Cathy Rigby as "Peter Pan."
Please Note this article is from 2010 and is here for archival purposes only
“If you don’t want to miss seeing one of the most spectacular shows in Branson don’t miss seeing Cathy Rigby as ‘Peter Pan,’ before it ends its limited engagement run on August 15,” says Tammy Johnson, Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. “It is a Branson show experience that is as magical for children as it is for adults.”
One review of the show said, “How magical? From a child’s perspective, ‘How many shows does one go to where the children are hurrying the parents to get back in their seats after intermission?’ Not very many, but Peter Pan is one of them. From an adult’s perspective this is a high energy spectacular first rate production with amazing sets, choreography, costuming and a cast to match.”
Generations have enjoyed the story of the Darling children and their trip to Never Land with the forever young Peter Pan and the fairy Tinker Bell. Branson’s production of Peter Pan “brings that story to life in a cornucopia of color, action, excitement, music, singing, dancing, athletic ability and drama that literally “soars” into your heart.
The sets are magnificent covering the range of everything from a stately residence to a pirate ship. What’s truly amazing is that as magnificent and complex as some of them are, the set changes are virtually seamless and breathtaking when revealed.
The ability and energy of the cast and their “owning” of the characters they play contributes immeasurably to making this a wonderful joyful fun filled experience. Cathy Rigby was “born” to play the part of Peter Pan and do it she does “as she does everything from acting, singing and dancing to sword fighting, ‘flying’ and the spreading of Pixie Dust.”
And what an amazing cast she has surrounding her. Robert Westenberg does a first class job of playing Captain Hook and convincing the audience that he is one of the most villainous scoundrels of all time. Chloe Leatherwood does a great job in her role as Tiger Lilly, the leader of the Indians, and Doran Schmidt as Wendy. There is an assortment of other characters such as “Slightly Soiled” played by Austin Michael and “Gentleman Starkey” played by Tom Wolff who add so much to the show.
Combine great choreography, lots of action with great costuming, sets, and a cast that performs like they do in Peter Pan and the result is a joy to watch and experience. A recent review of the show pointed out, “Nowhere is this more evident than in the number “Ugg-a-Wugg,” when Peter Pan, Tiger Lilly, Wendy, the Lost Boys and the Indians unite in one of the most spectacular production numbers ever produced on a Branson stage.”
Johnson agrees with one reviewers comments, “Peter Pan is a world class production that is one of the most entertaining shows this writer has ever seen. Any parent or grandparent sharing this with a child or grandchild will create a memory that should last for a lifetime.”
She reminds everyone that the last day to see Peter Pan in Branson is August 15. For additional information or tickets for Peter Pan or any of Branson’s other shows, attractions and activities or for lodging arrangements please contact the Branson Tourism Center (BTC), one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services. BTC can be reached by either calling their toll free number 1-800-785-1550 or through their website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.