Inc., opens its fourth production on the Tivoli stage with the musical "Peter Pan—Or the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" based on the play by J. M. Barrie.
Humble Swan Productions began its partnership with the City of Chattanooga Department of Education, Arts & Culture and the Tivoli Theatre and was named “Resident Theatre Company” in 2008. Humble Swan’s first production at the Tivoli Theatre was “Disney’s High School Musical” followed by performances of “Oliver!” and “Cinderella.”
Humble Swan Productions is committed to providing quality performances for the education and entertainment of the community, as well as educating and involving local talent of all ages in the production of Broadway favorites.
"For Humble Swan as resident theatre company, we believe it’s important for the Tivoli Theatre to provide quality local theatre and keep great shows coming to our local audience and the Chattanooga arts community,” said Jonathan Humble, executive director. “We want to create opportunities for getting our community involved and experiencing the production of Broadway shows in a performance space like the Tivoli Theatre.”
The cast of “Peter Pan” includes 35 kids, teens, and adults from across Chattanooga—representing a wide range of schools including Center for Creative Arts, Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences, home school, and Ringgold High School. And the 14-piece orchestra includes seven members of the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, which also calls the Tivoli Theatre “home.”
For the production of “Peter Pan,” Humble Swan features the national touring set by John Iacovelli and flying effects by ZFX, Inc., which actress Cathy Rigby last flew on as “Wendy” in the national tour last year.
“We will have multiple people flying at once during the performance,” Mr. Humble said. “It is a very meaningful experience for the cast to get to fly on Cathy Rigby’s set.”
All seats reserved from $19 to $26.50 plus convenience fees. All seats are $16 for children, students and seniors. Tickets are on sale now online and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Call 423 642-TIXS.
Schedule of performances:
Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
For more information about the City of Chattanooga Department of Education, Arts & Culture, contact Melissa Turner at 423 425-7826 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 423 425-7826 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or turner_m@mail.chattanooga.gov.