Peter Fenton
Birth Place: New York, USA
Latest News on Peter Fenton:
Staged Reading of New Dark Comedy BLUE SKIES YONDER to Premiere at Artworks Trenton (Sep 12, 2025)
Peter Fenton's Teen Comedy CORONATION Will Have its World Premiere Production At Newtown Arts Company (Jul 1, 2024)
Playwright Peter Fenton Returns To Rogue Theater Festival With I THINK WE'RE LOST (Jun 3, 2024)
Staged Reading of New Dark Comedy BLUE SKIES YONDER to Premiere at Artworks Trenton (Sep 12, 2025)
Peter Fenton's Teen Comedy CORONATION Will Have its World Premiere Production At Newtown Arts Company (Jul 1, 2024)
Playwright Peter Fenton Returns To Rogue Theater Festival With I THINK WE'RE LOST (Jun 3, 2024)
BIO
Peter Fenton is a writer and director creating stories for stage and screen that make audiences laugh, think, and occasionally squirm. His Off-Broadway debut, dark comedy ABANDON ALL HOPE, premiered at Theatre Row in 2023, and I THINK WE'RE LOST, his young adult retelling of Peter Pan, will premiere in Philadelphia in 2026. His film work, including NIGHT VOICES and his directorial debut, INHERENTLY SPECIAL, has earned awards on the international festival circuit. Based in New Hope, PA, Fenton works in marketing at Passage Theatre Company and freelances with McCarter Theatre Center and other regional arts organizations.
STAGE CREDITS
Additional Credits
As Playwright:
- I Think We're Lost (Premiering in 2026 at Pier Players in Philadelphia, PA)
- Blue Skies Yonder (Staged Reading in 2025 at Artworks in Trenton, NJ)
- Coronation (Premiered 2024 at Newtown Arts Company in Newtown, PA)
- Abandon All Hope (Premiered 2023 at Theatre Row as part of Rogue Theater Festival in New York, NY)
- Yuletide Shakedown (Premiered 2019 under the title See Amid the Winter Snow at the Philly Improv Theater as part of Fringe Arts in Philadelphia, PA)
- The Thousand-Year Rose (Premiered 2016 at Wheaton College's Jukebox Theater in Wheaton, IL)
- Good Knight and Goodbye (Premiered 2010 at Conestoga Valley Middle School in Lancaster, PA)
As Director:
- Bonnie & Clyde (Premiered in 2025 at Newtown Arts Company in Newtown, PA)
- I Think We're Lost (Staged Reading in 2024 at The Flea as part of Rogue Theater Festival in New York, NY)
- Inherently Special (2023 Short Film)
News
Staged Reading of New Dark Comedy BLUE SKIES YONDER to Premiere at Artworks Trenton
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
Artworks Trenton will host the first public presentation of Blue Skies Yonder, a new dark comedy by playwright Peter Fenton, on Sunday, October 19 at 2:00pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
Artworks Trenton will host the first public presentation of Blue Skies Yonder, a new dark comedy by playwright Peter Fenton, on Sunday, October 19 at 2:00pm.
Peter Fenton's Teen Comedy CORONATION Will Have its World Premiere Production At Newtown Arts Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024
Following his Off-Broadway debut with last summer's Abandon All Hope premiering at Theatre Row, Philly-area playwright Peter Fenton has partnered with Newtown Arts Company, a community theater in Bucks County where he resides, to stage the world premiere production of his new teen comedy, Coronation.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024
Following his Off-Broadway debut with last summer's Abandon All Hope premiering at Theatre Row, Philly-area playwright Peter Fenton has partnered with Newtown Arts Company, a community theater in Bucks County where he resides, to stage the world premiere production of his new teen comedy, Coronation.
Playwright Peter Fenton Returns To Rogue Theater Festival With I THINK WE'RE LOST
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2024
Peter Fenton returns to the Rogue Theater Festival with a dark comedy twist on Peter Pan in I THINK WE'RE LOST. Catch the first public reading on June 7 at The Flea Theatre, exploring themes of escapism and revenge.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2024
Peter Fenton returns to the Rogue Theater Festival with a dark comedy twist on Peter Pan in I THINK WE'RE LOST. Catch the first public reading on June 7 at The Flea Theatre, exploring themes of escapism and revenge.
