The Mountain Play Association Adds PETER PAN to 102nd Season
by Anna Bencivengo
- May 12, 2015
The Mountain Play - 'A Great Outdoor Theatre Adventure' and the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, is proud to present Broadway's timeless musical Peter Pan directed by Michael Schwartz for its 102nd season in May and June of 2015.
BWW Reviews: Playhouse Has a Right to 'Crow' About PETER PAN
by Joseph Baker
- Dec 8, 2014
Having witnessed the stultifying, bloated NBC production of PETER PAN LIVE (what were the 'powers that be' thinking would hold a child's attention span for three hours, however padded with yet more Peter Pan plugs from Walmart?), I was reluctant to attend Playhouse on the Square's annual production of the James Barrie children's classic. I am probably one of the handful of reviewers to recall the 1955 NBC production (and later one as well) with the legendary pairing of Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard (whose fruity, overly ripe 'Captain Hook' would make Johnny Depp's 'Jack Sparrow' seem more like a white collar executive). As an IPad-free child inured to black and white fare, it hardly mattered that Mary Martin was, to put it politely, mature; that the production values were clunky; that the wires and 'Tinker' herself were glaringly apparent. In short, I was captivated. Yet, Martin possessed the kind of spunk and spontaneity that made us children believe (not to mention that she had the kind of singing voice that made her a legendary Broadway performer, as evidenced by SOUTH PACIFIC and SOUND OF MUSIC). She could make a child want to fly. Allison Williams, last evening's 'Peter,' lacked that optimistic boyishness (though she had the tomboyish Hilary Swank look 'nailed') and, despite having a pleasant enough voice, often seemed out of breath; but Chrisopher Walken, whom I like and who I initially thought would be inspired casting, seemed to have wandered in from a cocktail party hosted by zombies. His dancing made that of the Monster in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN seem as nimble as that of Fred Astaire. Despite the wonderful lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and despite the 'ear candy' musical score by Mark Charlalp and Jule Stein, those long, middle stretches in Neverland made me wonder if it would Neverend.
Cathy Rigby and More Talk the Legacy of PETER PAN and NBC's Live Production
by TV News Desk
- Dec 2, 2014
VH1.com just unveiled a PETER PAN 'oral history' piece featuring interviews with original players Cathy Rigby, Sandy Duncan, Sondra Lee, Heller Halliday and more chatting about their part in the musical's legacy, their thoughts on NBC's upcoming live production and more.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/26- PETER PAN
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 26, 2014
Today in 1991, the second Broadway revival of Peter Pan opened at the MInskoff Theatre, where it ran for 48 performances. Peter Pan is a musical adaptation of J. M. Barrie's 1904 play Peter Pan and Barrie's own novelization of it, Peter and Wendy. The music is mostly by Mark 'Moose' Charlap, with additional music by Jule Styne, and most of the lyrics were written by Carolyn Leigh, with additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. The original 1954 Broadway production, starring Mary Martin as Peter and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook, earned Tony Awards for both stars.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 19th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson
- Nov 19, 2014
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'The Grinch' opens, Fox Valley bookends Christmas, new shows 'A Christmas Memory' and 'Christmas On The Air,' 'It's A Wonderful Life' times three, plus 'Nutcracker,' 'Nut Cracking,' 'Mary Poppins' and the latest on 'Peter Pan Live!'
The Alden in McLean Screens Hitchcock's BLACKMAIL Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 22, 2014
The Alden in McLean will launch its 2014-2015 Classics of the Silent Screen series with a little-known silent film by 'Master of Suspense' Alfred Hitchcock. 'Blackmail' will be shown at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 22. Tickets are $12, $8 for Dranesville Small District 1A residents. The Alden is located inside the McLean Community Center at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
The Alden in McLean to Screen Hitchcock's BLACKMAIL, 10/22
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 30, 2014
The Alden in McLean will launch its 2014-2015 Classics of the Silent Screen series with a little-known silent film by 'Master of Suspense' Alfred Hitchcock. 'Blackmail' will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Tickets are $12, $8 for Dranesville Small District 1A residents. The Alden is located inside the McLean Community Center at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Christian Borle to Play Dual Roles in NBC's PETER PAN LIVE Special?
by TV News Desk
- Aug 6, 2014
Deadline writes that stage and screen star Christian Borle is in final talks to join NBC's PETER PAN LIVE as 'Smee' and 'Mr. Darling'. Borle will return for the network special from executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron on December 4, following his role as 'Max' in last year's THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE.
Peggy King to Play Metropolitan Room with All-Star Jazz Trio, 4/29
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 25, 2014
As the result of her recent successful appearances at the Metropolitan Room, singer Peggy King will be joined by the entire All-Star Jazz Trio for her next show on Tuesday, April 29 at 7 PM. The award-winning group consists of Andy Kahn on piano, Bruce Klauber on drums and Bruce Kaminsky on drums and they have been performing with King for the past year, but this will mark their debut at the Metropolitan Room.
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