First Stage presents: Tinker Bell

Journey to Neverland for a Family-Friendly Adventure in

TINKER BELL

-Featuring enchanting puppets, original music and a little fairy dust-

Based on the works of Sir J. M. Barrie, 1^stBaronet, OM

Adapted for the stage by Patrick Flynn

Directed by Jeff Frank

 First Stage concludes its 2018/19 mainstage season with a sparkling new adaptation of TINKER BELL, written by playwright Patrick Flynn and based on the works of Sir J.M. Barrie. This family-friendly adventure brings to the stage characters audiences know and love – Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook – but told all from the unique perspective of the feisty fairy, Tinker Bell. With over a dozen different puppets, original music and even some potent fairy dust, Milwaukee families will get to experience theater magic at its best. The world of Neverland will come to life in the Todd Wehr Theater like it has never been seen before! Audience members young and old won’t want to miss taking this fantastic voyage in TINKER BELL.

TINKER BELL runs April 26 – June 2, 2019 at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater, located at 929 N. Water Street in downtown Milwaukee. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Marcus Center Box Office at 929 N. Water Street, by phone at (414) 273-7206 or online at www.firststage.org. Performance runtime is approximately 90 minutes, including intermission. Suggested for families with young people ages 6 – 17+.

Performances:

· Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. – OPENING NIGHT

· Saturday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

· Sunday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

· Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. – PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE PERFORMANCE

· Saturday, May 4 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. – SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE at 3:30 p.m.

· Sunday, May 5 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

· Saturday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. –TECH TALK following the 3:30 p.m. performance

· Sunday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

· Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

· Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. –TECH TALK following the 3:30 p.m. performance

· Saturday, June 1 at 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

· Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. – ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE at 3:30 p.m. performance

For more information, please visit www.firststage.org or call (414) 267-2961.