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Peter Pan
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780767029513
Format: Color, Live, NTSC
ISBN: 0767029518
Label: A&E Home Video
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: A&E Home Video
Release Date: October 10, 2000
Running Time: 104 minutes
Studio: A&E Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: October 10, 2000
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Editorial Review:
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
J.M. Barrie's ageless adventure sparkles in this brand new production of the magical Broadway musical starring Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby. It's the perfect way to introduce a whole new generation to one of the most treasured family classics of all time.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Downhill after first act.
The first act in the nursery is rather delightful. Rigby is great for the flying, holds her own as a singer. The flying effects, sets and costumes are wonderful. But why all the tinkering with the libretto and even adding songs not in original?! appalling!
The use of adults in too many of the childrens roles greatly detracts from the charm of the story. Wendy seems positively middle aged here.
A pity there is not a technically good version of the Mary Martin production. ... Read More
Rating:  - More flash, less magic...
More flash, less magic.
I've been fond of the Peter Pan musical for some time. I grew up watching an old taped copy of the Mary Martin commercial version, and I remember being extremely excited when they told me a new Peter Pan musical was going to be on TV. (I think I was seven.) All I can remember from watching the Cathy Rigby version at that time was being confused as to why they were using the "other" Peter Pan musical songs (I didn't quite understand the concept of plays yet) as ... Read More
Rating:  - Best on Stage Production of Peter Pan I've Ever Seen
I'm directing Peter Pan next year and knew nothing about the stage production, so I started doing research. At the time I could only find the Mary Martin version and was very disappointed in it. Then... Wow... Cathy Rigby truely is Peter Pan. (And I'm a sceptic when it comes to girls playing a boy.) This is what I imagined Peter Pan would look like on stage. The sets are great, the video quality is good for a live recording, and the music is wonderful. If you're looking for an on stage version of ... Read More
Rating: - Awesome production
I have a four year old little boy who absolutely loves this version of Peter Pan and I am thrilled because it is the broadway version and he seems to have taken a huge interest in the theatre! His little buddy and he have no interest in the Walt Disney version at all. We have this title on dvd and I wanted to purchase it for his little friend's bday. I searched everywhere for it and could only find it through NY and it was very expensive. When I found the vhs tape on Amazon I was thrilled and ... Read More
Rating: - peter pan
This was an exciting movie that made me want to join peter pan and the lost boys in thier exciting adventures throughout neverland, becoming an indian chief and defeating the dreaded Captin Hook.
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