Paper Mill Playhouse: 'Peter Pan'

"Peter Pan" will close the season Paper Mill Playhouse's 2009-10 season and will run through June 27. Performances will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

"We're thrilled to welcome an all-star cast to Paper Mill Playhouse," said Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee in a press release. "Broadway leading lady Nancy Anderson, who appeared in Paper Mill's production of 'She Loves Me,' returns to our stage as Peter Pan opposite the brilliantly funny Douglas Sills in the dual roles of Mr. Darling/Captain Hook.  And we are excited to welcome back Glory Crampton to perform with us for the 10th time."
 
Anderson, playing Peter Pan, was in the Broadway productions of "A Class Act" and "Wonderful Town."   She starred as Ilona in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of "She Loves Me." Anderson was featured in PBS' "Great Performances" of "Kiss Me, Kate" and "South Pacific."  She has been nominated for Olivier, Helen Hayes and Drama Desk Awards.

Sills, playing Captain Hook/Mr. Darling, is best known for his performances on Broadway in "The Scarlet Pimpernel," which earned him a Tony Award nomination, and "Little Shop of Horrors." His television credits include: CSI, The Closer, Numb3rs and Will & Grace.

Crampton, playing Mrs. Darling, returns in her 10th production at Paper Mill Playhouse where she's starred as the leading lady in "My Fair Lady," "Camelot," "Carousel," "Jane Eyre" and "Gigi."

Hayley Podschun, playing Wendy, appeared in the Broadway productions of "Pal Joey," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Hairspray" and "The Sound of Music."  Her film and television credits include Hairspray and Psychic Detectives.

Jessica Lee Goldyn, playing Tiger Lily, starred as Val in the Broadway production of "A Chorus Line."  She began her professional career in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of "Gypsy."

John O'Creagh, playing Smee, returns to Paper Mill Playhouse where he performed in the critically acclaimed production of "1776." He was in Paper Mill productions of "Pirates!" and "The Bakers Wife."  His television credits include HBO's John Adams, Law & Order: SVU, Kidnapped, Sex and the City and Life on Mars. 

Rounding out the Peter Pan cast are:  Randy Aaron, J. David Anderson, Adrian Arrieta, Jordan Barrow, Jack Broderick, Ryan Chotto, Dustin Clodfelter, Lauren Decierdo, Taurean Everett, Julian Farinas, Casey Garvin, Lewis Grosso, Justin Henry, Zachary Infante, Sarah Marie Jenkins, Josh Pins, Kathryn Raskin, Kyle Vaughn, Dane Wagner, Todd A. Walker and Stephen Williams.

Peter Pan will be directed by Hoebee, who directed this season's hit production of "Smokey Joe's Café" and last season's production of "The Full Monty," featuring Elaine Stritch.

Patti Colombo returns as choreographer. She most recently choreographed this season's production of "On the Town" and previously "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "Kiss Me, Kate."  Colombo received a Tony Award nomination for her work on Broadway's production of "Peter Pan" starring Cathy Rigby.  She received Emmy and American Choreographers Award nominations for her choreography of the A&E production of "Peter Pan."

Single tickets are now on sale and range in price from $25 to $92.  Student rush tickets are $20 and are available the day of performance in person with current student ID.  Tickets may be purchased by calling 973-376-4343 or visiting the Paper Mill Box Office or www.papermill.org.