PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Beacon Theatre Workshop)

Reviewed by Tony Annicone

Beacon Theatre Workshop is bringing Neverland to RI. “Peter and the Starcatcher”, a play by Rick Elice, is a prequel story based on the novel by David Barry and Ridley Pearson. The show won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2012. This production will bring you right back to your childhood to relive memories of watching Mary Martin in “Peter Pan” on TV for many years as well as pretending to be this impish character, too. This show is interactive and encourages audience participation on a wild ride of fun involving pirates, secret treasure, action, adventure and even a little magic. This immersive theatre experience is full of captivating musical performances and surprises around every corner. Director Jason LeClair picks 17 of the most talented students around to star in this energetic fantasy with 13 year olds played by these high school students, good guys, bad guys, exploits at sea, mermaids, islanders called mollusks, “star stuff,” and a band of pitiful pirates to capture your imagination and entertain you all night long.