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Peter Walker STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1988
Narrator/Mysterious Man [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
Nathan Gelb

Don Cesare (Understudy)

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1982
Bartender

[Broadway]
1979
Peter Schermann

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
W. O. Gant (Standby)

[Broadway]
1977
Abraham Van Helsing [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1974
Sir Francis Chesney

[West End]
London Production, 1972
Joey

Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Chet Richards

Benjamin Stone (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
The Waiter [Replacement]

Writing


Peter Walker Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Peter Walker, My Old Friends

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Charity Concert FROM ST ALBANS... WITH LOVE Will Be Performed Next Month


From St Albans...With Love will performed on Saturday 10th February at 7.30pm. Learn more about the concert and how to attend here!

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet to Present Tchaikovsky's THE NUTCRACKER at George Mason University Center for the Arts


Don't miss the beloved holiday tradition of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker presented by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet at George Mason University Center for the Arts.

Inland Pacific Ballet Performs THE NUTCRACKER This Holiday Season


Inland Pacific Ballet, Southern California’s Premier Professional Ballet Company, presents The Nutcracker!

GREAT PERFORMANCES: NEW YORK CITY BALLET IN MADRID to Premiere on PBS This Month


As part of New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season, PBS will stream and broadcast the US premiere of “Great Performances: New York City Ballet in Madrid” on Friday, October 27 at 9pm.

Principal Dancer Russell Janzen To Give Final Performance With New York City Ballet During The 2023 Fall Season


New York City Ballet Principal Dancer RUSSELL JANZEN will give his final performance with New York City Ballet on September 24 at 3pm, dancing the principal role in “Diamonds” from George Balanchine's Jewels.   

Video: Watch the Full Painting Process for a NYC Ballet Scrim


In this video, watch as Kylie Manning's scrim design for Christopher Wheeldon's 'From You Within Me' at New York City Ballet is painted by scenic artists Andy Stone, Tisha Paige, Ivan Pazlamatchev, Jocelyn Henry and Eric Coleman.

Video: Watch a NYC Ballet Backdrop Come to Life


How does the vision of a scenic designer get translated into a backdrop? For some, it's with the help of Scenic Art Studios- a premiere drop shop located in Newburgh, NY. Below, watch as Kylie Manning's design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “From You Within Me” at New York City Ballet is painted by scenic artists Natalie Pinchuk and Jocelyn Henry.

BWW Review: VISIONARY VOICES at The Kennedy Center


What did our critic think of Visionary Voices at The Kennedy Center? On June 7th and 8th, In the comfortable and open atmosphere of the Kennedy Center's Opera House Theater, the New York City Ballet Presented Visionary Voices, showcasing three contemporary choreographers; Jamar Roberts, Sidra Bell, and Justin Peck (respectively). The evening was accompanied by live music from The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

Brand New Karen Dalton Collection 'Shuckin' Sugar' to Be Released Via Delmore Recordings


Musical archaeologist and record label Delmore Recording Society is honored to announce an all-new collection, Shuckin' Sugar, from legendary blues and folk singer Karen Dalton. Available April 23rd on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive, followed by a wide release in CD and digital formats on May 6th, Shuckin' Sugar is a riveting 12-track live set recorded in 1963-1964, featuring the earliest known duets of Dalton (with then-husband, guitarist, and songwriter Richard Tucker) and seven never-before-heard solo performances. The collection is accompanied by an 8-page (LP)/24-page (CD) booklet featuring a treasure trove of newly discovered unseen and rare photos, as well as newspaper clippings, artwork by Dalton, and a heartfelt 6,000-word essay by veteran UK journalist and author Kris Needs.

New York City Ballet Promotes Three Soloists to Principal Dancers


Today, New York City Ballet announced the promotion of three of the company’s soloists. Harrison Ball, Jovani Furlan, and Peter Walker have all been promoted to Principal Dancer. The Company closes its  2022 Winter Season on Sunday, February 27, and will return for a six-week spring season from April 19 to  May 29, 2022 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. 

Parabolic Theatre Announces A New Dedicated Immersive Venue CRYPT


One of the leading immersive theatre companies Parabolic Theatre has announced their exciting new immersive venue CRYPT and the opening season of Make Do and Mend. CRYPT is an atmospheric and mysterious underground space that will host some of the best immersive shows from across the country.

New York City Ballet Announces Seven Promotions


New York City Ballet announced today the promotion of seven of the Company’s corps de ballet members.  Preston Chamblee, Ashley Hod, Emily Kikta, Isabella LaFreniere, Miriam Miller, Mira Nadon, and Emma Von Enck have all been promoted to Soloist in advance of the Company’s 2022 Winter Season.

Magloire Brings New Chamber Ballet to Mark Morris Center Next Month


Miro Magloire's New Chamber Ballet returns to the Mark Morris Dance Center with repertory works and the World Premiere of a new work to 22-year old composer Elizabeth Gartman.

New York City Ballet Announces Three Promotions


New York City Ballet announced today the promotion of three of the Company’s dancers. Soloists Unity Phelan and Indiana Woodward have been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer, and corps de ballet member Roman Mejia has been promoted to Soloist.

Karen Dalton IN MY OWN TIME Documentary to Premiere in Theaters


Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses new interviews or interviews to share Dalton's life.

New York City Ballet Announces Fall 2021 Premiere Composers and Programming Additions


New York City Ballet will open its 2021-22 season on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 with a four-week Fall Season, presenting its first full-company, live performance in more than 19 months. 

Winners of The 2020 Clive & Valerie Barnes Awards Announced


The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced their Innovation Awards in Dance and Theatre.  Unlike previous years, the Foundation chose to honor one  winner in each category that demonstrated outstanding innovation during the past year.  Each awardee will receive a $5,000 gift.   

VIDEO: Watch The ABT Studio Company Spring Festival


American Ballet Theatre presents the ABT Studio Company Spring Festival, featuring ballets filmed this spring in a Covid-safe “ballet bubble” at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, NY.

American Ballet Theatre Spring Festival Announced - Misty Copeland to Host


American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Spring Festival, a two-night virtual showcase of filmed performances by 15 dancers of ABT Studio Company, will take place on Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 3 at 7pm ET, streaming for free on ABT’s YouTube channel. The evenings will be hosted by Misty Copeland.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At ABT STUDIO COMPANY SPRING FESTIVAL; Premieres Next Month!


The ABT Studio Company Spring Festival was filmed at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, New York following the Studio Company’s spring bubbles in March and April 2021 at Kaatsbaan and the Silver Bay YMCA Conference & Family Retreat Center in Silver Bay, New York. All works were created, rehearsed, and filmed following strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols.  

Peter Walker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Peter Walker been in?

Peter Walker has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Peter Walker been in?

Peter Walker has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Peter Walker's first West End show?

Peter Walker's first West End show was Applause which opened in 1972

What awards has Peter Walker been nominated for?

Peter Walker has been nominated for Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the show My Old Friends.

How many shows has Peter Walker written?

Peter Walker has written 1 shows including Harrigan 'n Hart (Lyricist).

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