Peter Pan (1997 Studio Cast)
Mary Martin created Broadway's most famous "trousers" role inthe original 1954 castofPeter Pan, but former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby has proven to be a worthy successor.  She earned a Tony nomination for the 1991 revival, has toured extensively, and starred in the 2000video production. While the classic J.M. Barrie story of the boy who wouldn't grow up has seen many musical treatments (including Leonard Bernstein in 1950 and Disney in 1953), this version is probably the best known, with suchMoose Charlap-Carolyn Leighsongs as "I Gotta Crow," "Tender Shepherd," "I'm Flying," and "I Won't Grow Up," plus some additional material byJule StyneandBetty ComdenandAdolph Green(most notably "Neverland"). It's a charming family show well represented in this 1997 recording featuring Rigby along with Elisa Sagardia (Wendy) and Paul Shoeffler (Hook).--David Horiuchi