Peter Sham
Birth Place: Buffalo, NY
Latest News on Peter Sham:
TO CATCH A THIEF to be Adapted Into a New Musical (Apr 5, 2023)
Flashback: LEND ME A TENOR at the Gielgud Theatre (Apr 9, 2020)
BWW Interview: George Merrick in SHERLOCK RETURNS at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre 3/10 to 4/30 (Mar 6, 2020)
TO CATCH A THIEF to be Adapted Into a New Musical (Apr 5, 2023)
Flashback: LEND ME A TENOR at the Gielgud Theatre (Apr 9, 2020)
BWW Interview: George Merrick in SHERLOCK RETURNS at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre 3/10 to 4/30 (Mar 6, 2020)
BIO
Peter is a regional actor, director, author, and educator. His latest project, To Catch A Thief: The Musical is in development and in preparation for a West End opening in 2025, and a Broadway opening in 2026. As a book writer/lyricist he is most known for Lend Me A Tenor: The Musical and Sherlock Holmes and the Great Royal Goose Chase! (with Brad Carroll, composer). Lend Me A Tenor: The Musical was nominated for a 2011 Olivier Award, received 13 BroadwayWorld.com 2011 West End Award nominations, including “Best Musical,” and was the winner of The Critic’s Choice Award for “Best Theatrical Event.” He is also the author of the musicals Blue Collar Quintet (with Brandon Scott Grayson), Toyland, and It’s a Dog’s Life: Man’s Best Musical; and the plays, A Christmas Carol: On the Air (also written with Brad Carroll), its sequel Frankenstein: On the Air, Shakespeare’s Moby Dick, a classical adaptation of Herman Melville’s American novel, and Twinkle, Twinkle, Killer Kane, adapted with William Peter Blatty (The Exorcist), from his Globe Award-winning Best Screenplay. Most recently, Peter wrote and directed his first feature film, Far Remote, which garnered an Honorable Mention at the 2021 HorrorFest International Film Festival. Peter is currently at work on an eight-episode television series with the author of the musical series, The Marvelous Wonderettes, and many more, Roger Bean. A regional actor for over 35 years, Peter was a principal member of the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival for 12 seasons, and has performed at such places as Asolo Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Studio Arena Theatre, Eastside Playhouse, Perry Street Theatre & The Neil Simon Festival, and more. Notable roles include, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Max Prince in Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Salieri in Amadeus, Benjamin Franklin in 1776, Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady, and Sancho in Man of LaMancha, starring Robert Peterson. Peter has directed over 85 productions throughout the Eastern United States and Utah and has served as artistic director of Bristol Valley Playhouse in Naples, NY, Eichelberger Performing Arts Center in Hanover, PA, and is currently producing artistic director for Buffalo Theatre Company, hosted at the world-famous Egyptian Theater in Park City, UT. Peter holds a Master’s degree in Acting from the University of Delaware’s Professional Theatre Training Program. As an educator, Peter has served as professor of theatre at Southern Utah University for 17 years. His awards include: a 2-time Thunderbird Award winner for Professor of the Year (2007 & 2011) & Scholar of the Year winner (2012-13), and he is the recipient of SUU’s Highest Honor, The Board of Trustees Award for Excellence (2011-12). Peter also received national recognition in 2013 as the recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s Excellence in Education Award.
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Lyricist
News
TO CATCH A THIEF to be Adapted Into a New Musical
Perry Street Theatricals has announced plans for a new musical, To Catch a Thief, which hopes to arrive on the London or New York stage sometime in the 2026-27 season.
Perry Street Theatricals has announced plans for a new musical, To Catch a Thief, which hopes to arrive on the London or New York stage sometime in the 2026-27 season.
Flashback: LEND ME A TENOR at the Gielgud Theatre
It's a strange old time right now, with our beloved theatre community mourning the loss of jobs, of creative outlets, and of the human connections that theatre is so brilliant at creating. This collective grief is felt over at BroadwayWorld UK too, and we want to do what we can to continue celebrating the industry we love so much, so we've launched a series of features that celebrate musicals and plays from days gone by.
