Tonight is closing night for Peter Pan. I’ve enjoyed being a
small part of this play, though I haven’t actually seen any of it. When I’m in
the orchestra pit I can usually catch a glimpse of whatever is happening on the
stage “apron.” But for this play the orchestra is onstage, literally behind the
scenery. The unusual position has solved some acoustic issues, but it makes
following visual cues (this musical is full of them) a real challenge. Peter
Pan has some wonderful tunes. My two favorites are a sweet little sentimental waltz
that Mrs. Darling dances with her children in the nursery as the play opens,
and a lullaby that Peter dimly recalls near the end of act two: “My
child, my very own, don't be afraid, you're not alone. Sleep until the dawn for
all is well.” Somehow I didn’t realize until yesterday that they’re actually
the same melody; a musical variation on not seeing the forest for the trees.
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