" Timbers' other credits include co-directing "Peter and the Starcatcher" and helming "The Pee-wee Herman Show.

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Best play honors, meanwhile, went to "Clybourne Park, " topping, among others, "Peter and the Starcatcher, " which had led all plays with nine nominations.

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Broadway veterans have high hopes for "Peter and the Starcatcher, " a Peter Pan prequel that sold out off-Broadway last year and is set to open on Broadway this spring.

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