Barrie’s mother never recovered mentally, and was said to find small comfort in the fact that David would remain a boy forever. In the winter of 1867, David was hit by a fellow ice-skater. He had an older brother, David, who was known to be one of those beautiful golden children who everyone adored. Barrie was born in 1860, the son of Margaret and Alexander Barrie, in the Scottish town of Kirriemuir. Ahead, we’ve put together a quick primer. Barrie, and the children who inspired it, turn out to be much, much more interesting. Peter Pan has had many incarnations over the years, but the origins of the tale, as well as the fates of its author, J.M. At the very least, the show will be something the entire family can hate-watch, drink-watch, and simply just regular-watch, all at the same time. Will this version break records, too? Is Allison Williams the millennial Martin? We shall see. Peter Pan was last performed live on TV in 1955 and again in 1956, starring Broadway icon Mary Martin, the originator of the theatrical role. But, this Thursday, NBC presents Peter Pan Live! with Allison Williams playing the legendary Boy Who Never Grew Up, along with Christopher Walken as Captain Hook. And, next summer, Pan - a Peter Pan prequel, of sorts - hits movie theaters with Hugh Jackman as its villain, Blackbeard. This coming spring, Finding Neverland (the musical version of the 2005 film) comes to Broadway, starring Matthew Morrison and Kelsey Grammer.

Prepare yourself - we are about to enjoy (or endure, depending on your perspective) a Peter Pan renaissance.

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