Peter Pan: Original Broadway Cast Recording (1954 New York Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

Mary Martin, Jule Styne, Moose Charlap, Cyril Ritchard, Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Peter Pan (Related Recordings), Carolyn Leigh

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1954
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: RCA Victor Broadway
• ASIN: B000002W5G
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28,208 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Peter Pan..., February 3, 2002

By	Pope (Wisconsin, United States) - See all my reviews

Of all versions of Peter Pan that have been performed since the play was written, this is by far the best one. The tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up has appeared in various forms on Broadway since at least 1907 or 1908. This musical version is the one people are most familiar with, as it played for a short run on Broadway and was then broadcast on television (with Martin and Richards) on 3 separate occasions and lives in videotape form. Sadly, many of the children of today are familiar only with Disney's cartoon version (Grrr...), as has happened with so many other tales and stories. The original 1954 recording is the true gem of the Peter Pan legend. This musical Peter Pan has also enjoyed several revivals (one in the late 70s, one in 1991, and one in 1997, the former featuring Sandy Duncan and the latter 2 starring Cathy Rigby) and was restaged on television in 2000 (with Rigby). The most recent television production prior to that was in 1960 (with Martin).

That said, this Original B'way Cast Recording is definately the album of choice. It features the original stars of the 1954 musical version (including the personal favorite, Mary Martin) and sound quality is excellent. Sound is in mono, but one would never know that listening to this album. Too bad they didn't make the recording 4 or 5 years later when stereo recordings appeared.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic for children of all ages, June 17, 1999

By A Customer

As I played 1st trumpet in the Broadway production of PETER PAN as well as for this original cast recording, I hope the show is appreciated for the melodies and the story line. During the run of the show on Broadway, I was always amazed how the children would cheer and support Tinker Bell especially when Mary (Peter) would ask the children if they believe in Tinker Bell. They would shout yes and applaud. The show captured their imagination and of course Mary Martin and Cyril Richard were unbeatable as Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Enjoy the show and long live the energy and enthusiasm of PETER PAN.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MARY WAS MAGIC., October 14, 1999

By	Boz - See all my reviews

Just to hear Mary Martin sing "Never-Never Land" is well worth the purchase of this cd. She was a truly magical performer. The songs are wonderful and the supporting cast is great. 5 Stars! In glorious monaurel sound!