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BWW Review: Pan Origin Story PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Ridgefield Theater Barn
by Bruce Apar - Jun 9, 2022


The show made a splash on Broadway a dozen years ago, garnering several Tony Awards, mainly in the craft categories (scenic design, sound, lighting, choreography). The sketchy book is like a sketchbook of rapid-fire episodes that leans heavily on the strength of the ensemble to pull it off. This ensemble is more than up to the task.

Tony Yazbeck & Chita Rivera to Perform at Berkshire Theatre Group's 2022 Colonial Concert Series Memorial Day Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022


This Memorial Day Weekend, the legendary Tony Award winner Chita Rivera (The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman) and the Tony Award nominated song-and-dance man Tony Yazbeck (On the Town) bring Broadway to the Berkshires. 

Dingbat Theatre Project Announces Summer Programming
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022


Dingbat Theatre Project and Reflex Arts Dance will partner to bring education theatre programming as well as professional theatre performances to Sarasota County. The partnership will allow the Suncoast's quirky theatre company to continue offering high-quality, actor-driven performances, while expanding Reflex Arts Dance's programming to include pre-professional and entry-level theatre training for children.

Tony Yazbeck, Chita Rivera & Charl Brown Announced for BTG 2022 Colonial Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022


Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the 2022 Colonial Concert Series: Featuring Broadway Luminaries. 

BWW Review: Nashville Children's Theatre's World Premiere of PETER PAN: WENDY'S ADVENTURE TO NEVERLAND
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 1, 2022


There is no place more magical – no art form more transformative – than the theater and now, thanks to the continued creativity and sense of wonder shared by Ernie Nolan and David Weinstein (given an assist from a timeless tale by J.M. Barrie), audiences are treated to an exhilarating flight of fancy via the award-winning pair’s sprightly and sparkling new musical take on the story of Peter Pan: Wendy’s Adventure to Neverland.  

Raven Theatre's TAKE FLIGHT SUMMER CAMP Returns To In-Person Classes For 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022


Raven Theatre has announced its Take Flight Summer Camp will return to in-person classes this summer, featuring two training sessions in theatre arts for kids ages 6 – 14.

PETER PAN Comes to St. Helens Theatre Royal For Easter
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2022


Hot on the heels of half-term pantomime The Wizard Of Oz, St Helens Theatre Royal has announced the cast for its Easter extravaganza. Peter Pan will entertainment audiences during the Easter holidays. The show is part of the venue’s exciting Spring Season 2022 programme. 

Tony Yazbeck Performs At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2022


Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Tony Yazbeck on March 24, 25 and 26, 2022 at the Samueli Theatre. Broadway triple threat Tony Yazbeck brings his signature style to the Segerstrom Center offering up a little song, a little dance, and whole lot of joy. 

National Youth Theater Presents PETER PAN in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022


National Youth Theater (NYT) announces their upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical Peter Pan.

Spotlight On Rebecca Bernstein: Virtual Theatre, Shakespeare, And The Reimagining Of Theatrical Performance
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 30, 2022


I sat down with Rebecca Bernstein to discuss her virtual theatre company Zoom Shakespeare Productions, its humble beginnings, and her plans for the future. I met with Bernstein over Zoom, which was highly appropriate considering the location of her company: Zoom. The computer. The virtual world.

PETER PAN GOES WRONG Announced At The Citadel Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2022


Starting in February, a production of carefully choreographed comedic mayhem brings new meaning to the phrase 'the show must go on.'

BWW Review: BAT OUT OF HELL, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 19, 2022


The songs of Meat Loaf and J.M Barrie’s story of Peter Pan are not an immediately obvious combination, but Bat Out Of Hell attempts to fuse these elements with hints of West Side Story, Rock Of Ages and Wagner-esque unrestrained theatricality.

St Helens Theatre Royal Announces Spring Season 2022 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022


Hot on the heels of hugely successful Christmas pantomime Goldilocks And The Three Bears, St Helens Theatre Royal has unveiled its full Spring season of live shows. 

Black Button Eyes Productions Presents MARY ROSE At The Edge Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2022


Black Button Eyes Productions will conclude its 2021-22 season with the world premiere musical Mary Rose, featuring book and lyrics by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, music and lyrics by Jeff Bouthiette, adapted from play of the same name by J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan), directed by Ed Rutherford with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

Black Button Eyes Productions Presents the World Premiere of MARY ROSE At The Edge Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2021


Black Button Eyes Productions will conclude its 2021-22 season this winter with the world premiere musical Mary Rose, featuring book and lyrics by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford, music and lyrics by Jeff Bouthiette, adapted from play of the same name by J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan), directed by Ed Rutherford with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

BWW Review: PETER PAN at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - Nov 22, 2021


Seacoast Repertory Theatre brings forward a magical performance of the classic, Peter Pan

Black Button Eyes Productions' Presents the World Premiere of MARY ROSE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2021


Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to conclude its 2021-22 season this winter with the world premiere musical Mary Rose, featuring book, music and lyrics by Producing Artistic Director Ed Rutherford and Jeff Bouthiette, adapted from play of the same name by J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan), directed by Ed Rutherford with music direction by Nick Sula and choreography by Derek Van Barham.

FUR Release Debut Album 'When You Walk Away'
by Michael Major - Nov 5, 2021


When You Walk Away marks the band’s most fully realized effort to date. FUR, who described their last EP Facing Home Mixtape (2020) as a “harmonious meeting of unintentional things,” created a deeply personal yet deliberate and cohesive album. Listen to the new album and check out their new tour dates now!

BWW Review: CHE DISASTRO DI PETER PAN al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Nov 7, 2021


Doveva debuttare a novembre del 2019, invece è rimasto nel cassetto per due anni, inutile ricordare il perché e dopo la improvvisa riapertura a piena capacità dei teatri, i produttori, regista, tecnici e attori di questo spettacolo si sono rimboccati le maniche e in una decina di giorni hanno ripreso esattamente da dove avevano lasciato. E non poteva essere più difficile mettere in scena in un tempo così ristretto uno spettacolo che si basa sulla fretta, sugli errori e sull'improvvisazione. Ma anche se può sembrare improvvisata, ogni gag, ogni errore e ogni paradossale situazione in queste due ore di spettacolo è ben studiata fino all'ultimo particolare.

Cast Announced For Octagon Theatre Bolton's PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021


Get set to go on an awfully big adventure with fairies, crocodiles and pirates and join Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys in what promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family.

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