Cathy Rigby flies again at TPAC
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Cathy Rigby’s name is synonymous with Peter Pan, having played the part on Broadway, on a major national tour in the 1990-91 season, in the revival in 1998 and in the Emmy Award-winning A&E Special, for which she received critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times proclaimed, “Cathy Rigby perfectly personifies Peter Pan in this remarkably re-imagined production,” while the Boston Globe declared, “Cathy Rigby is remarkably talented ? she sings wonderfully, with precision, with range, with style ? she is irresistible. Rigby will lift you out of your seat!” The Seattle Times heralded, “With its wonderful cast, crackerjack stagecraft and robust choreography, the show leaps off the stage and into the heart!”
“‘Peter Pan’ is the perfect way to end this year’s Broadway season,” said Brent Hyams, TPAC’s director of marketing, “providing the entire family an opportunity to see the classic, exciting and heartwarming story translated magically on-stage. Cathy Rigby’s farewell performance is sure to steal our hearts once again—a wonderful commemoration of “Peter Pan’s” 100th Anniversary.”
Cathy Rigby is no stranger to the stage. She made her professional debut as ‘Dorothy’ in “The Wizard of Oz” twenty-one years ago. Since that debut, she has starred in the national tour of “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “Paint Your Wagon” and “They’re Playing Our Song.” Most recently, audiences were treated to her whimsical performance as the ‘Cat in the Hat’ in “Seussical” both on Broadway and on tour. However, “Peter Pan” remains Cathy’s favorite.
“One of the greatest gifts of my theatrical career has been the opportunity to play Peter Pan. The thrill of seeing the faces of children as I fly over their heads sprinkling fairy dust and having the chance (eight times a week) to relive the adventure of a perfect ‘make believe’ childhood.” Her greatest joy is the reaction, letters and E-mails that she receives from countless children and adults alike.
Based on several chapters that appeared in James M. Barrie’s 1902 novel, “The Little White Bird,” the play “Peter Pan” was first performed in London in 1904. The present musical comedy version of Barrie’s classic first appeared in 1954 starring Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard in the leading roles.
Tickets for “Peter Pan” are scaled from $19-68, depending upon performance times and seat locations. For tickets, visit the TPAC Box Office (Downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Green Hills), online at www.tpac.org, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 615/255-ARTS (2787). For information on offers for groups of 20 or more, call TPAC Group Sales at 615/782-4060.
The Kids’ Night on Broadway performance will be Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m., with activities for young people in Jackson Lobby beginning at 6:00 p.m. On Wednesday, June 15, from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m., TPAC and Peter Pan will present an interactive workshop for all ages, “You’re Flying,” featuring special guest speakers and Broadway teaching artists, where participants can learn songs and dances from the show, perform original material written on the themes and issues in “Peter Pan,” ask questions of the “Peter Pan” cast, and win a private visit backstage. For more information or tickets, call (212) 220-6000 or visit www.studentslive.org.