Cathy Rigby
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Cathy Rigby:
THE JERRY HERMAN AWARDS To Be Presented At the Hollywood Pantages Theatre (Apr 19, 2024)
STAGES St. Louis Announces Creative Team for STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Apr 16, 2024)
Disney's FROZEN, WAITRESS & More Set For La Mirada's 2024/2025 Season (Apr 12, 2024)
THE JERRY HERMAN AWARDS To Be Presented At the Hollywood Pantages Theatre (Apr 19, 2024)
STAGES St. Louis Announces Creative Team for STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Apr 16, 2024)
Disney's FROZEN, WAITRESS & More Set For La Mirada's 2024/2025 Season (Apr 12, 2024)
Cathy Rigby BIO
Cathleen Roxanne Rigby (later Mason, later McCoy; born December 12, 1952), known as Cathy Rigby, is an actress, speaker, and former artistic gymnast. Her performance in the 1968 Summer Olympics helped to popularize the sport of gymnastics in the United States.
After her retirement from gymnastics, Rigby became a stage and television actress. She is most noted for the role of Peter Pan, which she played for more than 30 years. She also became a public speaker on the subject of eating disorder, which she struggled with and overcame.
In 1974, the producers of a theater-in-the-round version of Peter Pan offered Rigby the title role. Rigby commented that she was "scared to death" during rehearsals; only 20 and just a year into "retirement," she had no idea what she would be doing with the rest of her life when the role came along. To her surprise, she discovered that she enjoyed playing Peter Pan.
In the mid-1970s, Rigby shattered an old taboo by appearing in a series of TV commercials for Stayfree maxi pads created by VMLY&R copywriter Peter Cornish, thereby becoming the first celebrity to endorse a feminine hygiene product. She then worked for 18 years as a commentator for ABC Sports and appeared in made-for-television movies. In 1976, she guest-starred as a Russian gymnast on the TV series The Six Million Dollar Man.
In 1981, she starred as Dorothy in a production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Other theatrical appearances included Annie Get Your Gun and Meet Me in St. Louis.
In 1990, Rigby again appeared as Peter Pan on Broadway theatre and later took the production on tour. She received excellent reviews for her performance and was nominated for a Tony Award. She played the role again in 1998–1999. In 2002–2003, she played the lead in the touring production of the musical Seussical, and in 2004–2005, she again toured as Peter Pan, billing it as her farewell. Yet she returned to the role in 2008 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, and in 2009 at the Mansion Theater in Branson, Missouri.
In August 2011, Rigby started another Peter Pan tour at the age of 60, continuing through 2013. In 2012, she appeared in American Girl's An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for The Stars, as McKenna's gymnastics coach. Rigby confirmed that she was leaving the role of Peter Pan for good when her tour concluded on April 28, 2013. She said, "No, we don't say goodbye, because saying goodbye means forgetting, and I'm not forgetting, I'm just going to find another adventure."
In late August 2015, Rigby reprised her role as Peter Pan in a limited 15-day run at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver.
Cathy Rigby Photos
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
Date:
11/23/2021
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
Date:
10/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration of MATILDA THE MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre
Rambo (Producer Writer), Nancy Dussault, Keith McNutt (AF WC Director), June Lockhart, Anne Jeffreys, Tommy Tune, Millicent Martin (below), Charlotte Rae, Marc Cherry, Cathy Rigby, John Holly (AF WC Chairman), Luke Yankee (Event Director), Jomarie Ward (A
Date:
06/12/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Inside Tommy Tune's Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party
Judges pose with Grand Prize winners at The 2nd Annual Jerry Herman Awards at Pantages Theatre (From L to R): Nancy Dussault, John Bowab, Cathy Rigby, Grand Prize Winners Natalia Vivino from Santa Susana High & Anthony Nappier from Arcadia High, Kare
Date:
05/20/2013
From: Photo Flash: Steven Weber, Tracie Thoms, Cathy Rigby and More at 2013 Jerry Herman Awards
Cathy Rigby STAGE CREDITS
Cathy Rigby Awards and Nominations
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Cathy Rigby, Peter Pan
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Cathy Rigby , Peter Pan
Cathy Rigby Videos
Video: Cast & Creative Of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Walks Opening Night Red Carpet
by Adam Riegler - Jan 22, 2024
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of PETER PAN GOES WRONG in Los Angeles
by Opening Night - Aug 14, 2023
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for DEFYING GRAVITY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 9, 2020
Exclusive: Meet Cathy Rigby & The Cast of GRUMPY OLD MEN At La Mirada In Their Third Vlog
by Alan Henry - Sep 23, 2019
Exclusive Video: Go Inside GRUMPY OLD MEN At La Mirada In Their Second Vlog
by Alan Henry - Sep 18, 2019
Exclusive: Meet The Cast Of GRUMPY OLD MEN At La Mirada In Their First Vlog
by Alan Henry - Sep 17, 2019
VIDEO: Get a Peek at La Mirada's GRUMPY OLD MEN Starring Hal Linden & Cathy Rigby
by Julie Musbach - Sep 16, 2019
BWW TV: Get Into the Holiday Spirit in Rehearsal with the Cast of KRIS KRINGLE!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2017
VIDEO: Tracy Nicole Chapman to Star in SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! World Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse; Watch a Preview!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of SEUSSICAL at Music Circus - Jason Graae, Sharon Wilkins and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 14, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Lynne Wintersteller, Stuart Marland, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and More in Music Circus's HELLO, DOLLY
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 30, 2016
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of WEST SIDE STORY at Music Circus - Justin Matthew Sargent, Carolann M. Sanita and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 7, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of PETER PAN at Music Circus - Jenn Colella, Jennifer Hope Wills, Paul Schoeffler and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 4, 2015
Cathy Rigby News
THE JERRY HERMAN AWARDS To Be Presented At the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
The Nederlander Organization and Broadway in Hollywood have announced the nominees for THE 12TH ANNUAL JERRY HERMAN AWARDS, a celebration of the achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre in Los Angeles.
