Theater of the Stars Presents
CATHY RIGBY IN HER FAREWELL TOUR AS PETER PAN
At the Fabulous Fox Theatre
“We are truly delighted to present PETER PAN, a magical show for all ages and one of Atlanta’s all-time favorites,” states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. “In her farewell performance as PETER PAN, Tony Award nominee and two-time Olympic Gymnast CATHY RIGBY takes flight in the 100th Anniversary of the immortal James M. Barrie tale. This timeless musical masterpiece flies into the fabulous Fox Theatre for a special one-week engagement from July 12-17. Tickets are on sale NOW!”
CATHY RIGBY’s name is synonymous with PETER PAN, having played the part on Broadway (Tony Award nomination), on a major National Tour in the 1990-91 Season, in the revival in 1998, and in the Emmy Award winning A&E Special, for which she received critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times proclaimed, “CATHY RIGBY perfectly personifies PETER PAN in this remarkably re-imagined production,” while the Boston Globe declared, “CATHY RIGBY is remarkably talented … she sings wonderfully, with precision, with range, with style … she is irresistible. Rigby will lift you out of your seat!” The Seattle Times heralded, “With its wonderful cast, crackerjack stagecraft and robust choreography, the show leaps off the stage and into the heart!”
CATHY RIGBY is no stranger to the stage. She made her professional debut as ‘Dorothy’ in The Wizard of Oz twenty-one years ago. Since that debut, she has starred in the national tour 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 both on Broadway and on tour. However, PETER PAN 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.” Her greatest joy is the reaction, letters and emails that she receives from countless children and adults alike.
HOWARD McGILLIN portrays the fiendish Captain Hook. He has worked extensively in the theater. Starring roles include his record setting performance in the title role in The Phantom of the Opera, as well as title roles in Mack and Mabel, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Secret Garden and She Loves Me. He has appeared in numerous movies, miniseries and movies for television. His new solo CD is entitled “Howard McGillin: Where Time Stands Still”.
ELISA SAGARDIA stars as Wendy, the role she performed on Broadway, the national tour and the A&E television production. Other cast members include Tracy Lore (Mrs. Darling, Grown up Wendy), Patrick Richwood (Mr. Smee), Dana Solimando (Tiger Lilly), Gavin Leatherwood (John Darling) Greyson Spann (Michael Darling) and Jordan Bass, Omar D. Brancato, Janet Higgins, Theresa McCoy, Lindsay Nickerson, Nathan Balser, Tim Fournier, Seth Hampton, Michael G. Hawkins, Tiffany Helland, Ryan Mason, Lauren Masiello, Kaitlin McCoy, Rod Roberts, Tony Spinosa, and John B. Williford.
Theater of the Stars will present PETER PAN at the fabulous Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, from July 12-17, 2005. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster in these three ways: at Ticketmaster ticket centers, by calling 404-817-8700, or by ordering online at www.ticketmaster.com . For group ticket sales, call the Fox Theatre Group Sales Office at 404-881-2000. Ticket prices range from $20-$52.
Theater of the Stars is celebrating its 53rd Anniversary this year as one of the nation’s premier theater companies. A civic non-profit cultural organization, Theater of the Stars is dedicated to presenting and producing the best in musical theater. To learn more about their history of excellence, visit them at www.theaterofthestars.com .