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Peter and the Starcatcher 2012 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: April 15, 2012
Closing: January 20, 2013

Peter and the Starcatcher - 2012 Broadway History , Info & More

In this innovative and imaginative new play, a company of twelve actors plays some 50 characters, all on a journey to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up? This epic origin story of one of popular culture's most enduring and beloved characters proves that an audience's imagination can be the most captivating place in the world.



Peter and the Starcatcher opened to rave reviews last March in its premiere Off Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop. The sold out run was extended by popular demand and set a record for the highest grossing single day in NYTW's history. The production went on to receive five Drama Desk nominations (and a win for Outstanding Music in a Play); two Obie Awards (for Direction and Design) and two Lucille Lortel Awards (for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Choreography).




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REVIEW: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ offers magical doings
7 / 10

Pirates, orphans, natives, mermaids and a gigantic crocodile romp through a two-act tale bursting with dastardly doings, epic chases, daring escapes and silly humor. Co-directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, the off-Broadway production offered delightful entertainment. Some of that charm is missing, unfortunately, from the Broadway version of the show, which opened on Sunday at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Broadway review: 'Peter and the Starcatcher'
7 / 10

An extended hit last year at New York Theatre Workshop, Peter and the Starcatcher opened Sunday night on Broadway, a Broadway show suitable for families. Adults will enjoy its complex theatricality (an enormous crocodile made from found objects, electrified touches of acting through movement choreographed by Steven Hoggett,sound design by Darron L West that puts us squarely in different places and situations). Kids will follow it for its bizarre and hammy characters and its constant sense of adventure.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Cast Records 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - October 3, 2012


CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. A full track list for this year's 14th edition has not yet been announced, but the cast of Broadway's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER was already hard a work this week recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Sets Final Broadway Performance for January 20, 2013
by Kelsey Denette - September 28, 2012


The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony Award-winning play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice, today announced that the show will play its final Broadway performance on January 20, 2013, ending its nearly year-long run. Directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on March 28, 2012 and opened April 15, 2012, and is playing at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Photo Coverage: Matthew Saldivar, Dave Barry and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Fans Celebrate Stache Day!
by Jennifer Broski - September 19, 2012


Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play by Rick Elice, celebrates the 10th annual International Talk Like a Pirate Day today, September 19th, with a special "Stache Day" in honor of their own pirate, Black Stache. This morning, the first 100 fans in line at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) with mustaches (real or fake!) received one free ticket for this evening's performance. Matthew Saldivar and Dave Barry were at the Brooks Atkinson to celebrate this morning with fans, and you can check out full coverage below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Matthew Saldivar in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER's New TV Commercial!
by Stage Tube - September 14, 2012


PETER AND THE STARCATCHER cast member Matthew Saldivar recently made a new television promo for the show, and you can check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Outtakes from the PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Promo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - September 14, 2012


Directed by Tony® Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony® Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on Wednesday, March 28, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Tickets are now on sale through January 6, 2013. The production recently took home five Tony® Awards, the most of any play this season, including Best Scenic Design (Donyale Werle), Best Lighting Design (Jeff Croiter), Best Costume Design (Paloma Young), and Best Sound Design (Darron L West). Cast members Matthew Saldivar and Kevin Del Aguila recently made a new television promo for the show and you can check it out, along with hilarious outtakes below!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Announces 'The Thing You Did' Initiative Based on Michelle Obama's DNC Speech
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2012


The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony Award-winning play by Rick Elice, today announced "The Thing You Did" Initiative, which will provide people with the opportunity to have their inspirational stories told on a Broadway stage. Through this initiative, which was inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama's remarks at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, members of the public are invited to share a personal story of a time in their life when someone reached back to help them achieve a goal, or a time when they reached back to help someone else achieve theirs. Stories will then be selected to be told onstage by the cast after specific performances throughout the month of November.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Offer Free Tickets on Stache Day!, 9/19
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2012


The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play by Rick Elice, will celebrate the 10th annual International Talk Like a Pirate Day on Wednesday, September 19th, with a special "Stache Day" in honor of their own pirate, Black Stache. On the morning of September 19th, the first 100 fans in line at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) with mustaches (real or fake!) will receive one free ticket for that evening's performance.

'Hunger Games' Gary Ross Set to Direct 'PETER AND THE STARCATCHER' Film
by Caryn Robbins - August 22, 2012


Deadline.com reports that 'Hunger Games' director Gary Ross is set to helm Disney's upcoming film adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS. The novel's stage adaptation is currently running on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER's Greg Hildreth in 'Real Actors Read Yelp'
by Stage Tube - August 12, 2012


Currently appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher, Greg Hildreth lends his expressive talents to a one-star Yelp review. Watch the video below!

