Fixing Peter Pan...and Its 'Indian' Problem | Playbill
WEBJan 26, 2024 · It’s seldom not had a major production since, including five major Broadway revivals starring Sandy Duncan and Cathy Rigby —the latter of whom continued to play the role for decades and also...
"We had to replace the lyrics 'ugg-a-wugg'": Meet the "Native …
WEBNov 21, 2014 · The song is widely considered to employ outdated stereotypes about American Indian language and culture, both musically and lyrically. Here’s a clip from “Cathy Rigby Is Peter Pan”:
‘Peter Pan’ musical updated for Indigenous representation - Los …
WEBJul 23, 2024 · This production also cast Peter — previously played onstage by Mary Martin, Sandy Duncan and Cathy Rigby — with a young, male actor, Nolan Almeida.
Cathy Rigby - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1999, the production of Peter Pan, of which Rigby was a member, was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. In 2004, Rigby received a Distinguished Lifetime Service Award from The Broadway League .
Complete Cast Announced for Peter Pan Starring Cathy Rigby ... - Playbill
WEBJul 8, 2011 · The pirates, Indians, lost boys and British siblings surrounding Cathy Rigby's Peter Pan , on tour starting this August, have been revealed. Broadway's Tom Hewitt and Kim Crosby had...
Peter Pan - DC Theatre Scene
WEBSep 2, 2011 · One of the great pleasures of the piece is watching Cathy Rigby in the title role. There is some irony to the idea that the prepubescent boy who refuses to grow up can be played by a 58-year-old woman, but the thought doesn’t stick, so natural does Rigby’s performance seem.
Happy thoughts as Peter Pan to retire | The Seattle Times
WEBDec 1, 2004 · The Associated Press. LOS ANGELES — He's the boy who won't grow up — but the actress who has played Peter Pan for 30 years says she finally has. Cathy Rigby was barely out of her teens the...
Review: Magical and innocent, Cathy Rigby's “Peter Pan ... - ARTS …
WEBAug 8, 2012 · Former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby, who famously played the role in the Broadway revival in 1991, retains a lot of star power as Peter Pan. The gymnastic stunts throughout — there are splits and handstands and cartwheels — are all impressive, and the flying looks gorgeous.
As Peter Pan, Cathy Rigby is soaring at 60 - Los Angeles Times
WEBJan 7, 2013 · Cathy Rigby flies across the Pantages Theatre stage from Jan. 15 through 27 in J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan,” reprising her signature role, which earned her a 1991 Tony nomination.
Theater review: ‘Peter Pan’ soars at moments, loses its way at …
WEBJan 16, 2013 · However, none of this really matters when Cathy Rigby is on the stage or in the air as Peter. A veteran of “Peter Pan” revivals and tours (including a video version) dating back to 1990,...
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