REVIEW ROUNDUP: Cathy Rigby in PETER PAN Tour

Olympic gymnast, Cathy Rigby, once again takes flight in her Tony nominated and Emmy Award winning role as the boy who won't grow up, Peter Pan.

Opening at Virginia's Wolf Trap in September 2011, the all new production of the musical Peter Pan embarked on a national tour of the USA, followed by a possible return to Broadway in summer 2012. Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan will make a stop at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 14-December 30, 2011.

Rigby's highly anticipated return to the role she has played over 3,000 times, will be documented in a two hour PBS national Pledge special. Slated to begin airing in Summer 2011, the pledge special will appear on PBS stations across the United States.

The revival of Peter Pan starring Rigby, will also become the first Broadway production to roll out a comprehensive line of licensed merchandise at major retail stores across the country.

Previous productions of Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby have grossed over $200 million dollars in ticket sales while, receiving multiple Tony Award nominations including "Best Revival of a Musical".

Tedrin Blair Lindsay, Kentucky.com- Amazingly, at age 58, Rigby's performance as Peter Pan does not require that much suspension of disbelief by the audience. Martin may have been a better singer and Duncan a better actress, but Rigby, with her athletic prowess and compact build, is the most credible as a boy, and her acrobatic expertise gives her an aggressive authority in the thrilling aerial stunts.

Jason Black, The Washington Times- But the show belongs to Rigby. Her gymnastics background bring a new element to the old character. She plays the role boyishly, while doing handstands and other gymnastic moves. She is a master in the harness, flying all over the stage, twisting, turning and throwing fairy dust.

If you have seen this before do yourself a favor and see it again while Rigby is in the role. She brings an energy and a new take.

Rick Rogers, NewsOK.com- While Rigby's portrayal of Peter Pan is this production's obvious selling point, she's surrounded herself with first-rate talent in secondary and tertiary roles. Julia Flores' marvelous casting includes a fine Tiger Lily (Jenna Wright) who makes a strong first impression leading the band of Indians in the aptly titled number of the same name.

 

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