NATIONAL TODAY | Ballet West brings Trey McIntyre's 'Peter Pan' to Utah
Feb 10, 2026
Ballet West is set to premiere Trey McIntyre's full-length ballet adaptation of the classic story 'Peter Pan' in Salt Lake City. The production, which draws from the original Barrie novel, features flight choreography, scenes of magical transformation, and a fight scene on a pirate ship. The ballet is set to music by Sir Edward Elgar, performed by the Ballet West Orchestra.
Why it matters
The 'Peter Pan' story is an enduring classic that explores the conflict between the innocence of childhood and the responsibilities of adulthood. McIntyre's ballet adaptation aims to capture the emotional undercurrents of this timeless tale through movement and music.