Ridley Pearson

Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Great Lakes Theater
by Roy Berko - Feb 10, 2025

Mention author J. M. Barrie, and the immediate thought is Peter Pan.  Peter Pan, the tale of a boy who refused to grow up, which has become a cottage industry.   Dolls, movies, a musical play, coloring books, cartoons, Halloween costumes, a non-musical play, and books are all available.   There is even a psychological condition, “The Peter Pan Syndrome,” which puts the spotlight on men who refuse to assume responsibility for their boyish actions.

REVIEW: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Is A Whimsical Pantomime Prequel To The Peter Pan Story
by Jade Kops - Feb 5, 2025

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is a wonderfully whimsical evening of entertainment for all ages.  Based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, this stage adaptation by Rick Elice (Playwright) and Wayne Barker (Music) is given an all-new Australian spin by David Morton (Director and Designer).

PETER & THE STARCATCHER Comes to Spring Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

Have you ever wondered why Peter Pan is the boy who won't grow up? Find out this weekend as Spring Theatre presents 'Peter & The Starcatcher'!

Paramount's BOLD Series Launches Third Season With PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Beginning in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Season three of Paramount's BOLD Series will launch this summer with a new production of Peter and the Starcatcher, running July 24 through September 1.

Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER al TEATRO ARCILIUTO
by Ettore Farrattini - Jun 21, 2024

Per la prima volta a Roma viene rappresentato Peter And The Starcatcher, lo spettacolo adattato per la scena da Rick Elice e basato sul libro omonimo Scritto da Dave Berry e Ridley Pearson.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Runs This Week at The NorShor
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

Audiences of all ages are invited to journey to Neverland at Duluth Playhouse's Main Stage production of Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan, now open at the NorShor Theatre. Running through June 2, Rick Elice's Tony Award-winning, music-filled play is an origin story for one of popular culture's most enduring and beloved characters.

Duluth Playhouse Opens PETER AND THE STARCATCHER This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Duluth Playhouse fifth Main Stage play of the season is Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan.

Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company To Present The Tony-Award Winning Play, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2024

Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company to present the Tony-Award winning play, Peter and the Starcatcher, at Manes Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst, as its first fully-staged production, to raise money and awareness for Long Island nonprofit charity, Kids Need More.

Northern Stage Announces WAITRESS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST And More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Discover the exciting 2024/25 season announced by Northern Stage, featuring five main stage productions including SISTERS, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, KING JAMES, THE VERMONT FARM PROJECT, and WAITRESS. The season also promises new works and musical events.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Play Mary Moody Northen Theatre Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Barker will play the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University beginning next week. Learn more about the production here!

Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre Will Stage FROZEN & WAITRESS; Full 2024/25 Season Announced
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2024

Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre will stage the metropolis' premiere of Disney's Frozen the Musical as the 2024 holiday season show. The city, which has previously the touring production, will be one of the first to see a production staged by a local theatre company. 

Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at The Royal Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 13, 2023

What did our critic think of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at The Royal Theatre?

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to Delaware Theatre Company in December
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Peter And The Starcatcher by Rick Elice comes to the Delaware Theatre Company in December. Performances run December 6–24.

The Historic Royal Theatre Presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

The Historic Royal Theatre presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to the stage in 2023, sponsored by Mid-Town Plumbing and performed by the Young Players.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to Reboot Theatre Company This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023

The award-winning Reboot Theatre Company, in association with Theatre Off Jackson, presents the cheeky Tony-winning play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER this fall. Reboot, known for its new interpretations of established works and long history of inclusive casting, will take on this wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novel.

Duluth Playhouse Reveals 2023-2024 Main Stage Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

Duluth Playhouse has announced their 2023-2024 Main Stage season, a thrilling combination of beloved classics and remarkable new productions. Through the power of live theatre, audiences will be transported to another time and place as they laugh, share a tender moment, and create new memories that will last a lifetime.

A World Premiere & More Set for Delaware Theatre Company 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Delaware Theatre Company has announced its 2023/24 Season. The five-show season—DTC's 44th—will launch on September 20. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Opens At Music Mountain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2023

Peter and the Starcatcher provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis, Captain Hook.

Los Altos Youth Theatre to Present PETER AND THE STARCATCHER in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2023

Los Altos Youth Theatre will present Peter and the Starcatcher, March 10-19.

Storybook Theatre Presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, February 10 to March 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2023

StoryBook Theatre will present the Peter Pan prequel, Peter and the Starcatcher from February 10 to March 11, 2023, where audiences can tap into their imagination and learn the backstory of some classic and beloved characters from this classic tale.