Fiddler on the Roof
Olney Theatre Center
Directed by Peter Flynn
November 8 - December 31, 2023
“Flynn’s fresh approach to the show puts the entire story in a new perspective, but it still retains all the warmth and charm that audiences expect from a production of Fiddler.”
PLAYBILL
November 1918: The Great War & The Great Gatsby Plays Carnegie Hall November 8
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CBS NEWS
"November 1918" bringing story of World War I and its legacy to Carnegie Hall stage for one-night-only performance
Review: NOVEMBER 1918: THE GREAT WAR AND THE GREAT GATSBY Unique at Carnegie Hall
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November 1918: The Great War and The Great Gatsby
Carnegie Hall
Directed by Peter Flynn
November 8, 2023
Peter Flynn in rehearsal for Calling Us Home
Calling Us Home
Artscape Theatre
Directed by Peter Flynn
February 15-19, 2023
Pictured above: Daniel Yearwood, Adam Jacobs, Kate Rockwell, and Lilli Cooper in rehearsal at the DiMenna Center
“The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day”
Carnegie Hall
Directed by Peter Flynn
November 10, 2021
PLAYBILL
Lilli Cooper, Javier Muñoz, Kate Rockwell, and Daniel Yearwood will sing the soundtrack live to John Monsky's latest Carnegie Hall history lecture.Click here.
TOWN & COUNTRY
The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day Is Not Your Average History LessonClick here.
BROADWAY WORLD
Photos: Lilli Cooper, Adam Jacobs, Kate Rockwell & More Take Part in THE EYES OF THE WORLDClick here.
Peter Flynn and Stephen Schwartz (Playbill)
WORKING
Montclair State University
Directed by Peter Flynn
Spring 2021
PLAYBILL
How One University is Transforming Stephen Schwartz’s Working For the COVID AgeWe chat with director Peter Flynn and the Wicked and Godspell composer about an updated edition of the 1978 musical that features new interviews with frontline and essential workers.
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BAD DATES
George Street Playhouse
Directed by Peter Flynn
Starring Andréa Burns
Streaming February 23-March 24, 2021*
“This gratifying illusion is strengthened by the production, directed by Peter Flynn”
“[Burns] and Director Peter Flynn and cinematographer Hudson Flynn enliven...the script...keep the action fairly brisk...and provide amply dexterous direction and camera work. ”
“With Andréa Burns’ husband, Peter Flynn, directing and their son, Hudson, manning the camera, we feel that we’re in the room with Haley”
*BAD DATES is only the third production nationally approved by Actor’s Equity Association to be shot LIVE!
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Theater To Stream: Andréa Burns in “Bad Dates”Click here.
WALL STREET JOURNAL
‘Bad Dates’ Review: Stumbling Down Memory Lane
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THEATER PIZAZZ
Bad Dates Review
NORTHJERSEY.COM
Bad Dates: Broadway's Andréa Burns stars at George Street Playhouse. Did she shine?
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PLAYBILL
Andréa Burns Stars in Theresa Rebeck's Bad Dates Beginning February 23
THEATER MANIA
Andréa Burns to Star in Streaming Version of Theresa Rebeck's Bad Dates
PLAYS IN THE HOUSE!
A live reading series, supporting The Actor’s Fund and its services.
Live-streamed every Wednesday & Saturday at 2 PM/EST
Artistic Director, Peter Flynn
Stick Fly
A reading of Lydia Diamond’s Stick Fly with Broadway alums Jelani Alladin, Daniel J. Watts, Tiffany Rachelle Stewart, and more—Aug. 1 at 2 PM.
Free Speech: Performing Artists and the Power of the Spoken Word
A presentation with Gilbert Bailey, Gabriel Brown, Andréa Burns, Michelle Liu Coughlin, Darian Dauchan, Samy Figerado, Ann Harada, Orville Mendoza, Ines Nassara, Nova Peyton, Christopher Richardson, Awa Sal Secka, Pearl Sun, Jason Veasey, and Nik Walker—June 3 at 2 PM.
Says Flynn, "The afternoon will be a gathering of performing artists from across the country reading monologues, speeches, poetry, and songs that resonate with them during this time of uncertainty and crisis. Offering words of action, frustration, hope, inspiration, desperation, and faith—actors from Broadway, television, and film will gather to demonstrate the power of the performing arts to strengthen, clarify, and amplify our community’s contribution to the conversation."
Motherhood Out Loud
A reading of Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein's Motherhood Out Loud—featuring Tony nominee Jayne Atkinson, Andréa Burns, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Michael Gill, Justin Guarini, and Jane Kaczmarek—April 29 at 2 PM.