It's a strange old time right now, with our beloved theatre community mourning the loss of jobs, of creative outlets, and of the human connections that theatre is so brilliant at creating. This collective grief is felt over at BroadwayWorld UK too, and we want to do what we can to continue celebrating the industry we love so much, so we've launched a series of features that celebrate musicals and plays from days gone by.
BWW Interview: George Merrick in SHERLOCK RETURNS at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre 3/10 to 4/30
'Sherlock Returns' is another crown jewel in Hunterdon Hills Playhouse's (HHP) widely popular Sherlock Holmes Immersive Musical Comedy Series. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing George Merrick who plays Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Returns about his career and the upcoming show at HHP.
'Sherlock Returns' is another crown jewel in Hunterdon Hills Playhouse's (HHP) widely popular Sherlock Holmes Immersive Musical Comedy Series. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing George Merrick who plays Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock Returns about his career and the upcoming show at HHP.
Ovation West Presents The Regional Premiere Of LEND ME A TENOR
A hilarious farce born out of mistaken identity and based on the opera Pagliacci, Lend Me a Tenor the Musical makes its regional premiere at Center Stage in Evergreen presented by the Ovation West Performing Arts Musical Theatre.
A hilarious farce born out of mistaken identity and based on the opera Pagliacci, Lend Me a Tenor the Musical makes its regional premiere at Center Stage in Evergreen presented by the Ovation West Performing Arts Musical Theatre.
BWW Review: LEND ME A TENOR at The Palace Theater
The Cleveland Opera has fallen on hard times and the only person who can saver it is Tito Merelli, or El Stupendo as he is known. Tito (Magnificently portrayed by Jamie Michael Parnell) has been hired to perform as the lead I Giuseppe Verdi's opera, Otello. The issue initially is that Tito has failed to arrive at the allotted time, sending the General manager of the opera into a panic.
The Cleveland Opera has fallen on hard times and the only person who can saver it is Tito Merelli, or El Stupendo as he is known. Tito (Magnificently portrayed by Jamie Michael Parnell) has been hired to perform as the lead I Giuseppe Verdi's opera, Otello. The issue initially is that Tito has failed to arrive at the allotted time, sending the General manager of the opera into a panic.
BWW Interview: Rhett Guter-Director and Choreographer of TAKE ME AWAY at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse 3/20 to 4/30
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse will be staging an all-new, spring musical feature, 'Take Me Away' directed and choreographed by Rhett Guter. The Playhouse offers a dinner theatre experience for matinee and evening performances. Broadwayworld.com interviewed Guter about his career and the upcoming show.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse will be staging an all-new, spring musical feature, 'Take Me Away' directed and choreographed by Rhett Guter. The Playhouse offers a dinner theatre experience for matinee and evening performances. Broadwayworld.com interviewed Guter about his career and the upcoming show.
Christmas Is In The Air At Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is decked out for the season as they present their 2018 holiday show, 'Christmas in the Air.' As patrons arrive at the Playhouse, they will notice the festive decorations adorning the dinner theatre both inside and out, including a 25 foot Christmas tree and a freshly baked gingerbread village. After a delicious table served meal, which includes an all you can eat dessert buffet, the professional cast takes the stage and the spirited show begins.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is decked out for the season as they present their 2018 holiday show, 'Christmas in the Air.' As patrons arrive at the Playhouse, they will notice the festive decorations adorning the dinner theatre both inside and out, including a 25 foot Christmas tree and a freshly baked gingerbread village. After a delicious table served meal, which includes an all you can eat dessert buffet, the professional cast takes the stage and the spirited show begins.
