Revamped ‘Peter Pan’ musical returns to Tel Aviv stage

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 11, 2026 22:42The Hebrew musical Peter Pan, originally written by Uri Paster and Hanoch Rosen, returned to the stage this week with a pre-premiere performance at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center.The new production of the 1988 musical is directed by Rosen, who played the title role in the original version. The current cast features Lee Biran as Peter Pan, Meshi Kleinstein as Wendy, and Sasson Gabbay, who reprises his 1988 role as Captain Hook.The ensemble also includes Linoy Cohen, Tal Levin, Ofir Weil, Assaf Levi, Gilad Brown, Hanan Schwartzberg, Liam Pinto, and TimoTi Sannikov.The original Hebrew staging from over 35 years ago was a major commercial success, generating a home video release, a book, and a popular soundtrack.The Cameri Theater is one of the leading theaters in Israel, and is housed at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. (credit: MOSHE SHAI/FLASH90)Revamped musical includes signature fights, modernized theatrical flight systemThis updated version retains the signature sword fights alongside a modernized theatrical flight system.The production runs at the Tel Aviv venue through August, drawing audiences of both original fans and families. The performance features the show’s original Hebrew music.Follow us on Google