‘Girls’ Star Allison Williams Cast as ‘Peter Pan’ in NBC Live Musical
“Girls” star Allison Williams has been cast as the title character in NBC’s “Peter Pan Live!” The telecast will air Dec. 4. “We couldn’t be happier that Allison Williams is our Peter Pan,” said Robert...
View ArticleFirst Look at Allison Williams as Peter Pan Ahead of NBC Live Special
The first photo of “Girls” star Allison Williams as Peter Pan has been revealed, courtesy of NBC’s “Today.” Williams appeared on “Today” to discuss her starring role in “Peter Pan Live,” which she...
View ArticleBroadway’s Kelli O’Hara Joins NBC’s ‘Peter Pan Live!’
NBC has again turned to the Great White Way before setting off for Neverland, tapping Tony nominee Kelli O’Hara for its upcoming musical “Peter Pan Live!.” O’Hara, whose credits include “The Bridges of...
View ArticleNBC’s ‘Peter Pan’ Casts Its Wendy Darling, Tiger Lily
NBC’s “Peter Pan Live!” has added two new faces to its cast. Taylor Louderman will join the production as Wendy Darling. Louderman previously played a lead role on Broadway in “Bring In On: The...
View ArticleSee Christopher Walken as Captain Hook in New NBC ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Photo
Fans got their first look at Captain Hook in NBC’s “Peter Pan Live” Wednesday, as exec producer Neil Meron tweeted out a pic of Allison Williams as Peter and Christopher Walken as Hook locked in a...
View ArticleNBC Wants To Hook Sponsors On ‘Peter Pan’ For $350K (Or More) Per Ad
NBC is sprinkling a little pixie dust around its coming broadcast of “Peter Pan Live!” in hopes of luring advertisers to what is a rather high-priced program for commercials. The Peacock is talking up...
View ArticleFirst Look: Poster of Allison Williams and Christopher Walken for NBC’s...
NBC has unveiled the poster for the upcoming “Peter Pan Live!” telecast. The artwork features Christopher Walken in full Captain Hook garb with Allison Williams as the titular hero, ready to take...
View ArticleWatch the First Promo for NBC’s ‘Peter Pan Live!’
NBC has debuted the first promo for its production of “Peter Pan Live!” which will air Dec. 4. Since the musical won’t be pre-recorded when it hits our screens, the trailer features stars Allison...
View ArticleMinnie Driver Joins NBC’s ‘Peter Pan Live!’
NBC has added to its cast of “Peter Pan Live!,” tapping “About a Boy’s” Minnie Driver to play the adult version of female lead Wendy Darling in its live staging of the musical. As fans of the play will...
View ArticleWatch Allison Williams and Christopher Walken Sing in ‘Peter Pan Live’ Trailer
NBC has released a new promo for the upcoming “Peter Pan Live!” musical, offering viewers their first glimpse at scenes and songs from the holiday special, which stars Allison Williams as the titular...
View ArticleFive ‘Peter Pan’ Secrets: What NBC Will Reveal In ‘Making Of’ Documentary
In the 1954 theatrical version of “Peter Pan,” the titular hero vows that he’ll never grow up. Come December 4, he will have to, because he’s the central figure in a live version of the play that NBC...
View ArticleNBC Hopes ‘Peter Pan Live’ Can Fly to New Heights
It’s a beautiful, busy afternoon in Neverland. The emerald-green fiberglass lagoon is glistening. The synthetic rosebush trees are in full bloom, and the scent of freshly cut lumber wafts through Stage...
View ArticleJane Krakowski ‘Leaks’‘Peter Pan Live’ Audition on Funny or Die
Funny or Die has gotten its hands on the audition tape of “30 Rock” star and, as she makes clear in the video, Tony Award-winning actress Jane Krakowski for Peter Pan in NBC’s upcoming “Peter Pan Live”...
View ArticleTinkerbell To Shine In Walmart Ads for NBC’s ‘Peter Pan’
Don’t be surprised if elements of “Peter Pan” show up in the commercial breaks during NBC’s live Thursday telecast of the famous 1904 play. Walmart, which ran ads during NBC’s live broadcast of “The...
View Article‘Peter Pan’ Tunes Get New Sound for Modern Audience
Last year’s NBC ratings hit and social-media phenom “The Sound of Music: Live!” validated the power of traditional television even as VOD and streaming nibble at broadcast’s heels, so it’s no surprise...
View Article‘Peter Pan Live’ Takes Flight on NBC
Nobody fell. The pirates danced, the Lost Boys sang, Wendy got her wish, Tiger Lilly saved the day and Tinker Bell’s CG sparkle got viewers to believe, and clap. Allison Williams pulled off three hours...
View ArticleTV Review: ‘Peter Pan Live!’
About 10 minutes after the ratings for “The Sound of Music Live!” rumbled in, I (and no doubt a lot of others) immediately thought “Peter Pan.” Not because that musical is the equal of the Von Trapps’...
View Article‘Peter Pan Live’ Ratings: Not ‘Sound of Music’ Big But Strong for NBC Thursday
UPDATE: In updated Nielsen estimates released Friday afternoon, NBC’s “Peter Pan Live” edged up to a 2.4 rating/7 share in adults 18-49 and 9.21 million total viewers. The 2.4 is more than double the...
View ArticleNBC’s ‘Peter Pan Live’ Flies High on Social Media: 106.9 Million Twitter Views
NBC’s broadcast of “Peter Pan Live” Thursday drew a huge social-media following — well above the Peacock’s “Sound of Music” broadcast last year and topping other recent TV events. According to Nielsen,...
View ArticleADG Awards: Production Designers Praise Their Peers
Variety again gives voice to members of the Art Directors Guild who on these pages assess the work of production designers nominated for ADG’s 19th annual Excellence in Production Design Awards.
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