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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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STAGE TUBE: Get to Know the PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Cast as They Set Sail!
by Jennie Mamary - March 30, 2012


The acclaimed new American play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), began preview performances on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) on March 28th and is set to open on April 15th. In honor of the show, the cast went sailing. See what they had to say about their adventure below!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Begins Performances at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2012


The acclaimed new American play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), begins preview performances on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) tonight.

TV: Inside Press Day with PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - Sneak Peek at New Production Elements and More!
by Jessica Lewis - March 12, 2012


The highly anticipated production of Peter and the Starcatcher held its press event on Friday, March 9th and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the press presentation and speak with the company. Click below to hear from the team and get a sneak peek of the newest production elements!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER!
by Walter McBride - March 11, 2012


The highly anticipated production of Peter and the Starcatcher held its press event on Friday, March 9th and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the show's cast and creative team. Next stop - BROADWAY!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER! Christian Borle & More!
by Walter McBride - March 9, 2012


Peter and the Starcatcher, a new play by Tony® Award-nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), directed by Tony® Award-winner Roger Rees (Nicholas Nickleby) and Tony® Award-nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Pee-wee Herman Show), has an official opening night set for Sunday, April 15, 2012 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Today, the company met the press and BroadwayWorld brings you a photo preview of the event below. Stay tuned for full photo and video coverage coming soon!

UP ON THE MARQUEE: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER!
by Up On The Marquee - March 7, 2012


Peter and the Starcatcher, a new play by Tony® Award-nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), directed by Tony® Award-winner Roger Rees (Nicholas Nickleby) and Tony® Award-nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Pee-wee Herman Show), has an official opening night set for Sunday, April 15, 2012 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The marquee is up and below we bring you a look!

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Announces New Discounts
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2012


The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, a new play by Tony® Award-nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), have announced that performances through April 29th are $99 (orchestra and front mezzanine) and $59 (mezzanine), when purchased by the first preview on Wednesday, March 28th.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Tickets Go on Sale Today
by James T Harding - February 20, 2012


Tickets for the Broadway production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER go on sale today. Peter and the Starcatcher, which is co-directed by Tony® Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony® Award-nominee Alex Timbers, begins previews on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) on Wednesday, March 28, with an official opening night set for Sunday, April 15, 2012.

Christian Borle, Adam Chanler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger to Return for Broadway's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2012


The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, a new play by Tony® Award-nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), just announced that the cast of the acclaimed Off-Broadway production will reunite for the show's Broadway Premiere. Christian Borle, a Lucille Lortel winner last year for his performance (and star of NBC's "Smash"), will return as 'Black Stache'; Adam Chanler-Berat (Next to Normal), who recently departed the Off Broadway production of Rent, returns as 'Boy'; and Drama Desk Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) will reprise her role as 'Molly,' the titular Starcatcher. Returning cast members also include Teddy Bergman (Seven Minutes in Heaven), Arnie Burton (The 39 Steps), Matt D'Amico (Fizz), Kevin Del Aguila (Jacques Brel...), Carson Elrod (Reckless), Greg Hildreth (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and David Rossmer (Don't Quit Your Night Job).

STAGE TUBE: Inside the Making of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER's Logo!
by Nicole Rosky - February 9, 2012


Peter and the Starcatcher, an acclaimed new American play by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) on Wednesday, March 28, with an official opening night set for Sunday, April 15, 2012. In the video below, get a behind-the-scenes look into the Vermont workshop of wood artisan John Long as he handcrafts the logo art for the show!

Christian Borle Confirmed for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 24, 2012


Peter and the Starcatcher will begin preview performances on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre this Spring, and with off-Broadway cast memeber Christian Borle currently starring in NBC's SMASH, many have been wondering whether he will take part in the Broadway transfer. Now the New York Times has confirmed that Borle will reprise his role as Black Stache in the production.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Play Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theater; Previews March 28 and Opens April 15
by Robert Diamond - January 19, 2012


The New York Times is the first to report today that producers of Peter and the Starcatcher have announced that the show will open this Spring at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theater, with previews beginning on on March 28 and opening on April 15.