Christmas Is In The Air At Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is decked out for the season as they present their 2018 holiday show, 'Christmas in the Air.' As patrons arrive at the Playhouse, they will notice the festive decorations adorning the dinner theatre both inside and out, including a 25 foot Christmas tree and a freshly baked gingerbread village. After a delicious table served meal, which includes an all you can eat dessert buffet, the professional cast takes the stage and the spirited show begins.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is decked out for the season as they present their 2018 holiday show, 'Christmas in the Air.' As patrons arrive at the Playhouse, they will notice the festive decorations adorning the dinner theatre both inside and out, including a 25 foot Christmas tree and a freshly baked gingerbread village. After a delicious table served meal, which includes an all you can eat dessert buffet, the professional cast takes the stage and the spirited show begins.
LEND ME A TENOR Takes Stage At The Round Barn Theatre
It's the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. World-famous tenor, Tito Merelli, is to perform Pagliacci at the 50th Anniversary season opener.
It's the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. World-famous tenor, Tito Merelli, is to perform Pagliacci at the 50th Anniversary season opener.
Utah Shakespeare Festival Announces Slate of Eight Talented Directors for 2018 Season
Utah Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Brian Vaughn recently announced a slate of eight highly-creative, talented, and experienced directors for the Festival's 2018 season. Many have directed at the Festival before, but some will be new to Festival audiences.
Utah Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Brian Vaughn recently announced a slate of eight highly-creative, talented, and experienced directors for the Festival's 2018 season. Many have directed at the Festival before, but some will be new to Festival audiences.
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY! Featuring Peter J. Fogel Comes to Lakewood in August
The international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!, featuring Peter J. Fogel, comes to the Lakewood Cultural Center in August.
The international hit comedy My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy!, featuring Peter J. Fogel, comes to the Lakewood Cultural Center in August.
LEND ME A TENOR The Musical Moves to Solvang
The uproarious farce, Lend Me A Tenor The Musical, plays in the Solvang Festival Theater July 6 - 23. The riotous tale of mistaken identities and unexpected romance explodes with delight in this brand new musical comedy by Peter Sham and PCPA's Brad Carroll, based on the play by Ken Ludwig.
The uproarious farce, Lend Me A Tenor The Musical, plays in the Solvang Festival Theater July 6 - 23. The riotous tale of mistaken identities and unexpected romance explodes with delight in this brand new musical comedy by Peter Sham and PCPA's Brad Carroll, based on the play by Ken Ludwig.
BWW Review: LEND ME A TENOR THE MUSICAL Runs Riotous at Fountain Hills Theater
Fountain Hills Theater has wrapped up its 29th Season with a summertime delight ~ LEND ME A TENOR, THE MUSICAL ~ proving definitively that cool community theater is the best antidote for Arizona's triple digit heat. The musical adaptation by Peter Sham (book and lyrics) and Brad Carroll (music) of Ken Ludwig's 1989 Tony-nominated comedy is a madcap affair of love and empowerment that, under the clever and crafty direction of Peter J. Hill and with an exceptionally engaging cast, left me laughing and inspired.
Fountain Hills Theater has wrapped up its 29th Season with a summertime delight ~ LEND ME A TENOR, THE MUSICAL ~ proving definitively that cool community theater is the best antidote for Arizona's triple digit heat. The musical adaptation by Peter Sham (book and lyrics) and Brad Carroll (music) of Ken Ludwig's 1989 Tony-nominated comedy is a madcap affair of love and empowerment that, under the clever and crafty direction of Peter J. Hill and with an exceptionally engaging cast, left me laughing and inspired.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, ASSASSINS, THE JUNGLE BOOK and More Set for Fountain Hills Theater's 2016-17 Season
Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce the 2016-17 Season for its Mainstage, Mainstage Too! and Youth stages as well as our Sizzlin' Summer Show.
Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce the 2016-17 Season for its Mainstage, Mainstage Too! and Youth stages as well as our Sizzlin' Summer Show.
