“Peter Pan” is the tale of a boy who never grows up and his adventures with Wendy Darling and her siblings, Captain Hook and his pirates, Tinkerbell and her fairies, and the Lost Boys, in fantastical Neverland.

The show promises to captivate audiences of all ages. The production illustrates MarLo Dance Studio’s continued commitment to presenting a blend of inspirational storytelling and choreography, (ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz and hip hop), inviting audiences to experience the magic of live dance performance in unforgettable ways.

The show will run two weekends, May 8, 9, 10, and May 15,16, 17. All performances are at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Reserve seating is $20 – $25 in advance or $27 at the door. Advance ticket sales begin April 8. To purchase online, visit MarLoDance.com, or call 706-550-1416 to purchase by phone.

The professionally staged production delivers everything audiences could want in Peter’s Neverland adventures, from lavish costumes and sets to eclectic music, not to mention memorable dancing by youth and adult students.

“It’s a show you won’t want to miss, the kind of family event that brings a community together,” said MarLo founder Maria Merriam.

The production’s 112 dancers hale from both Coos and Curry counties to be part of Bandon’s unique program that focuses on a classical ballet foundation with jazz, tap, contemporary and hip-hop genres made available to youth and adults. As a performing arts school, MarLo specializes in providing a studio dance education while giving students opportunities to express dance in theatrical story-telling projects, including recent sellout productions of, “The Wizard of Oz,” and “The Nutcracker.”

Produced by Maria Merriam with direction by Faith Slater, MarLo Dance Studio is celebrating the 26th anniversary season of serving the greater Bandon area. For general questions about the program, call 541-252-1394.

Cover art by Annetta Adams featuring Vivian Nighswonger as Tinkerbell, Chase Robison as Peter and Ashlyn Fisher as Wendy.

This Christmas classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. MarLo Dance Studio bi-annually rings in the Christmas season with a family-friendly version to captivate audience members of all ages. MDS’s lavish scenery and costumes makes this ballet a family favorite.

Guest dancer Hadassah Slater joins the performance as the delicate, twirling Sugar Plum Fairy. Hadassah is an alumna of MarLo and company member of Ballet Fantastique, based in Eugene, Oregon.

“The Nutcracker” runs two weekends, opening with 3 p.m. matinees on December 6 and 7. A second weekend of performances is December 12, 13, 14. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets

Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Lap-sitting children age two and under are free. For advance tickets, visit MarLoDance.com or call 706-550-1416. For groups of 15 or more, call the studio direct, 541-252-1394.

This Christmas classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. MarLo Dance Studio bi-annually rings in the Christmas season with a family-friendly version to captivate audience members of all ages. MDS’s lavish scenery and costumes makes this ballet a family favorite.

Guest dancer Hadassah Slater joins the performance as the delicate, twirling Sugar Plum Fairy. Hadassah is an alumna of MarLo and company member of Ballet Fantastique, based in Eugene, Oregon.

“The Nutcracker” runs two weekends, opening with 3 p.m. matinees on December 6 and 7. A second weekend of performances is December 12, 13, 14. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets

Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Lap-sitting children age two and under are free. For advance tickets, visit MarLoDance.com or call 706-550-1416. For groups of 15 or more, call the studio direct, 541-252-1394.

This Christmas classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. MarLo Dance Studio bi-annually rings in the Christmas season with a family-friendly version to captivate audience members of all ages. MDS’s lavish scenery and costumes makes this ballet a family favorite.

Guest dancer Hadassah Slater joins the performance as the delicate, twirling Sugar Plum Fairy. Hadassah is an alumna of MarLo and company member of Ballet Fantastique, based in Eugene, Oregon.

“The Nutcracker” runs two weekends, opening with 3 p.m. matinees on December 6 and 7. A second weekend of performances is December 12, 13, 14. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets

Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Lap-sitting children age two and under are free. For advance tickets, visit MarLoDance.com or call 706-550-1416. For groups of 15 or more, call the studio direct, 541-252-1394.

This Christmas classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. MarLo Dance Studio bi-annually rings in the Christmas season with a family-friendly version to captivate audience members of all ages. MDS’s lavish scenery and costumes makes this ballet a family favorite.

Guest dancer Hadassah Slater joins the performance as the delicate, twirling Sugar Plum Fairy. Hadassah is an alumna of MarLo and company member of Ballet Fantastique, based in Eugene, Oregon.

“The Nutcracker” runs two weekends, opening with 3 p.m. matinees on December 6 and 7. A second weekend of performances is December 12, 13, 14. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets

Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Lap-sitting children age two and under are free. For advance tickets, visit MarLoDance.com or call 706-550-1416. For groups of 15 or more, call the studio direct, 541-252-1394.

Tickets

Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for youth 14 and younger. Friday, Oct. 17, is pay-what-you can night. Tickets are available online at Tix.com or at the door.

The Play

The beloved children’s novel “Charlotte’s Web” was adapted for stage by Joseph Robinette with direction from author E.B. White. The play captures all of the wonder and delight of the award-winning 1952 book.

Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information, visit BandonPlayhouse.org.

This Bandon Playhouse program is directed by Stephanie Jones and is produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

Tickets

Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for youth 14 and younger. Friday, Oct. 17, is pay-what-you can night. Tickets are available online at Tix.com or at the door.

The Play

The beloved children’s novel “Charlotte’s Web” was adapted for stage by Joseph Robinette with direction from author E.B. White. The play captures all of the wonder and delight of the award-winning 1952 book.

Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information, visit BandonPlayhouse.org.

This Bandon Playhouse program is directed by Stephanie Jones and is produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

Tickets

Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for youth 14 and younger. Friday, Oct. 17, is pay-what-you can night. Tickets are available online at Tix.com or at the door.

The Play

The beloved children’s novel “Charlotte’s Web” was adapted for stage by Joseph Robinette with direction from author E.B. White. The play captures all of the wonder and delight of the award-winning 1952 book.

Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information, visit BandonPlayhouse.org.

This Bandon Playhouse program is directed by Stephanie Jones and is produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

Tickets

Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for youth 14 and younger. Friday, Oct. 17, is pay-what-you can night. Tickets are available online at Tix.com or at the door.

The Play

The beloved children’s novel “Charlotte’s Web” was adapted for stage by Joseph Robinette with direction from author E.B. White. The play captures all of the wonder and delight of the award-winning 1952 book.

Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information, visit BandonPlayhouse.org.

This Bandon Playhouse program is directed by Stephanie Jones and is produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

Tickets

Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for youth 14 and younger. Friday, Oct. 17, is pay-what-you can night. Tickets are available online at Tix.com or at the door.

The Play

The beloved children’s novel “Charlotte’s Web” was adapted for stage by Joseph Robinette with direction from author E.B. White. The play captures all of the wonder and delight of the award-winning 1952 book.

Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information, visit BandonPlayhouse.org.

This Bandon Playhouse program is directed by Stephanie Jones and is produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.