As an Equity actor, Peter is photographing the industry from the inside out. He has performed in numerous shows regionally, sung a duet with Richard Chamberlain in the National Tour of "Scrooge," and starred in "The Zoo Project" which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. When not on stage, he can be found photographing headshots and live theatre in NYC, Chicago and LA. As an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop, he also acts as a retouching artist for photographers city-wide. For more information, please visit: http://www.pjzstudios.com
 Photo Coverage: Constantine Maroulis, Kathryn Hahn, et al. Celebrate 2011 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
November 15, 2011
Last night, November 14, The Williamstown Theatre Festival honored the Festival's renowned Training Programs at its Annual Benefit, 'We The Future' at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The evening, hosted by Award-winning comedian (and Williamstown veteran) Lewis Black, featured former WTF alumni Tony Goldwyn (Promises, Promises; 1981 Non-Equity Company), Kathryn Hahn (Revolutionary Road, 1997 Non-Equity Company) and Constantine Maroulis ('American Idol,' 2002 WTF Apprentice), performing with members of the 2011 Apprentice and Non-Equity companies.
BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded event, and bringa you full photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: Happy 14th Broadway Birthday LION KING!
November 14, 2011
Disney's landmark musical event, THE LION KING celebrated 14 years on Broadway last night, November 13th at the Minskoff Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS Celebrates New York Premiere
November 14, 2011
The Off Broadway production of Standing On Ceremony kicked off its open-ended run on November 7. Conceived by Brian Shnipper and directed by Stuart Ross, Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays began as a series of benefit events in Los Angeles, taking on a life of their own as an inspiring theatrical evening. The New York cast features Craig Bierko, Mark Consuelos, Polly Draper, Harriet Harris, Beth Leavel and Richard Thomas. The production opened officially last night, November 13, and BroadwayWorld was there!
 Photo Coverage: Marc Kudisch, Sebastian Arcelus & More Open THE BLUE FLOWER at Second Stage
November 10, 2011
Second Stage Theatre opened THE BLUE FLOWER written by Jim Bauer and Ruth Bauer, with choreography by Chase Brock and direction by Will Pomerantz, last night, November 9. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after party and brings you photo coverage below.
 Photo Coverage: Charles Busch, Tracy Letts, et al. at the 2011 Primary Stages Gala
November 10, 2011
The annual Primary Stages November Night to Remember Gala, a fundraiser benefiting the extensive artistic development programs offered by the company, was just held at the Edison Ballroom, last night, November 9, 2011. Each year at their annual Gala, Primary Stages honors an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the American theater. This year's gala honored the writers, lyricists, and composers who have won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Honorary Committee of Pulitzer Prize Winners includes Edward Albee, David Auburn, Michael Cristofer, Nilo Cruz, Charles Fuller, Frank Gilroy, Sheldon Harnick, Beth Henley, Tom Kitt, James Lapine, Tracy Letts, David Lindsay-Abaire, Donald Margulies, Marsha Norman, Bruce Norris, Lynn Nottage, Robert Schenkkan, Stephen Sondheim, Alfred Uhry, Paula Vogel, Doug Wright, and Brian Yorkey.
 Photo Coverage: Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, and More at PhilDev's SUITES BY SONDHEIM
November 9, 2011
Philippine Development Foundation ('PhilDev') just presented PhilDev Celebrates Broadway: Suites by Sondheim, on Monday night, November 7 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City. Headlining the event were Tony Award winners Robert Lopez, who was honored with an Award of Excellence, and international star Lea Salonga. Broadway waorld was there for the star-studded concert, and brings you full photo coverage from the evening below!
 Photo Coverage: Daniel Radcliffe, SMASH Stars & More Honor Neil Meron & Craig Zadan and Celebrate NYFM!
November 7, 2011
Daniel Radcliffe and the stars of Smash were on hand last night, November 6, at the Eighth Annual New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) gala to honor Neil Meron and Craig Zadan for their work in bringing musical theatre to a worldwide, pop-culture audience. Meron and Zadan are represented on Broadway with How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and are currently producing the new NBC television drama Smash about the behind-the-scenes creation of a Broadway musical. Smash premieres on NBC on February 6th.
BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded event honoring the duo and celebrating this year's NYFM productions, and brings you full photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS Welcomes Eve Plumb, Jenny Allen & More
November 7, 2011
Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron's hit Off Broadway show, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, welcomed its newest cast, including comedian and journalist Jenny Allen (I Got Sick Then I Got Better), Broadway actress Maddie Corman (Next Fall), TV and stage veteran Eve Plumb ('The Brady Bunch'), and TV newcomer Amanda Setton ('Gossip Girl,' 'One Life to Live') on Thursday, November 3. They join returning cast member Zuzanna Szadkowski ('Gossip Girl'). The new cast performs through December 4, 2011.
 Photo Coverage: Benjamin Walker Brings FIND THE FUNNY to Joe's Pub
November 4, 2011
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson star Benjamin Walker played a special engagement of FIND THE FUNNY at Joe's Pub this week, November 1. Special guests included Nick Vatterott, Michael Lawrence, Carmen Lynch, The Gregory Brothers and musical guests, Pepper and Sam and the Dead Poets' Society and a special performance by Chappo.
 Photo Coverage: Happy Halloween From CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Featuring Florence Henderson, Craig Bierko & More!
November 3, 2011
The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returned to the Triad Theater for a new season on Monday, October 3 with the new edition, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter. The series just completed a 5 week run this Halloween, October 31 featuring guest stars Florence Henderson and Craig Bierko.
 Photo Coverage: ATMOSPHERE OF MEMORY Celebrates Opening Night!
October 31, 2011
LAByrinth Theater Company (Co-Artistic Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell, Yul Vzquez, and Managing Director Danny Feldman) just opened the World Premiere Production of The Atmosphere of Memory by David Bar Katz,last night, October 30. The show will play an extra 7 performances at the Bank Street Theater (155 Bank Street).
BroadwayWorld was there or the big opening and brings you full coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: WICKED Company Treats Fans to 'Ultimate Encore' of 'Defying Gravity'
October 31, 2011
In honor of its 8th Anniversary on Broadway, the blockbuster musical Wicked treated its fans to a special 'Ultimate Encore' performance yesterday, October 30th. Over 10,000 Wicked fans cast their votes online for their favorite song from the musical to be performed by the current Broadway cast for this one-time-only performance following Sunday's matinee. The 'Ultimate Encore' performance was broadcast worldwide over Facebook that evening at 9pm for Wicked fans across the globe and features appearances by Wicked alumni, composer Stephen Schwartz & More!
BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op and brings you photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: Mini-Spideys Celebrate Halloween at SPIDER-MAN
October 28, 2011
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark (Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris, Producers) hosted a special ticket giveaway in celebration of Halloween on Wednesday, October 26th. All children in costume at the matinee performance were invited to meet Spider-Man and take a photo with him immediately following the performance! Check out photos of the mini Spideys below!
 Photo Coverage: CHINGLISH Opens on Broadway!
October 28, 2011
Last night, October 27, CHINGLISH opened at the Longacre Theatre, making its Broadway premiere following its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer. The show began performances on October 11. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory opening and brings you photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: The Historic New York City Center Reopens Post Renovation!
October 26, 2011
New York City Center has just reopened following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala last night, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg conducted The Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943).
BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion, and brings you full photo coverage below!
BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion, and brings you full photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: AVENUE Q Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Off-Broadway!
October 24, 2011
The Tony Award-winning AVENUE Q celebrated its second anniversary at New World Stages (340 W. 50 St.) in Manhattan on October 21, 2011. After a triumphant, six-year run on Broadway, AVENUE Q moved to New World Stages, opening there on October 21 and continuing to play to large houses filled with enthusiastic audiences eight times a week. On the occasion of its second anniversary, AVENUE Q will play its 835th performance at New World Stages.
 Photo Flash: New Marquee for PORGY & BESS
October 21, 2011
THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS, which played a record-breaking, sold out engagement at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, will play a 26-week limited run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street, between 8th Avenue and Broadway). The new marquee is now up at the theatre - check it out below!
 Photo Coverage: Roundabout Opens SONS OF THE PROPHET
October 21, 2011
The Roundabout Theatre Company's New York Premiere of Stephen Karam's new play, Sons of the Prophet, opened last night, October 20. Directed by Peter DuBois, the cast features Yusef Bulos (Bill), Jonathan Louis Dent (Vin), Santino Fontana (Joseph), Joanna Gleason (Gloria), Lizbeth Mackay (Mrs. McAndrew), Dee Nelson (Dr. Manor), Chris Perfetti (Charles), Charles Socarides (Timothy).
 Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of STANDING ON CEREMONY!
October 19, 2011
Joan Stein and Richard Frankel, are presenting Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, featuring Tony Award-nominee and Theatre World Award winner Craig Bierko (The Music Man), Daytime Emmy nominee and frequent 'Live with Regis and Kelly' co-host Mark Consuelos, Emmy Award-nominee Polly Draper ('thirtysomething') and Tony Award-winner Harriet Harris (Thoroughly Modern Millie) Previews on Monday, November 7 with an official opening night set for Sunday, November 13 at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Yesterday, the company met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event. Check out photos of the cast below!
 Photo Coverage: First Look at NYMF's THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN'T DIE
October 11, 2011
Stephen Buntrock (A Little Night Music) and Kathy Voytko (Next to Normal) will star in The Brain That Wouldn't Die! In 3-D!!! at the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival. The show features book and lyrics by T. Sivak and E. Gelman, with music by Sivak.
 Photo Coverage: Ellen Barkin, Joe Mantello, et al. Honor George C. Wolfe at 2011 Mr. Abbott Awards
October 4, 2011
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), just honored acclaimed director George C. Wolfe with the 2011 'Mr. Abbott' Award for his incredible breadth and depth of work in the American Theatre.
 Photo Coverage: 25th Anniversary Concert Screens Live in NYC!
October 3, 2011
The Broadway cast of The Phantom of the Opera joined notable Phantom alumni as they viewed Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh's 25th anniversary production at a special live simulcast from Royal Albert Hall in London, to the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York yesterday, October 2. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.
 Photo Coverage: Edward Norton, Edward Albee, et al. Announce Signature Theatre Company's New Season!
September 29, 2011
Signature Theatre Company announced yesterday seven productions for its inaugural 2012 season at Signature Center, the company's new Frank Gehry-designed permanent home opening in February 2012. Signature Center will allow the Company to expand its programming, introduce new initiatives, and build audiences. Featuring three intimate theatres, a Studio Theatre, rehearsal studio and a shared lobby with caf and bookstore, Signature Center will be both a theatre community hub and a neighborhood destination.
 Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates Cast Album Release!
September 29, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company's Anything Goes celebrated their new cast album with an in-store performance and CD signing yesterday, September 27th. Director Kathleen Marshall and stars Sutton Foster, Joel Grey, Colin Donnell, Adam Godley and Laura Osnes will perform classics from the show and greet fans. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: Beth Leavel, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kate Wetherhead and More Celebrate SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 2 Launch on BWW!
September 28, 2011
This summer, BroadwayWorld.com introduced it's first, exclusive, fully scripted program series - SUBMISSIONS ONLY, created, written, and directed by Kate Wetherhead and Andrew Keenan-Bolger. The pair also stars in the series, which enjoyed an extremely successful Season 1 on YouTube and was streamed throughout the summer on BroadwayWorld.com in anticipation of SUBMISSIONS ONLY's second season, which will now be broadcast EXCLUSIVELY on BroadwayWorld.
BroadwayWorld was, of course, on hand for the SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 2 launch party on Monday, September 26 and we bring you photo coverage below! The first episode of the new season will premiere to the public on BWW on Friday, September 30.
 UP ON THE MARQUEE: AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE & MANDY PATINKIN!
September 27, 2011
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, two Broadway legends who first appeared together giving Tony Award winning performances in Evita, will bring their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the Barrymore Theatre for 63 performances only beginning Wednesday, November 16 at 8pm through Friday, January 13. Opening night is set for Monday, November 21. The marquee is up and BWW brings you a look below!
 UP ON THE MARQUEE: BONNIE & CLYDE!
September 22, 2011
BONNIE & CLYDE will play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, November 4th and opening on Thursday, December 1st. The marquee has just gone up and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!
 Photo Coverage: Rosie O'Donnell Honors Nancy Coyne et al. For Rosie's Theater Kids
September 20, 2011
Last night, September 19, Rosie O'Donnell hosted a special event honoring Nancy Coyne, CEO of Serino Coyne, Ruth Ponturo, Teacher/Choreographer and Marva Smalls, EVP of Public Affairs & Chief of Staff to benefit Rosie's Theatre Kids Foundation. The evening featured performances from Rosie's Theater Kids and Aaron Neville, a live auction hosted by Z100's Elvis Duran and Rosie, and more.
BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage of the red carpet below!
 Photo Coverage: '8' Celebrates Broadway Premiere - The After Party
September 20, 2011
Last night the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact launched the all-star Broadway premiere of '8'. The play, which chronicles the historic trial in the federal legal challenge to California's Proposition 8, was written by AFER Founding Board Member and Academy Award-winning writer Dustin Lance Black and directed by Tony Award-winning actor and director Joe Mantello. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night after party and brings you photo coverage below.
 Photo Coverage: Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett Bring Talk of THE MOUNTAINTOP to The Brooklyn Academy of the Arts
September 20, 2011
The Mountaintop stars Samuel L. Jackson as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Angela Bassett, and is directed by Tony Award nominee Kenny Leon (Fences, A Raisin in the Sun). The play features original music by Grammy Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis.
Yesterday, the company visited the Brooklyn Academy of the Arts to address 100 high school students on the challenges and payoffs of being a working artist. BroadwayWorld met up with the crew there after, and brings you full photo coverage of the event below!
 Photo Coverage: Anthony Rapp, Ann Harada, et al. Sing Eli Bolin
September 19, 2011
On Sunday, September 18th at 8pm, singer-songwriter Eli Bolin (I Sing!) presented his original music along with guest stars Anthony Rapp (RENT), Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), Ann Harada (Ave. Q), Greg Hildreth (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Shaina Taub (The Daughters), Allison Posner (Volleygirls), Olli Haaskivi (The Bardy Bunch) and lyricist Sam Forman. The concert was directed by Laura Pietropinto.
 Photo Coverage: MAMMA MIA! Becomes 10th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History
September 15, 2011
Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus' global hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated another milestone during its landmark 10th Anniversary year last night, September 14, when it became the 10th longest-running show in Broadway history, surpassing the record previously held by landmark musical Miss Saigon (4,097 performances). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: Broadway's CHINGLISH Meets the Press
September 12, 2011
CHINGLISH is led by Gary Wilmes, star of the recent acclaimed Gatz, and original cast member Jennifer Lim. They be joined on stage by the other original Goodman cast members Angela Lin, Christine Lin, Stephen Pucci, Johnny Wu and Larry Lei Zhang.
BroadwayWorld was on hand to meet the company this morning and brings you photo coverage below!
 Photo Coverage: SISTER ACT Records Number for 2011 Edition of 'Carols for a Cure' Album, Benefitting BC/EFA
September 1, 2011
'Tis the season again. Well, almost. The 2011 edition of the annual Carols for a Cure album is now in the works. Purchase of the album benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The album is produced by Rock-it Science Records. RSR's popular series Broadway's Carols for a Cure is currently in its twelfth year. This highly anticipated annual holiday release features casts from the current Broadway line-up of shows performing new and traditional holiday music. Broadway's Carols for a Cure offers a 'snapshot' of each season, as the casts and orchestras from each show on Broadway perform their own holiday track. Since 1999, Broadway's Carols for a Cure has featured the creative talents of thousands of Broadway's brightest stars and has raised over $3 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
 UP ON THE MARQUEE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
August 31, 2011
RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, begins previews on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Directed by John Turturro, the production will officially open on Thursday, October 20. The marquee is nearing completion and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
 Photo Coverage: Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane et al. Brave the Rain for CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY - Hamptons Edition
August 29, 2011
On Friday, August 26, Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Mario Cantone, Scott Adsit, Joy Behar, Tovah Feldshuh, Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel teamed up for tow special edition performances of Celebrity Autobiography at Guild Hall in the Hamptons. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photo coverage below!
 UP ON THE MARQUEE- THE MOUNTAINTOP!
August 25, 2011
The box office for the Broadway premiere of Katori Hall's Olivier Award-winning play, The Mountaintop, opens this Thursday, August 25, 2011. Rehearsals for the production began today, August 22, Tickets will be available at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street) and can also be purchased at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. Check out photos of the marquee below!
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