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Peter and the Starcatcher 2011

Opened: March 9, 2011
Closing: April 24, 2011

Peter and the Starcatcher - 2011 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Rick Elice, co-writer of the Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys and The Addams Family, along with actor-director-author Roger Rees, probably best known for his Tony Award-winning performance in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning director Alex Timbers, founder and artistic director of les Freres Corbusier and director of the highly-acclaimed production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, have created an imaginative new play based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatchers. In it, a company of 12 actors play some 50 characters on a journey to answer the century-old questions: How did Peter become The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up?


Peter and the Starcatcher - 2011 - Off-Broadway Cast

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STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 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 to rave notices and has already set a record for the highest grossing day in NYTW history. The show plays through April 17. Check out a sneak peek of the show below!

Rosen to Alternate with Borle in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Robert Diamond - March 15, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Steve Rosen will join the cast of 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.

Peter and the Starcatcher to Extend at New York Theatre Workshop Through April 17
by Robert Diamond - March 13, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that due to popular demand Peter and the Starcatcher will extend for two weeks-through Sunday, April 17.

Photo Coverage: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Opens at New York Theatre Workshop
by Walter McBride - March 10, 2011


Peter and the Starcatcher is now underway at New York Theatre Workshop. Rick Elice and directors Roger Rees and Alex Timbers have teamed up to bring this story of Peter Pan before Neverland to the stage. The production stars Adam Chanler-Berat, Christian Borle and Celia Keenan-Bolger.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Nicole Rosky - January 27, 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 company also includes Teddy Bergman as Fighting Prawn Hell House; Arnie Burton as Mrs. Bumbrake The 39 Steps, Amadeus; Matt D'Amico as Slank and Hawking Clam Fizz; Brandon Dirden as Captain Scott Enron, Edgewise; Carson Elrod as Prentiss Reckless, Wedding Crashers; Kevin Del Aguila as Smee book writer of Altar Boyz, Jacques Brel; Greg Hildreth as Alf Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson; Karl Kenzler as Lord Aster Mary Poppins, Twelve Angry Men; and David Rossmer as Ted Fiddler on the Roof, Don't Quit Your Night Job.

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 - 2011 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Best New Play 0
2011 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Off-Broadway Play Peter and the Starcatcher
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Steven Hoggett
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Paloma Young
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Christian Borle
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Celia Keenan-Bolger
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music in a Play Wayne Barker
2011 Obie Awards Directing Roger Rees
2011 Obie Awards Directing Alex Timbers
2011 The Hewes Awards Hewes Design Award Jeff Croiter
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Steven Hoggett
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor Christian Borle
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Play Rick Elice
2011 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Donyale Werle

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