Peter and the Starcatcher | PlayMakers Repertory Company

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.

Multiple TONY AWARD-Winner

“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

Age Recommendation

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

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Dec 9 2015

Peter and the Starcatcher: Catch it Quick for 'An Awfully Big Adventure'

Peter and the Starcatcher’s “awfully big adventure” has audiences, young and old, cheering. Here’s what some of the reviews have said about this magical theatrical treat

Dec 7 2015

Behind the Scenes: A Peter Sketchbook by Mitchell Jarvis

Ever wonder what our creative cast members do backstage or during downtime at rehearsals? Actor Mitchell Jarvis, currently playing pirate chief Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher, keeps a sketchbook of images from the show.

Dec 4 2015

Creating a Starcatching Color Palette for Peter

A show like Peter and the Starcatcher has an incredibly specific color palette, which means that we moved a lot of projects through the dye shop for this production," says costume craftsperson Rachel Pollock.

Nov 30 2015

Holly Poe Durbin's Costumes Bring Magic to Life

In our last post, Holly Poe Durbin described her design process from research to working with the costume team. Now, take a look as her creations are brought to life in our production of Peter and the Starcatcher.

Nov 23 2015

Holly Poe Durbin: Creating Costumes for Peter and the Starcatcher

Centered around pirates and magic, Peter and the Starcatcher is a fast-paced production, giving actors the joy, and responsibility, of alternating rapidly between multiple characters.

Nov 19 2015

Lighting Designer Xavier Pierce on Finding Inspiration

To set the mood for Peter and the Starcatcher, lighting designer Xavier Pierce found inspiration from a variety of places, from his home in New York City and the work of artist Victor Eredel, to pictures and artwork such as the images we see below.

Nov 13 2015

Let's Go Flying with Brendon Fox

Most children have fantasized about flying, and director Brendon Fox was no different. For him, flying meant freedom and exploration, and more importantly, escaping adults....

Nov 13 2015

Meet the Creators of Peter and the Starcatcher

As our production sets sail, we invite you to meet the inventive originators of Peter and the Starcatcher!

Nov 10 2015

Scenic Designer McKay Coble: Making a Magical Neverland

Through her intricate design of Neverland, scenic designer McKay Coble aims to transport the audience back to their childhood where magic feeds off itself and imagination. She wants to remind adults what it was like to be an imaginative kid and create something complicated out of nothing. "I want them to look at the set and go 'Oh, I had a tree house like that, I had a fort. I’ve picked up a switch, and it was a sword.'"