Wayne Barker
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BIO
2011 Drama Desk award for Peter & The Starcatcher at New York Theatre Workshop.
Broadway: On stage with Dame Edna in Back With A Vengeance! (composer, and co-lyricist with Barry Humphries). Also for Edna: "We've Made The Most Of Melbourne" (2006 Commonwealth Games) and "Fifty On The Stage" (Royal Command Variety Performance). Regional: The Great Gatsby (Guthrie); Twelfth Night and The Three Musketeers (Seattle Rep).
TV: "A Little Curious" (HBO Family). Other: Mark Bennett's A Midsummer Night's Dream (orchestrations), Chicago City Limits, Radio Active Theater, The Raymond Scott Orchestrette, arrangements for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Chicago, Minnesota, San Francisco, Baltimore, and St. Louis Symphonies, among many others.
Upcoming: I Heart Bob (Parallel Exit). Local 802, The Dramatists Guild; Artistic Associate for New Musicals at New York Theatre Workshop.
Photos
Photo: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker; direction of Amanda Connors; music direction by Andrew Bourgoin;
Cast features Raji Ahsan (Black Stache), Spencer Bang (Boy, Peter Pan), Katrina Michaels (Molly Aster), A
From: Photo Flash: Sail the High Seas with Argyle Theatre's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Photo: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker; direction of Amanda Connors; music direction by Andrew Bourgoin;
Cast features Raji Ahsan (Black Stache), Spencer Bang (Boy, Peter Pan), Katrina Michaels (Molly Aster), A
From: Photo Flash: Sail the High Seas with Argyle Theatre's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Photo: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker; direction of Amanda Connors; music direction by Andrew Bourgoin;
Cast features Raji Ahsan (Black Stache), Spencer Bang (Boy, Peter Pan), Katrina Michaels (Molly Aster), A
From: Photo Flash: Sail the High Seas with Argyle Theatre's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Photo: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker; direction of Amanda Connors; music direction by Andrew Bourgoin;
Cast features Raji Ahsan (Black Stache), Spencer Bang (Boy, Peter Pan), Katrina Michaels (Molly Aster), A
From: Photo Flash: Sail the High Seas with Argyle Theatre's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Photo: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker; direction of Amanda Connors; music direction by Andrew Bourgoin;
Cast features Raji Ahsan (Black Stache), Spencer Bang (Boy, Peter Pan), Katrina Michaels (Molly Aster), A
From: Photo Flash: Sail the High Seas with Argyle Theatre's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Photo: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker; direction of Amanda Connors; music direction by Andrew Bourgoin;
Cast features Raji Ahsan (Black Stache), Spencer Bang (Boy, Peter Pan), Katrina Michaels (Molly Aster), A
From: Photo Flash: Sail the High Seas with Argyle Theatre's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Photo: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker; direction of Amanda Connors; music direction by Andrew Bourgoin;
Cast features Raji Ahsan (Black Stache), Spencer Bang (Boy, Peter Pan), Katrina Michaels (Molly Aster), A
From: Photo Flash: Sail the High Seas with Argyle Theatre's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
STAGE CREDITS
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Awards and Nominations
Wayne Barker, Peter and the Starcatcher
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Wayne Barker, Peter and the Starcatcher
Videos
Video/Photos: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At Canberra Theatre Centre
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-11-07 18:05:22
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-01 15:36:25
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for Westport County Playhouse's MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-29 17:05:04
News
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Sussex County Community College's Performing Arts will present CLUE THE MUSICAL, based on the Parker Brothers board game, at its Newton, NJ campus, with audience members invited to solve the mystery alongside the cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
Conundrum Theatre Company will present Peter and the Starcatcher, the Tony Award-winning prequel to the beloved Peter Pan story, running at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank.
by Zach Wetzel - Jan 10, 2026
This is a brilliant and joyous prequel to PETER PAN.
by Andrea Stephenson - Jan 8, 2026
This interactive murder mystery invites the audience to help solve the mystery. Clue The Musical asks audiences at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre whodunit January 9-February 7.
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 6, 2025
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Department of Theatre Arts took flight with their wildly imaginative production of Peter and the Starcatcher, which ran October 23–26.
by - Jul 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
Drew & Dane Productions will be leading the development of Mr. Holland's Opus, a musical adaptation of the 1995 Oscar-nominated film, with book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.
by Jeffrey Kare - Jun 13, 2025
Loosely based on Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the classic story of how a miserable young orphan became The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as Peter Pan. It begins when he and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2025 awards presentation will take place this month and will be hosted by Tony Award winner BD Wong. Learn more about the awards here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
Americana Theatre Company will present the beloved play “Peter and the Starcatcher,” on select dates in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025
Prepare to be transported on a thrilling voyage with Peter and the Starcatcher. This Tony Award-winning play reimagines the timeless tale of how a downtrodden orphan transforms into the iconic Peter Pan.
by Roy Berko - Feb 10, 2025
Mention author J. M. Barrie, and the immediate thought is Peter Pan. Peter Pan, the tale of a boy who refused to grow up, which has become a cottage industry. Dolls, movies, a musical play, coloring books, cartoons, Halloween costumes, a non-musical play, and books are all available. There is even a psychological condition, “The Peter Pan Syndrome,” which puts the spotlight on men who refuse to assume responsibility for their boyish actions.
by Jade Kops - Feb 5, 2025
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is a wonderfully whimsical evening of entertainment for all ages. Based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, this stage adaptation by Rick Elice (Playwright) and Wayne Barker (Music) is given an all-new Australian spin by David Morton (Director and Designer).
by James Lindhorst - Feb 4, 2025
The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.
by James Lindhorst - Dec 11, 2024
This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The star-studded ensemble cast of Peter and the Starcatcher are flying into Melbourne, following a sensational premiere season at Canberra Theatre Centre. Check out photos and video from the show.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 1, 2024
Get a first look at Matthew Broderick starring in Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Babbitt. Based on Sinclair Lewis’s classic satirical novel, the play was adapted from the book by Tony-winner Joe DiPietro and directed by Tony-winner Christopher Ashely, who together developed the world premiere production of the play last season at La Jolla Playhouse, alongside Broderick.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 6, 2024
Get a first look at rehearsal photos from Shakespeare Theatre Company's second show of 24/25 Season, Babbitt. Based on Sinclair Lewis’s classic satirical novel, the play was adapted from the book by Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro and directed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Ashely, who together developed the world premiere production of the play last season at La Jolla Playhouse, alongside star Matthew Broderick. Babbitt runs at STC’s Harman Hall from October 1 to November 3.
by Suzanne Whitaker - Sep 2, 2024
Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of CLUE: THE MUSICAL succeeds in what it sets out to do: offering a fun, interactive evening of entertainment that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team of the second show of 24/25 Season, Babbitt. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wayne Barker has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Wayne Barker has not appeared in the West End.
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher and Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher.
Wayne Barker has received multiple prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Obie Award for his outstanding work in the category of Music and Lyrics for "Fool for Love." Additionally, he was a recipient of the LA Drama Critics Circle Award for his composition in "Jeffrey." Barker has also been nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music for "Swing!" and for the Tony Award for Best Original Score for "The Little Mermaid." His contributions to theater have been recognized with nominations from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Los Angeles Ovation Awards.
Wayne Barker has written 4 shows including Clue: The Musical (Composer), Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance (Composer), Peter and the Starcatcher (Composer), Mr. Holland's Opus (Composer).
