Peter and the Starcatcher (Introduction by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson): The Annotated Script of the Broadway Play (Peter and the Starcatchers) [Paperback]

Rick Elice (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 5, 2012 | Series: Peter and the Starcatchers

The hilarious script for the Broadway play Peter and the Starcatcher is presented along with commentary by the playwright, the directors, the composer, the set designer, and our own Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Filled with behind-the-scenes information and photos of the cast and crew, this annotated script will enchant and entertain fans of the book and the play alike.

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About the Author

Rick Elice with Marshall Brickman wrote the book for the Broadway musical Jersey Boys which received a Tony Award nomination and a Drama Desk nomination for best book for a musical in 2006. With Roger Rees, he wrote the popular thriller, Double Double, which has been translated into 16 languages. Elice was creative director at Serino Coyne, Inc., where he produced advertising campaigns for more than 300 Broadway shows including A Chorus Line and The Lion King. In 2008, he co-wrote Turn of the Century with Marshall Brickman. The show was directed by Tommy Tune and premiered at The Goodman Theatre in Chicago in September 2008. Elice most recently collaborated with Brickman once again, this time writing the book for the musical, The Addams Family.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions; Reprint edition (June 5, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423174054
• ISBN-13: 978-1423174059
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.9 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater > Playwriting
  • #4 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater > Broadway & Musicals
  • #6 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater > Stagecraft

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful June 25, 2012

By Judy Sheehan

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I loved this play, and eagerly awaited the publication of the script. Now that I have it, I see that this isn't just a script -- it's a full, theatrical experience. The joy and creativity that I saw on that stage is present here on the page. It's in the text, the images, the annotations, the costume sketches, and the additional material at the end of the book. I wish that I could see the play again and again. Can't. Alas. But this beautiful book will serve as consolation.

Go see this play, if you possibly can. And read this absolutely lovely, funny, heartbreaking work.

God Save The Queen.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic May 7, 2013

By MandeeSparkle

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I had to read this for my script analysis class. I loved it. Great stage adaptation of the book, hilarious lines, really touching moments and characters. I really liked the commentary by the authors in the margins and the pictures of the broadway production.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book! February 4, 2013

By J. Mitchell

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This book was much bigger and nicer than I expected. Peter and the Star Catcher was the highlight of our NYC trip last summer and my daughter asked for this book for Christmas. She read it cover to cover. She absolutely loved it!