Cathy Rigby
Date of Birth: December 12, 1952 (73)
Birth Place: USA
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BIO
Cathy Rigby began her stage career in 1974 when she was cast in the title role of Peter Pan in a theater-in-the-round production. In the mid-1970s, she appeared in television commercials for Stayfree and began an 18-year tenure as a commentator for ABC Sports. In 1976, she guest-starred on The Six Million Dollar Man. In 1981, she starred as Dorothy in a production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and also appeared in stage productions of Annie Get Your Gun and Meet Me in St. Louis.
Rigby returned to Peter Pan on Broadway in 1990 and subsequently toured with the production. She reprised the role again from 1998 to 1999. From 2002 to 2003, she starred as the Cat in the Hat in the touring production of Seussical. She toured again as Peter Pan from 2004 to 2005, and later performed the role in 2008 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh and in 2009 at the Mansion Theater in Branson, Missouri.
In 2011, Rigby launched another Peter Pan tour, which ran through 2013. In 2012, she appeared in the film An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars. In 2015, she reprised the role of Peter Pan for a limited engagement at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver.
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Michael Farina, Tom Plotkin, Sara Gettelfinger, Kevin Chamberlin, Natascia Diaz, David Madore, Janine LaManna, Cameron Bowen, Jerome Vivona , Ann Harada, Catrice Joseph, David Engel, Joyce Chittick, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, Eddie Korbich, Darren Lee, Justin Greer, Cathy Rigby, Anthony Blair Hall and Stuart Zagnit
From: Photos: Go Inside the SEUSSICAL 21st Anniversary Reunion at Feinstein's/54 Below
Sloane Adams, Audrey Cymone, Tom McCoy, Adrienne Amanda Morrow, Erin Tardibuono, Michael Matthews, Raegan Nichole Larson, Jared Xander E. Silva, Daniel Peters, Michael A. Shepperd, Cienna Cheri Olsen, Carli C. Duda, Cathy Rigby, and Aaron Tapia
From: Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration of MATILDA THE MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre
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Videos
Video: Watch Highlights of Cathy Rigby in PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Michael Major - 2025-11-04 12:22:34
Video: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory
by Michael Major - 2024-10-03 21:42:01
Video: Cast & Creative Of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Walks Opening Night Red Carpet
by Adam Riegler - 2024-01-22 12:00:20
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of PETER PAN GOES WRONG in Los Angeles
by Opening Night - 2023-08-14 16:12:53
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DEFYING GRAVITY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-09 12:35:38
Exclusive: Meet Cathy Rigby & The Cast of GRUMPY OLD MEN At La Mirada In Their Third Vlog
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-23 17:04:13
Exclusive Video: Go Inside GRUMPY OLD MEN At La Mirada In Their Second Vlog
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-18 15:46:48
Exclusive: Meet The Cast Of GRUMPY OLD MEN At La Mirada In Their First Vlog
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-17 15:06:19
VIDEO: Get a Peek at La Mirada's GRUMPY OLD MEN Starring Hal Linden & Cathy Rigby
by Julie Musbach - 2019-09-16 15:13:31
TV: Get Into the Holiday Spirit in Rehearsal with the Cast of KRIS KRINGLE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-11-23 15:00:45
News
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
The full cast and design team have been announced for Todrick Hall's MIDNIGHT, which will make its North American premiere this fall at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Learn more here!
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 21, 2026
Known for her viral impressions and jazzy covers, Tik Tok sensation, Rosie Webber, is a multi-faceted singer, actress, voice artist, musician, and songwriter. She grew up in rural Alabama, and went on to pursue a degree in Musical Theatre at Rider University. From there, she skyrocketed to international acclaim, as a vocalist and musician for luxury resorts and yachts. She has also performed on two Broadway national tours, and is highly sought after for her unique and ear-grabbing vocal prowess. The Green Room 42 in Times Square new hip urban scene inside the Yotel hotel will present vocalist and the rising cabaret star in 'The Show That Got Away' on July 30 (SOLD OUT!)-31 (HURRY!), 2026. Then to the West coast where she will opens for Grammy winner (2013) the great BILLY VERA at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill & Jazz up in Bel Air on 08/11/2026 at 7pm.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President and CEO of Professional Facilities Management, received The Broadway League's Distinguished Lifetime Service Award at the Broadway League Awards Ceremony in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.
