Tradition, a least for the stage version, and probably a boy of about the correct age could turn into a man almost overnight-voice changing, beard, muscles, etc.
The “Lost Boys” in tonight’s producton were WAY too old, they were more like lost men and the pirates were ummm..too flamboyant. A female Pan was the least of its problems.
The whole production was horrible, HORRIBLE. Made me ran back to the Mary Martin version post haste!