Playbill UniverseThe Verdict: Read Reviews of Peter Pan Live! on NBCReviews are rolling in for NBC's Dec. 4 broadcast of Peter Pan Live!, starring "Girls" actress Allison Williams in the title role and Academy Award winner Christopher Walken as Captain Hook.
By
Adam Hetrick
December 05, 2014
"Peter Pan Live!" star Allison Williams
Photo by Nino Munoz/NBC
Based on the J.M. Barrie play, Peter Pan has music by Morris Charlap and Jule Styne, with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It features such songs as "I'm Flying," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land."
Peter Pan Live! also features new songs, penned by Tony Award nominee Amanda Green, the daughter of one of Peter Pan's original lyricists, Adolph Green.
The cast of Peter Pan Live! also includes five-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara (The Bridges of Madison County) as Mrs. Darling, Tony Award winner Christian Borle (Peter and the Starcatcher) as Mr. Darling and Smee, Taylor Louderman (Bring It On) as Wendy and Alanna Saunders (Gypsy) as Tiger Lily. Minnie Driver will narrate and play adult Wendy.
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Steele Takes Us to Neverland! A Day With the Lost Boys, Pirates, Peter, Smee and Wendy on the Peter Pan Live! Rehearsal Stage
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Steele Takes Us to Neverland! A Day With the Lost Boys, Pirates, Peter, Smee and Wendy on the Peter Pan Live! Rehearsal Stage
NBC's live presentation of the Broadway classic Peter Pan will be here before you know it! The much-anticipated performance, populated with stars of the Broadway stage, will air Dec. 4 at 8 PM. Ryan Steele, who plays Lost Boy "Curly," offered Playbill.com these exclusive shots from a recent day on set at the Long Island stage.
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Good morning, Playbill! It's REAL early. But I don't care, because we get to spend the day in Neverland. BAM!
Ryan Steele
In Neverland we never grow beards.
Ryan Steele
Off to the set in Long Island. When I think "lovely thoughts" I definitely think Penn Station...
Ryan Steele
Ran into our Crocodile, Charlie Williams, getting some light shopping in before the train.
Ryan Steele
Some of our music team (Fred, Haley and Steven) getting things DONE on the LIRR.
Second star to the right and straight on till.... Hicksville?
Ryan Steele
All aboard the shuttle bus to the studios.
Ryan Steele
Taylor Louderman, Jason Gotay and Danny Quadrino arriving at the studios....But why do they look so good so early in the morning?
Ryan Steele
First things first. Cast into microphones. Chris McCarrell helps Danny out with a little sound check.
Ryan Steele
Queen Kelli getting into mic.
Ryan Steele
Made a quick trip to craft services. Henry Gottfried models our trusty Keurig machines. Coffee is a must on the long days.
Ryan Steele
Time for rehearsal. The Lost Boys are sent under the deck of The Jolly Roger to wait for an entrance.
Ryan Steele
Break time shenanigans with Chris and Caitlin Houlahan (Jane). You guys... They've known each other since first grade. SO COOL!
Ryan Steele
Michael Munday nailing this candid.
Ryan Steele
Our Darling boys- Jake, John and Jack.
Ryan Steele
LUNCH TIME! You guys, the food that they serve on Neverland is AMAZING. Seriously. You might see one chubby Lost Boy rolling across your screen on December 4th.
Ryan Steele
Working off our lunch with some football. Pirates and Lost Boys playing nice!
Ryan Steele
Obligatory trailer pic. HI!
Ryan Steele
With all of the time we spend here, decorating our trailers is a MUST. Michael Hartung and Jason are going full holiday cheer.
Ryan Steele
Christian Borle, Michael Park, Austin Lesch and Ryan Andes killing time with some cards.
Ryan Steele
Sometimes you get to spend your afternoon dueling with a Tony winner. So that's cool.
Ryan Steele
Little John on the The Jolly Roger. Stinkin cute.
Ryan Steele
Tiger Lily (Alanna Saunders) with some of her islander boys. (Keenan Washington, Alex Wong, Michael Munday and CJ Tyson.) ... Oh and John.
Ryan Steele
Two of our gorgeous mermaids on set! Kathryn Terza (also a Tiger Lily u/s) and Helen Anker (a Mrs Darling u/s).
Ryan Steele
Gina Rattan talks over some music with Steven Malone.
Ryan Steele
Break times with our best friend, Bowdie (Nana).
Ryan Steele
Back to set... But how do we get there? Neverland is confusing... And GIANT.
Ryan Steele
Allison Williams giving the boys some love. We love our Pan!!!!
Ryan Steele
Doing some camera blocking. This is our view from Neverland. Our. Job. Is. So. Cool.
Ryan Steele
Closing out the day with a Lost Boy music rehearsal for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Tune in on Turkey Day!!!!!
Ryan Steele
That's a wrap for the day. Thanks for hanging out in Neverland. Don't miss PETER PAN LIVE! On NBC on December 4th at 8/7c
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