Cathy Rigby Says Farewell

Cathy Rigby is leaving her memorable role of “Peter Pan” behind after delighting audiences for more than two decades. She made her professional debut as “Dorothy” in The Wizard of Oz 21 years ago. Since that debut, she has starred in the national tours 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 the Musical both on Broadway and on tour. Peter Pan, however, 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.”

Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan

Cathy earned a Tony® nomination when she starred in Peter Pan on Broadway in 1991. In 1994, Cathy and her husband, Tom McCoy, assumed the responsibilities as Executive Producers of the McCoy Rigby Series at the La Miranda Theatre for the Performing Arts in La Miranda, California, allowing them to create first-class theatrical production and mount national tours from their own backyard including this tour of Peter Pan.

PETER PAN: 100 YEARS OF MAGIC

1904- Peter Pan opens in London at the Duke of York’s Theatre with Nina Boucicault, the director’s sister, as “Peter Pan”

1905- Peter Pan opens in New York, starring Maude Adams as “Peter Pan”

1928- Eve Le Gallienne stars as “Peter Pan”

1950- Jean Arthur stars as “Peter Pan”

1953- Disney produces full-length animated feature film

1954- Mary Martin stars as “Peter Pan”

1955- The NBC television debut airs, starring Mary Martin as “Peter Pan”

1979- Sandy Duncan stars as “Peter Pan”

1990- Cathy Rigby first stars as “Peter Pan”

1990- Sony’s feature film Hook released

2000- Cathy Rigby’s A&E television production of Peter Pan released

2003- Sony’s second feature film, Peter Pan, released

2004- Miramax Films Academy Award-nominated feature film Finding Neverland released