Maude Adams’ last performance was in A KISS FOR CINDERELLA in 1916. Shortly after that play, her mother passed away as did Charles Frohman, who was her long time producer.

Caddam Hill, the Tannersville home of famed stage actress Maude Adams, best known for originating the titular role in J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” is on the market.

WB's 'Pan' says that Peter Pan is a London boy. But in the 20th century, James Barrie's character was actually a woman from Salt Lake City.

Maude Adams in costume in 1905 as the first American to play Peter Pen. (Image from the Museum of the City of New York) For as long as anyone can remember, Peter Pan has been played by a woman.

J.M. Barrie wrote “Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.” The play debuted on Broadway in 1905 with Maude Adams, the most successful actress of her day, playing Peter.

From 1904 and 1905, when Nina Boucicault played Peter in London and Maude Adams played him in New York, Broadway, London and New York have most always featured female Peter Pans, from Pauline ...

Dreamed up in 1902 by Scottish novelist J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan is a nearly century old character now. He's remained ever popular, though, with frequent adaptations again and again.

Word of mouth helped build it into a big hit, cementing the stardom of Maude Adams. From 1905 through 1913, she played other roles on stage but kept returning to Peter Pan, which helped make her rich.