TV: Sneak Peek of Matthew Saldivar as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER!
by Nicole Rosky - August 6, 2012


Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, recently departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH. Taking over the role is Matthew Saldivar, who has been seen on Broadway as Steve in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Sammy in THE WEDDING SINGER and Kenickie in GREASE. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of Saldivar in action below!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Releases New Block of Tickets Through January 6, 2013
by Kelsey Denette - August 2, 2012


The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, a new play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice, announced today that a new block of tickets are now on sale, through January 6, 2013. Directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on March 28, 2012 and opened April 15, 2012, and is playing at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

BWW Interviews: STARCATCHER's New 'Black Stache' Matthew Saldivar
by Caryn Robbins - July 21, 2012


Saldivar chatted with BWW about how he managed to make the quick changeover from performing in a classic piece of dramatic theater to the hilarious comedy of 'Peter and the Starcatcher.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Matthew Saldivar as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER!
by Nicole Rosky - July 16, 2012


Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH last week. Taking over the role is Matthew Saldivar, who has been seen on Broadway as Steve in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Sammy in THE WEDDING SINGER and Kenickie in GREASE. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Saldivar in action below!

Photo Coverage: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Cast Celebrates 100 Performances!
by Jennifer Broski - July 12, 2012


Yesterday, July 11, Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play written by Rick Elice and directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, celebrated its 100th performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. In honor of the occasion, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially proclaimed July 11, 2012 as "Peter and the Starcatcher Day" in New York City.

Mayor Bloomberg Names July 11 PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Day!
by Nicole Rosky - July 11, 2012


Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony® Award-winning play, written by Rick Elice and directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, will celebrate its 100th performance tonight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). In honor of the occasion, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has officially proclaimed July 11, 2012 as "Peter and the Starcatcher Day" in New York City.

Photo Coverage: An Emotional and Funny Farewell to Christian Borle from PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Jennifer Broski - July 2, 2012


Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, departed his role for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH on Saturday night. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the star's final curtain call complete with laughter, tears, speeches by Alex Timbers and Roger Rees, special gifts & more. Scroll down and enjoy!

Tony Award Winner Christian Borle Departs PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - June 30, 2012


Christian Borle, who won a 2012 Tony Award for his role as 'Black Stache' in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, will depart his role as 'Black Stache' for the filming of season two of NBC's SMASH tonight, and taking over the role from tomorrow will be Matt Saldivar.

Christian Borle to Depart PETER AND THE STARCATCHER June 30; STREETCAR's Matthew Saldivar to Takeover as 'Black Stache'
by Robert Diamond - June 18, 2012


Now we can confirm that the recent Tony-winner will be departing the show on June 30th, and taking over the role will be Matt Saldivar, most recently seen on Broadway in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Christian Borle to Depart PETER... 6/30; Matthew Saldivar to Takeover

Photo Coverage: Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger & Adam Chanler-Berat Promote Newly Published PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Script at Barnes & Noble
by Jennifer Broski - June 15, 2012


The stars of Peter and the Starcatcher: Tony Award-winner Christian Borle, Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger and Broadway favorite Adam Chanler-Berat, along with the show's Tony Award-nominated playwright Rick Elice, and Ridley Pearson, author of the Disney Hyperion book Peter and the Starcatchers were on hand at Barnes & Noble yesterday, June 14, sign copies of the newly released annotated script of the show.

TV: Jeff Croiter on His Shining Moment and the Privilege of Building PETER AND THE STARCATCHER from the Ground Up
by Jessica Lewis - June 14, 2012


Jeff Croiter is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Not typically in front of the corwd, Croiter sat down with BroadwayWorld to talk all about his shining moment.

TV: Best Featured Actor Tony Winner Christian Borle- 'I Just Can't Believe They Called My Name'
by Jessica Lewis - June 11, 2012


Christian Borle is the recipient of this year's Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Despite his elite status as a Broadway vet, he was still shocked to hear his name called and hasn't hit the ground yet. Click below to hear from Borle just moments after his big win!

Peter and the Starcatcher History

Other Productions of Peter and the Starcatcher

2011   Off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop Production
Off-Broadway
2012   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2013   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Transfer
Off-Broadway
2013   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour
2015   US Tour US Non-Equity Tour
US Tour

Peter and the Starcatcher - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Play Alex Timbers
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Play Roger Rees
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Play Christian Borle
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Play Celia Keenan-Bolger
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Play Peter and the Starcatcher
2012 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Darron L. West
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Christian Borle
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Celia Keenan-Bolger
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Play 0
2012 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Paloma Young
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Roger Rees
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Alex Timbers
2012 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Jeff Croiter
2012 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Rick Elice
2012 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Wayne Barker
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Christian Borle
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Celia Keenan-Bolger
2012 Tony Awards Best Play Rick Elice
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Donyale Werle
2012 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Darron L. West

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