Bakersfield Mist
A reading of Stephen Sachs' Bakersfield Mist—featuring acting couple Tony winner Tony Shalhoub (The Band's Visit, Golden Boy) and Brooke Adams (Lend Me a Tenor, The Heidi Chronicles)—April 18 at 2 PM
The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife
A reading of Charles Busch's 2000 Tony-nominated play, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, featuring playwright Busch, Tony winners Faith Prince and Andrea Martin, and Tony nominee Richard Kind.
The Heidi Chronicles
A one-time only reunion of the original The Heidi Chronicles Broadway cast of the Wendy Wasserstein Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play: Joan Allen, Cynthia Nixon, Peter Friedman, Boyd Gaines, Ellen Parker, Joanne Camp, Anne Lange and Drew McVety
DEADLINE
Online ‘Plays In The House’ Benefit Reading Series To Launch With Original ‘Heidi Chronicles’ CastClick here.
SLATE
Joan Allen’s Internet Went Out, but the Show Must Go OnClick here.
PLAYBILL
Watch Joan Allen, Boyd Gaines, Cynthia Nixon, More Read The Heidi Chronicles on Plays in the House Live Stream, Benefiting The Actors FundBROADWAY WORLD
VIDEO: Watch a HEIDI CHRONICLES Reunion on STARS IN THE HOUSE with Seth Rudetsky
GUYS AND DOLLS
Ford’s Theatre
Washington, D.C.
Directed by Peter Flynn
Postponed to 2021
“Peter is such a smart and practical director. I’ve done two shows with him and find that I most appreciate his ability to clearly explain his ideas and actively help his actors get to a place of mutual understanding”
Ford’s Theatre - “Guys and Dolls” Virtual Presentation of “Fugue for Tinhorns” - April 2020
Ford’s Theatre - “Guys and Dolls” Sneak Peak & Interview with Dell Howlett
Ford’s Theatre - “Guys and Dolls” Teaser
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA:
THE MUSICAL
Olney Theatre Center
Olney, Maryland
Directed by Peter Flynn
“‘Matilda the Musical’ can be so vinegary that it puckers your mouth, but Peter Flynn’s staging at the Olney Theatre Center finds lots of sweet spots.””
“...impressive new staging of “Matilda: The Musical” perfectly captures the beloved story’s wit, warmth and whimsy.”
“Director Peter Flynn keeps the energy high throughout the show.”
“Peter Flynn has done a masterful job and pulling together this complex musical with a superb ensemble.”
THE WASHINGTON POST
The revolting children have comic bite in ‘Matilda the Musical’Click here.
MD THEATRE GUIDE
Theatre Review: ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical’ at Olney Theatre CenterClick here.
BROADWAY WORLD
BWW Review: MATILDA at Olney Theatre Center- A Wondrous Musical Fit for Families to EnjoyClick here.
An interview with Peter Flynn, Director of Olney Theatre Center's Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical.
SMART BLONDE
Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
Starring Andréa Burns
Directed by Peter Flynn
“Exquisitely painted scenes...fluidly directed by Peter Flynn.”
“You’ll be caught up in the engaging performances, beautifully directed by Peter Flynn.”
“[An] unforgettable theatrical and musical experience...[a] show that will keep you enthralled from the first minute to the last.”
INTO THE WOODS
Ford’s Theatre
Washington, D.C.
“Flynn leads an exceptional cast.[Ford’s Theatre] has a hit on it’s hands.”
“Flynn's WOODS feels familiar and fresh all at once.”
- Broadway World
PLAYBILL
A Look at the Peter Flynn-Helmed Into the Woods in D.C.
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THE WASHINGTON POST
‘Into the Woods’ is one of Sondheim’s most popular musicals. A delightful revival at Ford’s Theatre reminds you why.
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BROADWAY WORLD
”Peter Flynn tackles Sondheim's darkly imagined INTO THE WOODS at Ford's Theatre and the result is sensational.”
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SWEENEY TODD
Starring Terrence Mann, Liz Larsen, & Andréa Burns
Connecticut Repertory Theatre
Storrs, CT
“Certainly not to be missed…a thrill to watch.”
“Director Peter Flynn makes…brilliant choices in his staging of this classic.”
“The cast is top notch and the creative direction is inspired making for an extremely thrilling (and chilling) night of theatre.”
- BroadwayWorld
“An absolutely amazing production.”
“Peter Flynn marvelously directed the cast in what was billed as a concert version of the musical…for all intents and purposes, this was a fully staged production of Sweeney.”