2015 Stage Rights/NYMF Publishing Award Winner Announced
Stage Rights announced this week that Acappella is the recipient of the 2015 Stage Rights/NYMF Publishing Award. Roger Bean, President and Founder of Stage Rights, presented the award to book writer Vynnie Meli, who accepted on behalf of the entire Acappella team. Stage Rights and The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) created the publishing award in 2013, and it is presented annually to one or more of the musicals taking part in the festival. Performance rights for Acappella will be available through Stage Rights in spring 2016.
Stage Rights announced this week that Acappella is the recipient of the 2015 Stage Rights/NYMF Publishing Award. Roger Bean, President and Founder of Stage Rights, presented the award to book writer Vynnie Meli, who accepted on behalf of the entire Acappella team. Stage Rights and The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) created the publishing award in 2013, and it is presented annually to one or more of the musicals taking part in the festival. Performance rights for Acappella will be available through Stage Rights in spring 2016.
Photo Flash: First Look at Utah Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW; Shows Added!
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, directed by Utah Shakespeare Festival Founder Fred C. Adams, is a huge hit, which has prompted the Festival to add two matinee performances of this hilarious battle of the sexes. The additional shows will be at 2 p.m. on August 5 and 18 in the Auditorium Theatre. The production runs through September 5, 2015. Scroll down for a look at the show!
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, directed by Utah Shakespeare Festival Founder Fred C. Adams, is a huge hit, which has prompted the Festival to add two matinee performances of this hilarious battle of the sexes. The additional shows will be at 2 p.m. on August 5 and 18 in the Auditorium Theatre. The production runs through September 5, 2015. Scroll down for a look at the show!
Betsy Mugavero, Tony Amendola & More Set for Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2015 Season
The Utah Shakespeare Festival has announced the casting of the first eight actors for the 2015 season. All are familiar faces, having appeared at the Festival in the past. Actors include Tony Amendola, Melinda Pfundstein, Aaron Galligan-Stierle, Sam Ashdown, Betsy Mugavero, Peter Sham, David Ivers and Brian Vaughn. Please check for complete casting available soon at www.bard.org.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival has announced the casting of the first eight actors for the 2015 season. All are familiar faces, having appeared at the Festival in the past. Actors include Tony Amendola, Melinda Pfundstein, Aaron Galligan-Stierle, Sam Ashdown, Betsy Mugavero, Peter Sham, David Ivers and Brian Vaughn. Please check for complete casting available soon at www.bard.org.
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY! Begins Tonight at Trinity Rep
Philip Roger Roy & Dana Matthow present the National Touring Company of the smash-hit comedy sensation, MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY!, written by Steve Solomon, directed by Andy Rogow and starring Peter J. Fogel. MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY! plays tonight, April 23 through May 18.
Philip Roger Roy & Dana Matthow present the National Touring Company of the smash-hit comedy sensation, MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY!, written by Steve Solomon, directed by Andy Rogow and starring Peter J. Fogel. MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY! plays tonight, April 23 through May 18.
2014 Utah Shakespeare Festival Announces Directors; Runs 6/23-10/18
A can't-miss 2014 season, which runs from June 23 to October 18, is coming together at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Paving the way to artistic success is a talented lineup of highly experienced directors who are hard at work on this year's plays.
A can't-miss 2014 season, which runs from June 23 to October 18, is coming together at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Paving the way to artistic success is a talented lineup of highly experienced directors who are hard at work on this year's plays.
MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY! Set for Trinity Rep, Beg. 4/23
Philip Roger Roy & Dana Matthow present the National Touring Company of the smash-hit comedy sensation, MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY!, written by Steve Solomon, directed by Andy Rogow and starring Peter J. Fogel. MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY! plays April 23 through May 18.
Philip Roger Roy & Dana Matthow present the National Touring Company of the smash-hit comedy sensation, MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY!, written by Steve Solomon, directed by Andy Rogow and starring Peter J. Fogel. MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY! plays April 23 through May 18.
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