Review: ABANDON ALL HOPE at West Art
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 12, 2024
Abandon All Hope is a timely show full of hope. I think it resonates especially well with younger audience members who may struggle with identity and acceptance.
by Rich Mehrenberg - May 12, 2024
Abandon All Hope is a timely show full of hope. I think it resonates especially well with younger audience members who may struggle with identity and acceptance.
Previews: ABANDON ALL HOPE at West Art Lancaster
by G K Schatzman - May 8, 2024
After months of anticipation, Abandon All Hope will run at WestArt in Lancaster on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10, at 7:00pm.
by G K Schatzman - May 8, 2024
After months of anticipation, Abandon All Hope will run at WestArt in Lancaster on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10, at 7:00pm.
Sherlock Holmes Musical THE DETECTIVE DISAPPEARS to be Presented at Smile Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024
Catch the free public showing of Fenton & White's Sherlock Holmes musical, THE DETECTIVE DISAPPEARS at Smile Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024
Catch the free public showing of Fenton & White's Sherlock Holmes musical, THE DETECTIVE DISAPPEARS at Smile Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Peter Fenton's ABANDON ALL HOPE To Make Pennsylvania Premiere at WestArt
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024
Lancaster, Pennsylvania-raised playwright and 2013 Conestoga Valley High School alum Peter Fenton made his Off-Broadway debut last summer with the world premiere of his dark comedy/drama play, Abandon All Hope, as part of the 2023 Rogue Theater Festival at Theatre Row.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024
Lancaster, Pennsylvania-raised playwright and 2013 Conestoga Valley High School alum Peter Fenton made his Off-Broadway debut last summer with the world premiere of his dark comedy/drama play, Abandon All Hope, as part of the 2023 Rogue Theater Festival at Theatre Row.
Rogue Theater Festival To Present Twenty-Five New Works in June at The Flea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Rogue Theater Festival has revealed the twenty-five new works that will be presented by the festival in June, 2024 at The Flea. Learn more about the festival!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024
Rogue Theater Festival has revealed the twenty-five new works that will be presented by the festival in June, 2024 at The Flea. Learn more about the festival!
Feature: The Infernal Partnership of Peter Fenton and Avery Kellington
by G K Schatzman - Aug 28, 2023
As their dark comedy Abandon All Hope sets up for a Philadelphia run at Beacon Church, writer/producer Peter Fenton and actor/producer Avery Kellington share backstory on the play's creation and their own creative partnership.
by G K Schatzman - Aug 28, 2023
As their dark comedy Abandon All Hope sets up for a Philadelphia run at Beacon Church, writer/producer Peter Fenton and actor/producer Avery Kellington share backstory on the play's creation and their own creative partnership.
ABANDON ALL HOPE Off-Broadway Hit is Coming to Philadelphia's Beacon Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Get ready for the Philadelphia premiere of ABANDON ALL HOPE, the hilarious and thought-provoking dark comedy play that sold out in New York City. Don't miss this unique performance at Beacon Church, as the play explores ethics, organized Christianity, and identity with clever wit and a streak of dark comedy. Buy your tickets now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Get ready for the Philadelphia premiere of ABANDON ALL HOPE, the hilarious and thought-provoking dark comedy play that sold out in New York City. Don't miss this unique performance at Beacon Church, as the play explores ethics, organized Christianity, and identity with clever wit and a streak of dark comedy. Buy your tickets now!
ABANDON ALL HOPE Sells Out Initial Engagement At Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023
First-time producing partners Peter Fenton and Avery Kellington have sold out the limited engagement world premiere of dramedy play, Abandon All Hope, which serves as the Off-Broadway debut for Fenton, Kellington, the entire rest of the cast, and many of the other artists involved with the show.
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023
First-time producing partners Peter Fenton and Avery Kellington have sold out the limited engagement world premiere of dramedy play, Abandon All Hope, which serves as the Off-Broadway debut for Fenton, Kellington, the entire rest of the cast, and many of the other artists involved with the show.
Rogue Theater Festival is Making a Wave
by Team BWW - May 23, 2023
Rogue Theater Festival is back making waves for emerging playwrights in its fifth annual theater festival. Its hybrid theater festival was born out of necessity in 2020, but now it’s here to stay.
by Team BWW - May 23, 2023
Rogue Theater Festival is back making waves for emerging playwrights in its fifth annual theater festival. Its hybrid theater festival was born out of necessity in 2020, but now it’s here to stay.