- Patch.com
“Sweeney Todd is billed at CT Rep as “a musical thriller in concert”, but Peter Flynn has fully staged the musical, albeit with simple, uncomplicated design components.”
- The Westfield News
”It kills. It has balance, control, skill and just the right amount of bloodthirstiness. It impresses on every level, starting with its star.”
“ “Sweeney Todd” cuts deep. Prepare to be amazed while being appalled. And feel safe. You’re in good bloody hands.”
- Hartford Courant
Born Yesterday
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Jupiter, FL
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“A laugh-out-loud script, stellar performances, and opulent set design make this production a must-see theatrical event.”
”At face value, Born Yesterday is a feel-good comedy packed with laughs. But, much like Billie, so much more substance lies just beneath the surface.”
- Palm Beach Illustrated
Curvy Widow
Westside Theater, Off-Broadway, NYC
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"...director Peter Flynn handles the material in "Curvy Widow" with light-hearted elegance and excellent pacing."
- Philadelphia Jewish Voice
(To read the full Washington Post Review click here)
"As directed by Peter Flynn (Theatre Row's Two Rooms), Curvy Widow...sings and frolics, filling the stage with a playful spark and a 'let's put on a show' demeanor."
- Times Square Chronicles
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"Kudos to Goldman...for enlisting Director Peter Flynn to guide with a playful and sensitive touch."
- Huffington Post
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"Ms. Goldman has wisely put her play in the resourceful hands of director Peter Flynn, who extracts from it al the humor, some of it bringing belly laughs."
- DC Metro Arts
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George Street Theatre, New Brunswick, NJ
"Under the guidance of director Peter Flynn...the result is a snappy, breathless and sophisticated romp."
- My Central Jersey
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Curvy Widow
North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville.
"'The Curvy Widow' at Asheville's NC Stage Co."
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"Curvy Widow at N.C. Stage"
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"Nancy Opel Will Head Cast of New Musical Curvy Widow"
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MAINSPRING ARTS COOPERATIVE
New Organization Formed to Produce and Present Productions at Regional Theatres
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Mainspring Arts Cooperative formed to present productions nationwide
"Trish Santini, Peter Flynn and Frank Butler announced today the formation of their new company Mainspring Arts Cooperative (MAC), a not-for-profit organization that will produce and present productions that can tour regional theaters nationwide."
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Regional Theater Veterans Launch Nonprofit Touring Production Company
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Smart Blonde
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
"Peter Flynn's direction is bursting with energy and movement."
-Pittsburgh City Paper
"You will want to see and hear Ms. Burns. She captures the nuances and playfulness of the Judy Holliday from her too-short stage and film career. She also projects the sad truth and impossible situation of a world that refused to accept a woman as the smartest person in the room."
-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Jonathan Brody and Adam Heller, a protean duo, play all the people in Holliday's life, and Andréa Burns brings an enormous amount of charm, humor and intelligence to the title role."
-Pittsburgh City Paper
Ragtime
Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC
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DC THEATRE SCENE TOP SHOWS OF 2017:
"Ford’s decision to stage Ragtime this year felt eerily timely given the political climate. Peter Flynn’s production had a high-stakes intensity to it, and that energy seemed to trickle down to every member of the show’s robust cast."
"The production of Ragtime showed us that no, theatre, even musical theatre could be a true weapon of resistance and an opportunity to carry a banner in the battle for the true character of American society, one enriched by the many people who came to our shows and reshaped it for the better...the production did it all not only with intelligence but passion and a boatload of supreme local talent. In fact, the entire cast seemed to have been charged with the kind of adrenalin that comes from a personal commitment to putting one’s voice and soul in the service of a larger idea."
- DC Theatre Scene
"Ragtime sings with purpose at Ford's Theatre...the new production stirringly delivers on the kaleidoscopic show's cries for justice."
"Peter Flynn's production utilizes the full volume of the large Ford's stage to capture the immensity of the show and its themes"
- Washington Post
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"Ragtime is under the very capable hands of Director Peter Flynn"
- BroadwayWorld
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"Glorious! Dazzling! Verve! Bursting at the seams with voices and stories of America's humanity and originating dreams."
"Under Peter Flynn's lucid direction Ragtime is full of heart and optimism, sorrow and anger, with humor dished out as well, that is stunningly sung and deeply conveyed by a remarkable cast."
"Director Peter Flynn's vision for Ragtime is a joy of emphasized humanity delivered by golden voices who lived and breathed their songs and each and every lyric."