STAGES St. Louis Announces Creative Team for STEEL MAGNOLIAS
STAGES St. Louis has announced the creative team behind its 2024 season opener, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, at the Ross Family Theatre in the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The show will run from May 31- June 30 and highlights a multitude of St. Louis local designers, actors, artists, technicians, stagehands, and more.
Disney's FROZEN, WAITRESS & More Set For La Mirada's 2024/2025 Season
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 2024/2025 season of shows.
Cast Set for DO RE MI at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has revealed the cast for its revival of the hit 1960 musical Do Re Mi. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Judy Kuhn, Kerstin Anderson, Perry Sherman & More to Star in UNKNOWN SOLDIER D.C. Premiere
The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Cast & Creative Of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Walks Opening Night Red Carpet
Watch as the cast and creative team walk the red carpet on opening night of the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical, MYSTIC PIZZA, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.
Krystina Alabado, Gianna Yanelli, Kyra Kennedy & More to Star in MYSTIC PIZZA at La Mirada Theatre
The full cast for the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical, MYSTIC PIZZA, has been revealed.
Review: PETER PAN at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
What did our critic think of PETER PAN at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?
West Coast Premiere of MYSTIC PIZZA to Open at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
LA MIRADA THEATRE presents the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical 'MYSTIC PIZZA' directed by CASEY HUSHION.
Interview: Melissa WolfKlain of GUYS AND DOLLS at San Francisco Playhouse Shines as Adelaide, Capping Off a Remarkable Year for the Triple Threat Performer
BroadwayWorld catches up with Melissa WolfKlain who is playing Adelaide in San Francisco Playhouse's production of 'Guys and Dolls' through January 13th. The role caps off an amazing year for WolfKlain, coming right after her Baker's Wife in 'Into the Woods' and Val in 'A Chorus Line.'
The SHEID to Present The Broadway Tenors in 'TIS THE SEASON
The Broadway Tenors bring your favorite holiday songs to life in a multi-media concert. Join them on December 5, 2023, at The SHEID in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Get ready for an enchanting evening of entertainment!
Photos: bAfA Theatreworks Presents SLOW THUNDER
bAfA TheatreWorks has released photos of the world premiere of Slow Thunder, written and directed by Suse Sternkopf, at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex in North Hollywood.
World Premiere of SLOW THUNDER Comes to Theatre 68 Arts Complex in October
bAfA TheatreWorks has announced the world premiere of Slow Thunder, written and directed by Suse Sternkopf, at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex in North Hollywood. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld 8/15: THE WIZ Finds its Dorothy, Eva Noblezada Departs HADESTOWN, and More!
Top stories include a first look at rehearsals for The Wiz, and Eva Noblezada takes her final bows in Hadestown. Plus, The Wiz has found its Dorothy in newcomer Nichelle Lewis. Read more about these and other top stories here!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of PETER PAN GOES WRONG in Los Angeles
The stars were out at the Ahmanson for opening night of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Center Theater Group's Ahmanson Theater. Guests included guest narrator Bradley Whitford, and another celebrated Peter Pan - Cathy Rigby - who shared 'goes wrong' experiences from her own production. Watch in this video!
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment Achieve Record-Breaking Season
Discover the extraordinary success of La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment as they achieve another record-breaking season.
Review: TARZAN at Tuacahn with Josh Strickland is Euphoric
Josh Strickland, who originated the role of Tarzan on Broadway and appears on the original cast recording, leads Disney’s TARZAN at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre. The entire production lives up to its star with a heightened reality that equals the euphoria conjured by such an unparalleled opportunity.
David Rhodes to Debut DOES ANYONE STILL FINISH...A HAT In Provincetown in June
Actor/Playwright/Solo Performer DAVID RHODES will be debuting his latest solo show DOES ANYONE STILL FINISH...A HAT / a musical musing on life and art, June 10th at Provincetown's Crown & Anchor.
Cast Set for MIKE & MINDY'S WILD WEEKEND JAM Industry Presentations at Open Jar Studios
Meet the Cast of Mike & Mindy's Wild Weekend Jam (Music & Lyrics by Bucky Heard & Timothy D. Lee of The Righteous Brothers with a book by Eileen Nelson & Mark Corallo; directed by Scott Werntz).
Cathy Rigby FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Cathy Rigby been in?
Cathy Rigby has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Cathy Rigby been in?
Cathy Rigby has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Cathy Rigby been nominated for?
Cathy Rigby has been nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her role in Peter Pan. She has also been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for her performance in Peter Pan.
What awards has Cathy Rigby won?
Cathy Rigby has won the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Peter Pan.
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