Multiple TONY AWARD-Winner

Peter and the Starcatcher

Directed by Brendon Fox

A Grownup's Prequel to Peter Pan

An apprentice Starcatcher and an orphan boy take to the high seas in this whimsical and hilarious origin story of The Boy Who Never Grew Up. Join us for a wildly theatrical holiday treat with a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters to bring you a story that will delight adults and children alike.

Age Recommendation

This wild adventure is fun for adults as well as children – We recommend this play for patrons 6 and older.

“An absurdly funny fantastical journey”

Entertainment Weekly

“With grown-up theatrical savvy and a child’s wonder… this show never stops flying.”

The New York Times

“Miraculous. Spectacle, wit and joy spill out of this production like treasure from a magic pocket.”

New York Magazine

Reviews

PRC’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” Offers Super Fun, Super-Silly Entertainment
By Susie Potter
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
November 30, 2015

Don’t Miss PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Fresh, New Take on Peter and the Starcatcher
By Jesse R. Gephart
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
November 24, 2015

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ a deliriously fun ride
By Roy C. Dicks
The News & Observer
November 23, 2015

PlayMakers’ ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ portrays the childlike tone of ‘Peter Pan’
By Kyley Underhill
The Daily Tar Heel
November 23, 2015

Exhilarating Starcatcher Appealing for Young and Old Alike
By Jackson Cooper
Classical Voice of North Carolina
November 21, 2015

The Origins of Peter Pan: Peter and the Starcatcher
By Frank Stasio & Andrew Tie
WUNC
December 1, 2015

Weekend Best Bets: Horses, Holmes and Holiday Shopping
By Kayla Anderson
Chapel Hill Magazine
November 25, 2015

PlayMakers Rep’s Peter and the Starcatcher Is a Whimsical, Hilarious Musical Prequel to Peter Pan
By Robert W. McDowell
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
November 18, 2015

PlayMakers presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ for the holidays
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
November 5, 2015