This Year's NBC Musical... — Page 8

Does anyone remember the 1976 Hallmark Hall of Fame musical adaptation of PETER PAN? It starred Mia Farrow as Peter, Danny Kaye as Captain Hook and Paula Kelly as Tiger Lily.
Music and Lyrics by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Choreography by Michael Kidd.




PETER PAN (1976) Starring Mia Farrow and Danny Kaye

Updated On: 1/20/14 at 12:59 PM

I remember that. I kinda liked it except that at no point did I think of her as a real boy.

So Mary Martin, Cathy Rigby and Sandy Duncan look like real boys to you? Okay.

Now she looks like a lesbian who just finished a round of golf.

Unnecessary comment. But to each his own, right?

Updated On: 1/20/14 at 01:36 PM

A reliable source told you that Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are in talks to cast a 35 year old MAN with handsome, rugged looking features and a deep voice to play the role of PETER PAN?

Okay, if you say so.

Updated On: 1/20/14 at 01:49 PM

"A reliable source just told me they are in talks with Josh Hartnett for Peter."

Identify your source.

Yes, aside from the fact that The Sound of Music is infinitely more popular as a musical than Peter Pan (because of the movie), it had never been on television before. Peter Pan (the musical) has been staged on TV and is readily available on DVD right now. The curiosity factor won't be there.

For that reason alone, Oliver! or Grease would have been a more interesting choice.

And if they do the R&H Cinderella the next year, they'll have the same thing --- something that's already been done on TV multiple times.

What was good about The Sound of Music on TV (and live) was that it hadn't been done before. They pretty much lost their nerve with this choice. What's the risk? (other than making sure the actors aren't hurt while flying)

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Updated On: 1/20/14 at 02:16 PM

LOL it was a joke (from my end). But apart it is what I am personally expecting. Someone not appropriate for the role. Would be a chance to increase viewers. maybe!

INSERT HUGE EYE ROLL HERE >:

Last night I revisited the cast recording, and a problem that occurred to me about casting is that while Peter is technically supposed to be a boy, this musical was most certainly written as a star vehicle for a woman.

I think that a grown man singing those songs would look ridiculous. Has anyone seen a production of this musical with a boy as Peter Pan?

I actually love the idea of the boy who played Freidrich on THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE playing Peter Pan, even though he isn't a bankable star.

We know very well what I meant by stating not appropriate.
That being said, a lot of people on here thought that Carrie Underwood was not
appropriate for Maria, and through the sound of music I became an Underwood fan.
The question still is if 18 million viewers will want to watch a musical based on
a fairy-tale on December 04?

I think that casting a man/boy is a way to get enough interest in this program.
Like I stated in my earlier posts this show was done a lot of times before and
by presenting Peter Pan again, there definitely needs to be changes.
This same show is already available on DVD.

Casting a boy to play Peter (even if he is not a bankable star) is a plus, but
like it has been said, this piece was written with a woman in mind, and
how hard it is to find someone to play the role in the shadows of Mary Martin
and Cathy Rigby? They both were fantastic. Unfortunately this was the same
problem with Carrie in the sound of music, since people couldn't help comparing
her to both Martin and Andrews.

I want Elaine Stritch to play Peter!

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Are they going to be able to erase the wires on live TV? I'm not sure the kids are going to be on board with this when they're used to seeing multi-million dollar special effects in big budget movies.

Also, which version are they going to perform? Certainly not the original "Ugh-A-Wug" lyrics, right?

Mr. Nowak this is EXACTLY what I said the other day. The part IS WRITTEN FOR A WOMAN! Unless they make substantial changes to the book and lyrics, it's gonna be a disaster.