Solving 'Peter Pan's' Tiger Lily problem

Larissa FastHorse walks through her updates to the beloved musical, which now better represents its Native characters and doubles as a platform for Native actors.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 24, 2024 'Peter Pan' had a Tiger Lily problem. How the musical now does right by Indigenous people Larissa FastHorse walks through her updates to the beloved musical, which now better represents its Native characters and doubles as a platform for Native actors. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: 'Deadpool & Wolverine' pushes Marvel in the direction of manic meta mush, for fans only In-jokes fly fast and furious — as do adamantium claws and tart asides — as the antiheroic mashup doubles down on fandom, not plot, character or catharsis. SHARE       READ MORE John Mayall, pioneering British blues musician, dies at 90 John Mayall's Bluesbreakers incubated some of rock's biggest talents, including Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood. He was 90. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT After 'Cobra Kai,' Xolo Maridueña is ready for his next challenge Xolo Maridueña grew up alongside his "Cobra Kai," character. Now the actor is ready for the next act of his career. SHARE       READ MORE 'Two American Families' is the saga of working class struggle and survival "Two American Families: 1991-2024," premiering Tuesday on PBS, examines two Milwaukee families struggling with capitalism. SHARE       READ MORE Jack White, the Mars Volta and Cigarettes After Sex headline Desert Daze's comeback fest The beloved psych-rock festival Desert Daze took a break in 2023. SHARE       READ MORE Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris the green light to use 'Freedom' in presidential campaign Beyoncé gives Vice President Kamala Harris, a newly minted 2024 Democratic candidate, permission to use the song "Freedom" in her presidential campaign. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW