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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Ian Merrill PeakesHenry VIII

Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Ian Merrill PeakesMacbeth

Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Ian Merrill PeakesThe Game of Love and Chance

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1812 Productions Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

1812 Productions announces its 2024/2025 season featuring popular hits like THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and more.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Comes to Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival will present Shakespeare’s fan favorite comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Directed by Matt Pfeiffer, the production runs June 26 to July 7 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Kicks Off The Summer Season With THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival partners with Philadelphia’s 1812 Productions to launch the summer season with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, promising a hilarious and entertaining theatrical experience.
Lantern Theater Company to Continue 30th Anniversary Season With FAITH HEALER By Brian Friel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

Lantern Theater Company continues its 30th anniversary season with Brian Friel's masterpiece play, Faith Healer. Directed by Peter DeLaurier and featuring Anthony Lawton, Ian Merrill Peakes, and Geneviève Perrier, Faith Healer explores memory, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Philadelphia Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Philadelphia Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL, 12 CHAIRS, Newtown Arts Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards; 13 THE MUSICAL, 12 CHAIRS, Newtown Arts Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards December 5th Standings; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Philadelphia Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at People's Light Theatre Company
by Tony Oriente - Dec 2, 2023

A truly unique, original, and moving piece of theater brilliantly presented in time for the Holiday Season.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Unveils 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

Discover the upcoming season of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, featuring Shakespeare plays, musicals, and children's theatre. Explore the theme of 'Persistence of Love' and experience engaging performances that celebrate love in all its forms. Get ready for an exciting summer of theater!
Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.
Lantern Theater Company Presents the Philadelphia Premiere of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023

 Lantern Theater Company continues its 2022/23 season with the Philadelphia premiere of The Lifespan of a Fact by writers Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell. Award-winning director and actor Matt Pfeiffer returns to the Lantern, directing a cast that includes Ian Merrill Peakes, Trevor William Fayle, and Joanna Liao.
Photos: Sherlock Holmes, Comes To The Walnut In THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022

Walnut Street Theatre continues its 213th season with a world premiere adaptation of a classic mystery with Sherlock Holmes – The Adventure of The Speckled Band. Written and directed by Walnut favorite Bill Van Horn, the production begins previews February 22, opens March 2, and continues through March 27 on the Walnut’s Mainstage.
SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND to be Presented at Walnut Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022

Walnut Street Theatre is continuing its 213th season with a world premiere adaptation of a classic mystery with Sherlock Holmes – The Adventure of The Speckled Band. Written and directed by Walnut favorite Bill Van Horn, the production begins previews February 22, opens March 2, and continues through March 27 on the Walnut’s Mainstage.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sold Out At People's Light; Streaming Available December 24- January 6
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2021

Performances of the world premiere adaptation of A Christmas Carol at People's Light, running now through January 2, are sold out!
Noël Coward's BLITHE SPIRIT Comes To The Walnut
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2021

Walnut Street Theatre continues its 213th season with Noël Coward's fiendishly funny comedy, BLITHE SPIRIT. Directed by Walnut Producing Artistic Director Bernard Havard, the production begins previews on January 11, opens January 19, and continues through February 13 on the Walnut's Mainstage.
People's Light Announces World Premiere of Music-Filled Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021

Callous Scrooge, shackled Marley, and the haunting spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future spring vividly to life in People's Light Producing Director Zak Berkman's world premiere adaptation of Dickens' yuletide ghost story.
People's Light Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2021

People's Light invites you back to the theatre for its 2021/2022 Season, featuring outrageous comedies, tour de force performances, Tony Award nominees, and three music-filled world premieres. 
Gulfshore Playhouse Raises More Than $1.4 Million At The Loverly Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2021

From lively horse races, to emotional tributes from donors, and even a show-stopping performance by the stars of the 2016 Gulfshore Playhouse production of 'My Fair Lady,' The Loverly Gala was an evening of memorable moments, and confirmation of the importance of live, in-person performing arts throughout Southwest Florida.
Lantern Theater Company Announces Plays From The Lantern Archives
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2021

Lantern Theater Company continues its reimagined 2020/21 season with the announcement of Plays from the Lantern Archives, a new program celebrating some of the finest productions from recent seasons brought vividly back to life on screen.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Ian Merrill Peakes been nominated for?

The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Henry VIII, The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Macbeth and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Game of Love and Chance.

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