

Peter Pan
Broadway musical adaptation of the fabled children's story.
Fantasy
Family
Music
TV Movie
Overview
The stage musical Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby has toured the world to great acclaim. An adaptation of the famous 1954 musical directed by Jerome Robbins and starring Mary Martin, this new version is lasting proof that J.M. Barrie's tale of the boy who would never grow up is one of the kingpins of family entertainment. All the elements are in good form for this video production shot at the Mirada Theater in 2000 for the A&E Network. Some new songs have been added to the fabulous Moose Charlap-Carolyn Leigh score (which includes "Tender Shepherd," "I Gotta Crow," "I'm Flying," and "I Won't Grow Up"). But the biggest asset to this production are the spectacular flying sequences: Peter even soars over the audience at times. Martin was a stronger actress in a close-up, but Rigby is magical with her athleticism and spark, most notably in a percussion-filled song and dance number "Ugh-a-Wug.".
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2000-10-10
Runtime:
1h 44m
Director:
Gary Halvorson
Writer:
Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Carolyn Leigh
Top Cast

Cathy Rigby
Peter Pan

Paul Schoeffler
Mr. Darling / Captain Hook

Elisa Sagardia
Wendy Darling

Barbara McCulloh
Mrs. Darling / Mermaid

Michael Nostrand
Mr. Smee

Dana Solimando
Liza / Tiger Lily

Barry Cavanagh
John Darling

Drake English
Michael Darling

Sam Zeller
Starkey

Thomas Buck Mason
Nana / Bill Jukes / Crocodile

Alon Williams
Curly

Janet Higgins
1st Twin
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