Peter Pan in the Threesixty Threatre exceeded our expectations and we will #NeverGrowUp!
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Peter Pan at the 360 Theatre in Tysons Corner is like no other show you have ever experienced. This show takes the best features of other shows (Cirque de Soleil, IMAX, acrobats, trapeze, music and more) and combines them into one big extravaganza! The show itself was enjoyed by our family, Mom and Dad, son, age 11, (who did not expect to like it) and daughter, age 7. We all loved it and thought it was really a one of a kind event.
Twenty actors brave the stage as well as the sky as they recreated J.M. Barrie's version of Peter Pan (which is different in a few respects to the Walt Disney version). The stage is surrounded by seats and above the last row the inside of the tent is used as a backdrop screen for the imagery. All the featured scenes and cool special effects are displayed in this area. It took many computers, months to generate these amazing displays. The Computer Generated Images (CGI) are very lifelike and contribute to the overall experience of bringing you to the various locations that the children travel to during the show. 
There is so much action that there is no time to be bored or sidetracked. The round stage has holes where actors pop out and in (this is amazing to see how effortlessly this is accomplished). The set evolves constantly, from the childhood home in London, to Neverland, to Captain Hook's ship, then back again. Many of the characters fly through the air and my daughter wanted to know if she could try it one day. Each piece of the show works together and creates a magical experience for all who are watching. There is even a silk aerial piece where two "mermaids" enact part of a bedtime story while we all feel like we are underwater with them. We were all on the edge of our seats, not knowing what exciting event would happen next, even though we all knew the story quite well. This show is a perfect example of taking a childhood classic and remaking it into a modern marvel.
I have a few tips if you have not bought your tickets yet. Be mindful when purchasing your tickets - the air conditioner compressor is located behind section D, so if someone in your party has hearing problems, would advise against this section. Also, would recommend not sitting the first few rows, but more in the middle for the best views. Since the seats surround the stage, you really don't have many bad viewing spots, which is really nice for all the attendees! If you have very young children (3 and under), you might want to skip this show. We saw many little children and babies carried away crying, by their parents. The BOOMS (cannons) are really loud and feel like they are aimed right at you, the crocodile is really scary, and there are lots of mild words that you might not want to explain. Captain Hook is also a scary character and some characters "die" in the show as well. The recommended age for the show is 5+ and we agree. Make sure you leave enough time to park (there is a free lot at Tysons, or you can pay $25 to park in a lot right across from the entrance.) If you arrive 15 minutes early you will be entertained by 5 actors (Capitan Hooks' crew) who entertain the audience with their singing, dancing, and playing instruments. It was really fun to watch them and sing along with some old tunes as people took their seats. Peter Pan is playing near Tysons until August 16th, so you have most of the summer to get your tickets and bring your family to experience some magic. When the show leaves our area they will next be visiting Texas. Snacks are sold at the show. We got a nachos, which was a very large portion for $5 as well as a bag of popcorn for $7. The nachos were great, the popcorn tasted stale. The first half of the show lasted 50 minutes and then there was a 20 min intermission followed by another 45 minute part.