by - Dec 12, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Quintos - Nov 9, 2025
Now presenting an even more over-the-top follow up compared to their first go-round in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG staged here last February, the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment revisit the earnestly bumbling folks at the fictional Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society for yet another madcap, mishap-laden production of intense British-style slapstick and comical chaotic shenanigans in its high-flying 2013 'sequel' PETER PAN GOES WRONG which will continue to crack up audiences in the City of La Mirada through November 23, 2025. Amping up the laughs even more this time around, La Mirada's so-good-it-hurts production is this time joined by former Olympic gymnast and longtime 'Peter Pan' herself Cathy Rigby serving as its cheeky 'narrator.'
by - Nov 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2025
Watch a new preview of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at La Mirada Theatre, starring Cathy Rigby as the Narrator! See the video now, featuring the Peter Pan legend.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 1, 2025
Explore photos of Cathy Rigby as the narrator in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, now at La Mirada Theatre until November 23.
by Jim Munson - Oct 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld talks to Jon Viktor Corpuz, star of Jordan Ramirez Puckett's 'A Driving Beat' in its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley October 29 to November 23 in Mountain View.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
La Mirada Theatre has revealed the full cast set to join one of the most iconic and legendary “Peter Pans” of all time, the previously revealed CATHY RIGBY. Learn more!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025
Chicago will welcome Angela Grovey as “Matron Mama Morton” next week. Grovey will begin performances on Monday, September 15 at the Ambassador Theatre.
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 31, 2025
This one of its kind world premiere event also pays tribute to Bernstein’s passion for education, with proceeds supporting MTG’s Youth Education Outreach programs.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025
Cathy Rigby will star as “The Narrator” in the upcoming production of PETER PAN GOES WRONG, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, & Henry Shields and directed by Eric Petersen at La Mirada Theatre.
by Kay Kudukis - Jul 31, 2025
This summer, The Roost Lounge introduces a bold new addition to its entertainment lineup: The Roost Revue, a cabaret series curated and hosted by acclaimed local performer Jason Mannino. Blending song, story, and spark, The Roost Revue will showcase stellar talent from across the Coachella Valley and beyond in an intimate, dynamic setting.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 17, 2025
“I am always drawn to characters and stories in which there is a deep transformation. In TOOTSIE Michael’s huge catalyst for change occurs when he begins to step into the shoes of another person – a woman.” His journey awakens “new empathy, new compassion in him. He is able to see that Dorothy is a part of him. All of us have a masculine and feminine side within us; the trick is to balance the two, to dissolve old stereotypes, and to discover how powerful the softer feminine side can actually be.”
by Shari Barrett - Apr 8, 2025
Broadway stars and real-life couple and triple-threat performers Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar are making their debut at the Catalina Jazz Club with Nic & Desi: From Broadway to Hollywood on Thursday May 10. I decided to speak with them about their illustrious careers, how they met, and what led to bringing their new show to Los Angeles prior to taking the show on the road.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025
Centenary Stage Company has announced the cast of Wasabia by Wendy Herlich as they begin first week of rehearsals. The production which serves as the play’s world premiere was originally a part of CSC’s Women Playwrights Series Readings in the Spring of 2024 and through that process was selected for the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation award giving it a full production in this season’s lineup.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The production, which serves as the play’s world premiere, features Ellen Fiske, Aurelia Shanga, Amy Griffin, Joelle Zazz, and Michael Covel. Performances begin Thursday, April 3.
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 10, 2025
I’ve gotta crow about the enchanting production of Peter Pan at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock! Running through Sunday, March 9, this beloved classic, based on 1904 J.M. Barrie's tale brings Neverland to life in a way that captures the hearts of audiences, young and old alike.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cathy Rigby has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Cathy Rigby has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Peter Pan and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Peter Pan.
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