Peter and the Starcatcher 2011

Opened: March 9, 2011
Closing: April 24, 2011

Peter and the Starcatcher - 2011 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Rick Elice, co-writer of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys and The Addams Family, along with actor-director-author Roger Rees, probably best known for his Tony Award-winning performance in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning director Alex Timbers, founder and artistic director of les Freres Corbusier and director of the highly-acclaimed production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, have created an imaginative new play based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatchers. In it, a company of 12 actors play some 50 characters on a journey to answer the century-old questions: How did Peter become The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up?

Peter and the Starcatcher - 2011 - Off-Broadway Cast

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STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2011


Peter and the Starcatcher, written by Rick Elice, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, based upon the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, opened Wednesday, March 9 to rave notices and has already set a record for the highest grossing day in NYTW history. The show plays through April 17. Check out a sneak peek of the show below!

Rosen to Alternate with Borle in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Robert Diamond - March 15, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Steve Rosen will join the cast of Peter and the Starcatcher, written by Rick Elice, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, based upon the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson.

Peter and the Starcatcher to Extend at New York Theatre Workshop Through April 17
by Robert Diamond - March 13, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that due to popular demand Peter and the Starcatcher will extend for two weeks-through Sunday, April 17.

Photo Coverage: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Opens at New York Theatre Workshop
by Walter McBride - March 10, 2011


Peter and the Starcatcher is now underway at New York Theatre Workshop. Rick Elice and directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers have teamed up to bring this story of Peter Pan before Neverland to the stage. The production stars Adam Chanler-Berat, Christian Borle and Celia Keenan-Bolger.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Nicole Rosky - January 27, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop presents Peter and the Starcatcher, written by Rick Elice, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, based upon the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. The cast of Peter and the Starcatcher features Adam Chanler-Berat as Peter Next To Normal; Christian Borle as Black Stache Angels in America, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and Celia Keenan-Bolger as Molly 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables, Bachelorette. The company also includes Teddy Bergman as Fighting Prawn Hell House; Arnie Burton as Mrs. Bumbrake The 39 Steps, Amadeus; Matt D'Amico as Slank and Hawking Clam Fizz; Brandon Dirden as Captain Scott Enron, Edgewise; Carson Elrod as Prentiss Reckless, Wedding Crashers; Kevin Del Aguila as Smee book writer of Altar Boyz, Jacques Brel; Greg Hildreth as Alf Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson; Karl Kenzler as Lord Aster Mary Poppins, Twelve Angry Men; and David Rossmer as Ted Fiddler on the Roof, Don't Quit Your Night Job.

Peter and the Starcatcher FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Peter and the Starcatcher have there been?
Peter and the Starcatcher has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2011, Broadway which opened in 2012, Off-Broadway which opened in 2013, US Tour which opened in 2013 and US Tour which opened in 2015.
What awards has Peter and the Starcatcher been nominated for?
Best New Play (), Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Steven Hoggett, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paloma Young, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Wayne Barker, Directing (Obie Awards) for Roger Rees, Directing (Obie Awards) for Alex Timbers, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Jeff Croiter, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Steven HoggettOutstanding Play (The Lortels) for Rick Elice and Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Donyale Werle.
What awards has Peter and the Starcatcher won?
Peter and the Starcatcher has won several awards, including Best New Play, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Steven Hoggett, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Paloma Young, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Wayne Barker, Directing (Obie Awards) for Roger Rees, Directing (Obie Awards) for Alex Timbers, Hewes Design Award (The Hewes Awards) for Jeff Croiter, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Steven Hoggett, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Rick Elice, and Outstanding Scenic Design (The Lortels) for Donyale Werle.

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