NORMAL HEART, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, et al. Nominated for Henry Hewes Awards
by Nicole Rosky - January 4, 2012


Six theater artists will be honored by the Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee during the presentation of its 47th Annual Awards in a luncheon ceremony this winter. Eighty-six theater artists were nominated for outstanding work in 61 productions presented during the 2010-2011 New York season.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, MAGIC/BIRD On Track for Spring Openings; Plan to Announce Theatres Shortly
by Kelsey Denette - January 1, 2012


Despite the fact that Broadway theatres are anticipated to be at a premium this spring - with close to two dozen productions announcing their debuts in addition to the long-running shows occupying Broadway houses - two productions are moving full speed ahead.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER to Open on Broadway This Spring
by Robert Diamond - October 19, 2011


The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher announced today that the acclaimed new American play by Tony Award nominee Rick Elice, directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Drama Desk Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), will open on Broadway this spring at a theatre to be announced. Based on The New York Times best selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher will be produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs and Greg Schaffert.

RIALTO CHATTER: Spring Broadway Debut Expected for PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Rialto Chatter - September 29, 2011


Peter and the Starcatcher, written by Rick Elice, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, based upon the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, opened Wednesday, March 9, 2011 to rave notices and set a record for the highest grossing day in NYTW history. It closed on April 24 following two extensions.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Closes 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2011


After two extensions, Peter and the Starcatcher will now close on Sunday, April 24.

NYTW's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Earns Lortel Noms
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 8, 2011


The New York Theatre Workshop (Artistic Director James C. Nicola; Managing Director William Russo) production of Peter and the Starcatcher has received four nominations for the 2011 Lortel Awards for outstanding achievement Off-Broadway.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Extends Again at NYTW; Now Runs Through 4/24
by Jessica Lewis - March 24, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that due to popular demand the run of Peter and the Starcatcher has extended again for one final week-through Sunday, April 24, when it will play its last performance.

Review - Peter and the Starcatcher: Never Again
by Ben Peltz - March 10, 2011


The thought crossed my mind more than once during the intermission of Rick Elice's delightfully funny romp, Peter and the Starcatcher, now playing at the New York Theatre Workshop.  Why was the versatile comic actor, Christian Borle, fresh from an acclaimed dramatic turn as Prior Walter in Signature's Angels in America, now regulated to a perfectly respectable but not exactly choice ensemble role in this prequel to J. M. Barrie's tale of Peter Pan?

The Creators Of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Host Talkback 3/12
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2011


Here is your chance to meet the creative minds behind PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and PETER AND WENDY. Sit down and have an in depth conversation with Julie Archer, co-creater and designer of PETER AND WENDY, Rick Elice, author of the new play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Liza Lorwin, co-creator, director and producer of PETER AND WENDY, and Ridley Pearson, author of the original book PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS at the New York Public Library Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2pm!

Review Roundup: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Nicole Rosky - March 10, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop presents Peter and the Starcatcher, written by Rick Elice, directed by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, based upon the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. The cast of Peter and the Starcatcher features Adam Chanler-Berat as Peter next to normal; Christian Borle as Black Stache Angels in America, Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and Celia Keenan-Bolger as Molly 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables, Bachelorette.

The Creators Of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Host Talkback 3/12
by Kassie Rivera - March 4, 2011


Here is your chance to meet the creative minds behind PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and PETER AND WENDY. Sit down and have an in depth conversation with Julie Archer, co-creater and designer of PETER AND WENDY, Rick Elice, author of the new play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Liza Lorwin, co-creator, director and producer of PETER AND WENDY, and Ridley Pearson, author of the original book PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS at the New York Public Library Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2pm!

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
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2013   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Transfer
Off-Broadway
2013   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour
2015   US Tour US Non-Equity Tour
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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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