Entire Cast To Make Off-Broadway Debut With ABANDON ALL HOPE At Theatre Row in June
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023
Peter Fenton's dramedy play, Abandon All Hope, will mark his Off-Broadway debut as writer and producer, platforming four actors who will also be making their Off-Broadway debuts: Avery Kellington, Yuliana Sleme, Jonathan P. Chen, and Michael De Los Angeles.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023
Peter Fenton's dramedy play, Abandon All Hope, will mark his Off-Broadway debut as writer and producer, platforming four actors who will also be making their Off-Broadway debuts: Avery Kellington, Yuliana Sleme, Jonathan P. Chen, and Michael De Los Angeles.
Playwright Peter Fenton To Make Off-Broadway Debut With ABANDON ALL HOPE World Premiere At Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023
Bucks County, Pennsylvania playwright Peter Fenton will make his Off-Broadway debut with the world premiere of his dramedy play, Abandon All Hope. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023
Bucks County, Pennsylvania playwright Peter Fenton will make his Off-Broadway debut with the world premiere of his dramedy play, Abandon All Hope. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Selections Revealed For 5th Annual Rogue Theater Festival In Association With Abingdon Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced their partnership with Rogue Theater Festival in their fifth year of bringing new work to the stage.
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced their partnership with Rogue Theater Festival in their fifth year of bringing new work to the stage.
San Francisco Opera Releases New Free Episode of Award-Winning Video Portrait Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022
San Francisco Opera's Webby Award-winning In Song video portrait series continues with the release of In Song: Pretty Yende. Filmed on location in Piet Retief and Cape Town, this new episode features the enthralling South African soprano Pretty Yende, who makes her Company debut as Violetta in a new production of Verdi's La Traviata opening November 11.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022
San Francisco Opera's Webby Award-winning In Song video portrait series continues with the release of In Song: Pretty Yende. Filmed on location in Piet Retief and Cape Town, this new episode features the enthralling South African soprano Pretty Yende, who makes her Company debut as Violetta in a new production of Verdi's La Traviata opening November 11.
San Francisco Opera Announces Casting Update For Gluck's ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022
San Francisco Opera announced a cast change for its upcoming new production of Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice (Orfeo ed Euridice), opening November 15. Soprano Meigui Zhang will make her role debut as Eurydice, replacing Christina Gansch who is expecting her second child and has withdrawn from the production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022
San Francisco Opera announced a cast change for its upcoming new production of Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice (Orfeo ed Euridice), opening November 15. Soprano Meigui Zhang will make her role debut as Eurydice, replacing Christina Gansch who is expecting her second child and has withdrawn from the production.
Grand Teton Music Festival Livestreams Concerts This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022
This summer season, the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) is thrilled to offer two livestreamed concerts, led by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles on August 20 and 27, 2022. On August 20, the Festival Orchestra gives the U.S. Premiere of living composer Detlev Glanert's homage to Brahms, Idyllium, and Ingrid Fliter performs Robert Schumann's popular Piano Concerto. Brahms' Symphony No. 1 closes this grand program.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022
This summer season, the Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF) is thrilled to offer two livestreamed concerts, led by Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles on August 20 and 27, 2022. On August 20, the Festival Orchestra gives the U.S. Premiere of living composer Detlev Glanert's homage to Brahms, Idyllium, and Ingrid Fliter performs Robert Schumann's popular Piano Concerto. Brahms' Symphony No. 1 closes this grand program.
San Francisco Opera Releases 'In Song: Meigui Zhang' This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
San Francisco Opera announces the release of In Song: Meigui Zhang, the newest episode in its free, Webby Award-winning In Song video portrait series.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
San Francisco Opera announces the release of In Song: Meigui Zhang, the newest episode in its free, Webby Award-winning In Song video portrait series.
San Francisco Opera Announces INSTIGATORS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022
As the Company is poised to celebrate its 2022–23 Centennial Season, San Francisco Opera today unveiled Instigators, a bold new multidisciplinary program that brings a group of remarkable thinkers and artists into the world of opera.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022
As the Company is poised to celebrate its 2022–23 Centennial Season, San Francisco Opera today unveiled Instigators, a bold new multidisciplinary program that brings a group of remarkable thinkers and artists into the world of opera.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Peter Fenton been in?
Peter Fenton has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Peter Fenton been in?
Peter Fenton has not appeared in the West End.
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