- DC Metro Theater Arts
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"Director Peter Flynn has made the complicated and layered story crystal clear and has helped the characters to be differentiated."
"Every scene is so fleshed out and truthful."
- DC Theatre Scene
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1776
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
"Directed with obvious affection by Peter Flynn, the production is calculated to stir the soul of every lover of the American story, without regard to which lever you pull on Election Day."
-Washington Post
"Flynn reveals a talent for eliciting nimble portrayals. You can see how “1776” might tilt toward over-animated broadness. But here, Bloch’s Franklin, for instance, never slides into cuteness, nor does Ashmanskas’s Adams become a Broadway caricature of prickliness. These disciplined treatments reach a natural emotional climax at the evening’s end, when all these men of clashing styles and interests convene movingly for the defiant act that’s stored in the minds of American sixth-graders of all ages."
-Washington Post
"Peter Flynn is to be commended for bringing historical drama to such detailed life"
-DC Theatre Scene
Kiss Me, Kate
Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Jupiter, FL
"Sublime, must-see musical”
"A classic intersection of Shakespeare and Broadway, with a high-energy, strong-voiced company set in farce mode by director Peter Flynn."
- My Palm Beach
POPE! An Epic Musical
Papal Productions, New York City
“Hallelujah! One of the funniest musicals at this year's NYMF has taken the stage at PTC's Performance Space.”
“In a manic, ridiculously campy production written by Justin Moran and Christopher Pappas and directed by Peter Flynn, Pope! packs a litany of laughs and a surprising number of fun, lightly irreverent tunes into 90 minutes.”
-Theatre Mania
“Peter Flynn, brings a joyous energy to this piece, fancifully directs this show with aplomb.”
-Times Square Chronicles
“A fun-loving sendup directed by Peter Flynn, it has a catchy pop-and-choral score by Christopher Pappas and book and lyrics by Justin Moran.”
-New York Times
"Under Peter Flynn’s proficient direction, the ensemble cast shines throughout, most portraying several characters. Justin Moran’s characters could easily become cartoonish but they do not. They are authentic characters with real conflicts that through humor and charm can be identified by audience members. Hopefully, "Pope: An Epic Musical" will be seen again in the near future on another stage."
-Theatre Reviews Limited
Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School
Off-Broadway, Lucille Lortel Theatre, New York City
TheatreWorks USA
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"Effervescent and entertaining"
"Imaginatively staged by the show's director, Peter Flynn, they incorporate several standout musical numbers”
- The New York Times
(To read the full New York Times review, click here.)
"Theatre Works' free summer show Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide has so many things going for it."
"El Toro Fabuloso-- all the numbers were fun, but this one transcended the genre of kid musical to artistic truth"
"Take all your New York kids to see this show, and tell the ones you meet to grab a seat."
- New York Theatre Review
(To read the full Review, click here.)
"Fast-moving entertainment"
"The director, Peter Flynn, has gotten charming performances from the company"
"A full house of grade schoolers...were fairly rapt all the way through...This is the best evidence I can think of that Theatreworks is doing something right"
- Lighting & Sound America
(To read the full review, click here)
The Mountaintop
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
"Director Peter Flynn does a marvelous job finding an emotional spine in Hall's constantly shifting landscape. He also oversees two remarkably detailed performances.”
-Pittsburgh City Paper
"Peter Flynn's directorial hand is firm and expansive as we see mainly in the wonderful performances of Albert Jones and Bianca Laverne Jones"
-Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
To read the full The Mountaintop review click here.
Junie B. Jones
Theatreworks USA, New York City
"Smartly directed by Peter Flynn, JUNIE B. JONES offers enough humor to tickle even adults! John Scherer brings the house down!"
- The New York Times (to read the full NYT review click here)
"Whether pining for the good old days of kindergarten, navigating the grade-school social scene or experiencing her first crush, JONES charms her peers in the audience as well as their parents. The six-person cast is top-notch. Jennifer Cody is a riot!"
- Time Out New York Kids
"Better than the first time around!The roars from the patrons -- children and adults -- speak for themselves!"
- Variety
"A bright, entertaining mini-musical with cute, jaunty choreography and melodic, genre-spinning songs. Any 5-year-old ought to be proudto call this his first musical!"
- amNew York
"With JUNIE B. JONES, Theatreworks USA continues to prove why it is such a vital presence forNew York's theatre scene. By providing intelligent, well-written and affordable theatre that entire families (not only children) can enjoy, they guarantee a future for every other theatre in the city!"
- BroadwayWorld.com
"CRITICS' PICK!"
- New York Magazine