Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's popular 2004 novel Peter and the Starcatcher tells the story of Peter, an orphan who becomes Peter Pan.

The series resonated with readers, especially boys, who could not resist Peter's tales of pirates, sea battles, flying camels, devious villains, and worthy heroes.

Peter and the Starcatcher is adventure telling at its finest.

And soon the creation of Barry and Pearson will be coming to Broadway.

Disney Theatrical Productions is developing Peter and the Starcatcher to open next spring on Broadway.

The theatrical version of Peter and the Starcatcher was well received last spring by critics and viewers during its run at the New York Theatre Workshop.

Casting has not yet been finalized for the Broadway run, but Adam Chanler-Berat who starred as Peter in the workshop version is expected to return to the role.

According to several newspaper and web sources, the production is being adapted by Rick Elice (The Addams Family, Jersey Boys) and will include the same creative team as the New York Theatre Workshop production, with Roger Rees directing. The British actor Rees also directed The Addams Family, which closed a couple of months ago on Broadway but is now having a second life in tour.

Can't get to New York City? Then, as usual, I highly recommend the books.