In 1904, wearing a harness, actress Nina Boucicault became the first to play this character onstage

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Thursday February 9, 2023!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Theater History

Today’s Final Jeopardy

In 1904, wearing a harness, actress Nina Boucicault became the first to play this character onstage

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Peter Pan

Final Jeopardy Explanation

The first person to portray the title character in J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan was English actress Nina Boucicault at the Duke of York’s Theatre in the production Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up which premiered on December 27, 1904. Boucicault’s performance started the tradition of having a woman play Peter Pan.

She was born in London to actors Agnes Robertson and Dion Boucicault Sr. Her brothers were actors Aubrey and Dion Boucicault Jr (who directed the premiere of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up), and her sister was actress Eva Boucicault.

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Today’s Jeopardy! Contestants & Results – Thursday, February 9 2023

	Dan Wohl is a High School History Teacher from Forest Hills, New York. 1 Day Winnings of $26,799 Final Score: $2,999 Round 2 Score: $12,100 Round 1 Score: $5,200
	Scott Perry is a Associate Professor of History from Saint Petersburg, Florida Final Score: $2 Round 2 Score: $5,600 Round 1 Score: $1,200
	Mira Hayward is a Writer from Portland, Oregon. Winning Score: $14,600 Round 2 Score: $10,600 Round 1 Score: $5,400

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