Dave Barry News

Peter and the Starcatcher opens January 20th at the 75-seat Brelby Playhouse in Historic Downtown Glendale.

A two and a half hour marathon of absurdism, clever dancing around endless prop pieces, Peter and the Starcatcher is the most intriguing theatrical experiment an audience could have ever envisioned from such a colorful flight to Neverland.

About his (and Ridley Pearson's) prequel to Peter Pan, writer/humorist Dave Barry said, 'When you write for adults, unless you happen to write some kind of transcendent classic, it's pretty much forgotten within a few months. But kids read a book, and tell their friends, and tell their brothers and their sisters, and they read it again. There's a lot longer shelf life.'

Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts will present the Tony Award-winning play, 'Peter and the Starcatcher,' over two weekends Jan. 20 - 29, 2017. Based on the best-selling 2006 novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and adapted for the stage by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Barker, 'Peter and the Starcatcher' explores how a young orphan ultimately became Peter Pan.

Six months into its inaugural year, Outcry Youth Theatre, continues to deliver great theatre with some of the most talented youth actors in the region. Its next production, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, is no exception.

I was attracted to Peter and the Starcatcher because of the script. It is an extremely well-crafted and an exceptionally inventive grown-up's prequel to Peter Pan where twelve actors play over 100 assorted characters, through the use animated characterization and the boundless limits of imagination. The actors enter a sparse stage and create a world for us where we face high adventure, big dreams, tough choices and flying; and the audience is asked to employ their imaginations immediately. The script is smart, tight, heartwarming and hilarious.

In response to strong ticket sales and critical acclaim, ArtsWest will extend the run of Peter and the Starcatcher through Today, December 27. The additional performances are scheduled for Monday 12/26 and Today 12/27 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the added performances can be purchased immediately at ArtsWest.org.

TheatreWorks New Milford has announced their 50th Anniversary 2017 season which includes five main-stage shows, five free staged readings, and plans for their ongoing TheatreWorks Kids (TW Kids) program.

Brelby is committed to encouraging, nurturing and producing the work of local playwrights. Their 2017 lineup features ten world premieres.

In response to continued strong ticket sales and critical acclaim, ArtsWest will further extend the run of Peter and the Starcatcher through Friday, December 30. The additional performances are scheduled for Wednesday 12/28, Thursday 12/29and Friday 12/30 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the added performances can be purchased immediately at artswest.org.

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents Peter and the Starcatcher Dec. 8 at 7:30, Dec. 9 & 10 at 8 PM, and Dec. 11 at 2 PM at the Power Center for the Performing Arts.

In response to strong ticket sales and critical acclaim, ArtsWest will extend the run of Peter and the Starcatcher through Tuesday, December 27. The additional performances are scheduled for Monday 12/26 and Tuesday 12/27 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the added performances can be purchased immediately at ArtsWest.org.

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents Peter and the Starcatcher Dec. 8 at 7:30, Dec. 9 & 10 at 8 PM, and Dec. 11 at 2 PM at the Power Center for the Performing Arts.

We get to be children again! Laugh at the fart jokes! Stare with wonder at the choreography! Giggle at the man playing an uptight Nanny! ArtsWest extends its hand, beckoning audience members to use their imagination in their delightful production of 'Peter and the Starcatcher.'

For three book-filled days, from Friday, Nov. 18 - Sunday, Nov. 20, PBS Book View Now will provide its most comprehensive coverage yet of the Miami Book Fair, presenting more than 60 writers representing an exciting range of genres and categories.

Creating a world where orphan boys can be heros, girls can be leaders, and nothing is impossible, the cast of Episcopal Academy's Peter and the Starcatcher highlighted the true meaning of friendship and home in a beautifully refreshing way. 

Theatre Baton Rouge invites you to take a nostalgic trip to Neverland in their current production of PETER & THE STARCATCHER, a prequel to the timeless J. M. Barrie story of Peter Pan, featuring the incorrigible boy who can fly but never wants to grow up.

Peter Pan has had quite a life. Since his conception by J. M. Barrie, the boy who refused to grow up has been associated with books, plays, films, costumes, art work, a television series, and music, as well as having his name given to a race horse, a food product, a bus line, an emergency health rescue service, a psychological syndrome, and a rock band.

As part of the upcoming New York Comedy Festival, the Friars Club, the New York Comedy Festival and Producer Rick Newman will present a Comedy Writers Round Table III on Wednesday, November 3rd at 8:30pm at The Friars Club (57 E. 55th St.).