The final performance of Peter Pan, Chicago, is tonight, 21 August at 5pm. Break a leg, folks!
Also, another, last minute review:
| DATE | SOURCE | REVIEWER | STAR RATING |
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| 12 August | Radio Chicago | no rating |
On August 4, Alex Shadbad, from WTVO Channel 17 News, talked to Steven Pacey about the amazing reception Peter Pan has recieved in Chicago, its startling CGI flying effects, and the joy of playing ‘the villian’.
Click on the picture above to go to the interview at mystateline.com.
If you have difficulty accessing the video, here is the transcript:
WTVO Channel 17 News
August 4, 2011,
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Verbatim TranscriptAlex: The story of Peter Pan is dazzling fans on Broadway in Chicago. Earlier in this week, one of the actors in the show stopped by our studio. Joining me, now, is Steven Pacey, who plays Captain Hook on Broadway in Chicago’s Peter Pan. Tell me about this production of Peter Pan and what sets sets it apart.
Steven: Well, it’s a very special production of Peter Pan. Peter Pan is an extraordinary story; and, it certainly was my favourite as a child, and I know it’s a heck of a lot of other people’s favourite, as well.
But, this production is particularly exciting because, we have a 360 degree CGI screen, so when Peter Pan flies, when Tinkerbell flies, you actually feel as if you’re flying with them. It’s quite extraordinary. Because I joined the company after it had already started, I had a chance to actually see it myself and I was transported. It really is the most amazing feeling, to actually … because the screens are all around you, and suddenly you’re hovering over London with the … children, the Darling children and Peter Pan and it’s fantastic. It’s the most exciting thing.
We’ve got puppetry, you know, Nana the dog is there, the crocodile. It’s a fairly epic production. Yeah, it’s pretty exciting.Alex: And you play Captain Hook. Tell me about your character.
Steven: I do. I do. Well, I always told my agent I’d give my right arm to be in this show, and I had to in the end; that’s the way it went. But it’s fantastic; it’s great.
The children probably hate me; but, I really enjoy them hating me, because it’s great to play a villain. I’ve played lots of nice guys in the past, and I’d give them all up for this one. It’s fantastic.Alex: So you’ve always been interested in playing the bad guy.
Steven: Yeah. Absolutely. It’s much more fun. Yeah. Who wants to be a hero?
Alex: The production runs until August 21st. For more information on tickets and show-times head to our website: mystateline.com.
The brilliant, BAFTA winning series, Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh as the troubled Inspector Wallander is currently being repeated on UKTV’s Alibi channel. The episode featuring Steven Pacey will be screened tonight:
UKTV’s Alibi
Friday, 5 August
12:00am
Steven Pacey attended the WGN-TV Back to School Kids Fair on Friday, 5 August to promote Peter Pan. Over 5,000 people flocked to the annual event, now in its 10th year. The free fair featured food, fun, health screenings, safety tips and everything parents need to get kids ready for school.
Portions of the fair were broadcast live on WGN Morning News, including this interview with cast members Steven Pacey (Captain Hook), Chuck Bradley (Peter Pan) and Evelyn Hoskins (Wendy Darling):
The Peter Pan Facebook Page published an accompanying photograph:
A round-up of the very last of the reviews for Chicago. Only a couple of weeks to go!
The real powerhouse however is the extraordinary talents of Steven Pacey as Captain Hook; his ability to play a child’s villain and still be adored by the audience was amazing (Tyler Tidwell, Chicago Stage Style).
… Steven Pacey elegantly underplaying the double roll of Mr. Darling and Capt. Hook (Jonathan Abarbanel, Windy City Times).
| DATE | SOURCE | REVIEWER | STAR RATING |
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| 5 May | Time Out Chicago | Kris Vire | *** |
| 5 May | Windy City Times | Jonathan Abarbanel | no rating |
| 6 May | Trigger Critic | Misha Davenport | recommended |
| 17 May | Centre Stage! | Colin Douglas | no rating |
| 29 May | Horizon – Official Blake’s 7 Fan Club | Paula Black | no rating |
| 31 May | Sheridan Road Magazine | no rating | |
| undated May | Chicago Stage Style | Tyler Tidmore | **** |
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When 16-year-old student, Tom Roberts, had to find over £5000 to finance a month-long trip to Borneo for the World Challenge, he bypassed selling chocolates and raffle tickets, opting for a more entrepreneurial idea: Tom produced a compilation of recipes from well-known stage and screen actors.
The cookbook, titled Meals in the Limelight, contains over 130 recipes, including a contribution from Steven Pacey. You’ll have to buy the book to find out which recipe Steven prefers!
If Tom can raise enough money, he can not only fund his trip, but purchase a mini-bus for the community with which he is working in Borneo, and give ongoing support to charities supporting children. You can follow Tom’s adventures on Twitter.
The unabridged Audio CDs of Ian Rankin’s Blood Hunt and Bleeding Hearts, both expertly read by Steven Pacey, will be released on 22 September 2011.
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The Blood Hunt Audio CD is available for Pre-Order. Blood Hunt is also available via the existing Audio Download. |
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The Bleeding Hearts Audio CD is available for Pre-Order. Bleeding Hearts is also available via the existing Audio Download. |
Orion Books have kindly sent us a sample of Steven reading Blood Hunt to include on this website (click play below). We are grateful for their support and assistance.
Synopsis:
It begins with a phone call. Gordon Reeve’s brother has been found dead in his car in San Diego. The car was locked from the inside, a gun was in his hand. In the US to identify the body Gordon realises that his brother has been murdered. What’s more, it’s soon obvious that his own life is in danger. Once back in Scotland he finds out his home has been bugged by professionals. But Reeve is a professional too. Ex-SAS, he was half of a two-man unit with someone he came to fear, then to hate. It looks like his nemesis is back…The horror has just begun…
Text courtesy of Orion Books
The Peter Pan Facebook Page has uploaded a video interview with Steven.
Peter Pan, Chicago, has been extended until 21 August!