Was Peter Pan ever played by a female?

Answer 1

There have been lots of them, starting with the first-ever production in London 1904, starring Nina Boucicault. The next year, Maude Adams played Peter Pan in New York. Zena Dare and Pauline Chase (who played one of the Lost Boys in the first production) played the role many times.

Several women have played Peter Pan in stage musical adaptations: Jean Arthur (1950), Mary Martin (starting in 1954), Sandy Duncan (1970s-1980s), Mia Farrow (1976, TV special), and Cathy Rigby (1990s-present).

There was also a silent movie made in 1924, which was a lot like the stage productions of the time, starring Betty Bronson.

(A much shorter question to answer is "What males have played Peter Pan?")

Answer 2

Women and girls are portrayed positively in Peter Pan. The Lost Boys are children who fell out of their baby carriages. According to Peter, they are all boys because "girls are ... much too clever to fall out of their carriages." Mothers are depicted very positively.

Answer 3

Yes, Peter Pan can be played by a girl. If you have long hair, you will need to tuck it up in a cap or put it in a bun. Happy acting!

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As a matter of fact, a girl named Sandy Duncan played Peter Pan on Broadway for years. It was quite successful. See related links below.

Answer 4

No males have played Peter Pan in the movie OR the Broadway premier of Peter Pan.