Product Description

Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby stars in this dazzling new, state-of-the-art production that tells the story of a boy who refuses to grow up. Capturing all of the timeless charm and enchantment of the long running smash hit Broadway musical, PETER PAN transports your entire family, like never before, into J.M. Barrie's beloved adventure of lost boys, Indian maidens and pirate rogues. The richly scored music, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of England sparkles with such musical favorites as I'M FLYING, I WON'T GROW UP, UGG-A-WUGG and so much more! This engaging story is the perfect way to introduce a whole new generation to the magic of Broadway and to one of the most treasured family classics of all time. Bonus features include Behind-the-Scenes with Cathy Rigby and the Cast, Sing-a-long Showstoppers I'M FLYING, I WON'T GROW UP and I GOTTA CROW, subtitled for the hearing impaired.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11256 in DVD
• Brand: VIRGIL FILMS AND ENTERTAI
• Released on: 2007-11-06
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 104 minutes

Features

• Filmed for a special A&E presentation, an all-new Broadway musical production of one of the most beloved tales of all time, PETER PAN. Starring Tony Award nominee and Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby and featuring performances of suchics as "I'm Flying," "I Won't Grow," and "I Gotta Crow." Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN Rating: NR Age: 82956704

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A success when it premiered in 1991, the stage musical Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby has toured the world. All the elements are in good form for this video production shot at the Mirada Theater in 2000 for the A&E Network. 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. 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." With comedy and derring-do, lavish sets, fabulous costumes, and a hissably good villain (Paul Schoeffler as Captain Hook), Peter Pan has plenty to charm nearly everyone from age 4 on up. The DVD also contains three sing-along songs and a behind-the-scenes featurette with the cast. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews

Yes, Cathy Rigby IS Peter Pan!
I have seen Mary Martin in the 60's video and Sandy Duncan live as Peter but when I saw Cathy Rigby live as Peter I discovered she was the best! Now this contemporary version of the musical is captured for all time in beautiful color and stereo sound. (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound on DVD)

The Tony Award nominee and Olympic gymnast plays the role of Peter with an English accent and "boyish" ways that are just delightful. Miss Rigby's rich trained singing voice will definitely surprise you. Paul Schoeffler's shenanigans as Captain Hook is hilarious. The singing and dancing the pirates and Indians do is just awesome! Watching the extended dancing in the "Ugh-A-Wug" song was breathtaking. There's even an added scene not in the 60's version. And, of course, the flying is out of this world!

the classic musical flies again!
The classic Broadway and television musical PETER PAN has come back to life thanks to acclaimed gymnast and Broadway star Cathy Rigby, who has made the role her own in several Broadway incarnations and national tours over the last decade.

Cathy Rigby's PETER PAN maintains the spirit and integrity of the much-loved Mary Martin version but adds a few modern touches to keep in step with theatregoers. Choreographer Patti Colombo offers a breathtaking new STOMP-like spin to the "Ugg-A-Wugg" musical number, and takes advantage of Rigby's history as an Olympic gymnast in the "I'm Flying" ballet.

Filmed before a live audience during a performance at the La Mirada Theatre, this new PETER PAN features an impressive supporting cast headed by Paul Schoeffler in the traditional dual-roles of Mr Darling and Captain Hook. Elisa Sagardia plays a delightful Wendy and Barbara McCulloh is a touching Mrs Darling as well as a cunning Mermaid in the Marooner's Rock scene.

Dana Solimando plays both maid Liza as well as Tiger Lily (which sadly means the omission of "Liza's Ballet" which was a highlight in the Mary Martin version). Aileen Quinn (who played the title role in the film version of ANNIE as well as the Canon MovieTales version of THE FROG PRINCE) makes a welcome appearance as Lost Boy Tootles. Drake English and Barry Cavanagh play Wendy's younger siblings John and Michael.

This is a thrilling production with superb theatrical values. It should be a mandatory DVD in any Broadway-lovers collection.

The DVD includes backstage footage and sing-along supplements.

Former Olympic gymnast is just wonderful as Peter Pan!
Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan? Who would have thought! As it turns out, this former Olympic gymnast is just wonderful! According to her bio, after her gymnastic career was over she studied acting, singing and dancing. Well it paid off! Overall, I think she is the best actress to play Peter so far! It's no wonder she was nominated for a Tony award for "best actress in a musical" in this role. Although her singing voice isn't as good as Mary Martin's, her voice is trained and very pleasant to listen to. Her acting is superb. I get the sense she created her rendition of Peter from the James Barrie book not from watching the Mary Martin video. She plays him very boyish. And, true to the book, sometimes cocky and rude but still lovable. At 47 years old her athletic abilities are still prominent and the flying sequences have taken on new heights as Cathy even flies with vertical flips! Paul Schoeffler, who plays the father and Captain Hook, is a very good actor and singer and his portrayal of Captain Hook is strong and powerful. The actor who plays Smee is funny and they are hilarious together. The Darling children are very well cast with the actress playing Wendy doing a wonderful job being smitten with Peter. The choreographer has done a great job! The dancing the lost boys, pirates and Indians do is exciting and fun to watch. My only complaints are technical ones. Why wasn't this shot in a wide screen version? (After all, it's a stage show and there's a lot to see.) Why are there some close ups when there should be wider shots? Why aren't the voices prominent in the center speaker on the DVD Dolby 5.1 Digital version? Even with those things, I highly recommend this version of Peter Pan. I understand why this production was nominated for a Tony award for "Best Revival of a Musical". Enjoy!