The Peter Pan Foundation

The Peter Pan Foundation offers music and theater productions for children of all ages. Its offerings include Wish Upon a Star, other musical theater productions, musical performances, and a monthly cabaret night where performers can share pieces of their own selection. It also includes teen leadership through the PPF BAMM Squad and teen groups and assemblies.

Programs

• Music and theater productions — children of all ages · The organization says it is not a theater company; musical theater is a vehicle for its philanthropic efforts.
• Wish Upon a Star — all ages · Annual, on Memorial Day weekend · Signature show; features eight performances with more than 200 performers.
• Other musical theater productions — all ages · Throughout the year
• Musical performances — all ages · Throughout the year
• Monthly cabaret night — performers of their ages · Monthly · Performers can come and perform pieces of their own selection.
• Teen leadership / PPF BAMM Squad — teens · Meet weekly · Teen think tank that helps run The PPF.
• Groups and assemblies — teens · Designed to help teens with self esteem and the struggles of daily pressures.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

The Peter Pan Foundation was founded on January 1, 2007. It says it visits hospitals, kids with special needs, schools, other philanthropic organizations, and individuals who need support, and it partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It also raises money through musical fundraisers and focuses on UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Make-A-Wish kids, and kids with special needs.

Open casting to all performers regardless of race, ethnicity, appearance, age, gender, and skill level; produces sensory-friendly, ASL interpreted, and specialty audience geared shows; all-inclusive foundation.

What families say

“PPF is a place where I feel safe, accepted, and truly happy. It's a place where I can make a difference in my community and the world.” — Zac Faber

“I joined the PPF when I was six years old, and the minute I walked through the door, I felt like I never wanted to leave. It still blows my mind how the PPF can be so loving and kind and still get so much done for our community. If I could describe the PPF in one word, it would be “magical”. This foundation has truly changed my life for the better and I feel so grateful I am a part of it!” — Natalie Adele Schroeder

“PPF continues to amaze me every single day. When Leslie asked me to coffee to discuss the possibility of including ASL into their program, I was immediately hooked on her mission of inclusivity. Since then, I have rarely felt as much love anywhere else as I do with the PPF.” — Dane Lentz

Last updated October 23, 2026.