Peter Pan Live (NBC)

[sunnyheart]

Ugh KILL ME! That preview of Allison Williams singing "I'm flying...." over and over and over again and THERE IS NO ESCAPE. I can't get to the mute before she starts!! I can't take 2 more days of that!

 

I didn't think NBC could do worse than Carrie Underwood, but holy cow, they sure did.

[Featherhat]

The female Peter Pan thing is because it happened in a lot of (historically British?) pantomimes/plays. Dick Whittington? Usually female to this day. As is at least sometimes, Jack in the Beanstalk, Aladdin (Chinese and Twanky version) (saw this trope in action last year at a big theatre although I'm aware not all venues use this). I'm not sure why it started and for some characters it seems arbitrary and based on who they can cast (I've seen a professional production with Cinderella's Prince as a soap actress as well) there is a tradition with some male characters being female and some female characters being played by "Panto dames" or dramatic equivalents.

[LGGirl]

I believe I heard in a Mary Martin interview that Peter was a woman because the harness that they used for flying back in the day was pretty painful for a man. If you get my drift.

Edited December 3, 2014 by LGGirl

[Badger]

Another tradition that NBC chose not to go with is having the person who plays Nana also playing the crocodile.  They're using a real dog instead.  Obviously, they won't be using a real crocodile though.

[Milburn Stone]

Another tradition that NBC chose not to go with is having the person who plays Nana also playing the crocodile.  They're using a real dog instead.  Obviously, they won't be using a real crocodile though.

 

Pity.

[WendyCR72]

Another tradition that NBC chose not to go with is having the person who plays Nana also playing the crocodile.  They're using a real dog instead.  Obviously, they won't be using a real crocodile though.

 

I feel sorry for the dog. As for using a real crocodile, it could have made this production a lot more interesting. Imagine waiting to see if it would snap at someone.

 

I'm going to hell.

[glowlights]

I feel sorry for the dog. As for using a real crocodile, it could have made this production a lot more interesting. Imagine waiting to see if it would snap at someone.

 

I'm going to hell.

 

Then I'm going right with you because Allison Williams dangling back and forth over the gaping maw of a giant crocodile is my idea of great television.

 

Hopefully there will be a spectacular malfunction with the animatronic crocodile. Except I'm really, really pulling for Walken, Borle and O'Hara. Oh and by the way, Ms. Williams, here's how real professionals talk:

 

http://www.broadway.com/buzz/178676/broadway-vets-kelli-ohara-christian-borle-know-you-want-something-to-go-wrong-during-peter-pan-live/ 

[JAYJAY1979]

I mind of feel.bad for Ms. Williams cause she had the curse of.being Brian Williams daughter so you know talk of.nepotism was bound to.happen. she would have to be flawless in order to overcome that.

With that said, she just isn't right for the part..at least from a physical standpoint. And you know she was the only one available for the four month prep time needed to do this show.

I would have opted for Julianne though, Kellie pickler, heck even Miley chyrus could have worked in the part.

With that said, I can't watch this live but will.enjoy viewing the tweets and feedback afterwards.

[aradia22]

 

Hopefully there will be a spectacular malfunction with the animatronic crocodile.

Is it animatronic? I thought it was a person in a suit. They only showed it briefly in the making of special. I mainly remember glitter and too many colors.

 

I would have opted for Julianne though, Kellie pickler, heck even Miley chyrus could have worked in the part.

Thanks for making me grateful they cast Allison Williams. Good God.

[LGGirl]

Is it animatronic? I thought it was a person in a suit. They only showed it briefly in the making of special. I mainly remember glitter and too many colors.

Thanks for making me grateful they cast Allison Williams. Good God.

IDK but I think Miley Cyrus would have made for better TV. Everyone would watch to see if she would make it through the performance.

[aradia22]

I don't think I would have made it through 10 minutes let alone three hours of Miley Cyrus as Peter Pan.

[aradia22]

Like most of the Funny or Die skits I've seen, this isn't really funny but come on, let's put Jane Krakowski in the next live musical. http://www.broadway.com/buzz/178661/please-call-her-peter-tony-winner-jane-krakowski-gives-everything-in-leaked-peter-pan-live-audition/

"I'll just put my Tony here." Diva!

[Notwisconsin]

Tomorrow's big question will be: who's better, JR Ewing's mom  Brian Williams's daugher or or Watzerface from the Eighty-something olympics? (Cathy Rigby).

 

The Rigby version can be seen on you tube (

) Edited December 4, 2014 by Notwisconsin

[AllAboutMBTV]

When NBC announced that they were following SOM with Peter Pan, a good friend and I looked at each other and said, "They should cast PInk, right?" Sadly, the Kabletown muckymucks did not hear us.

[bmoore4026]

Tomorrow's big question will be: who's better, JR Ewing's mom  Brian Williams's daugher or or Watzerface from the Eighty-something olympics? (Cathy Rigby).

 

The Rigby version can be seen on you tube (

)

 

A lot more convincing as a boy, Cathy Rigby is.  By the by, how old is Cathy Rigby now?

[glowlights]

Is it animatronic? I thought it was a person in a suit. They only showed it briefly in the making of special. I mainly remember glitter and too many colors.

 

Oh! For some reason I've pictured it as a scary animatronic beast, but that just may be my wishful thinking since they didn't cast a real live crocodile, which was a disappointment. Didn't see the special because I want to be thrilled and surprised tonight. lol Ooooo the anticipation...

[Badger]

Cathy is in her sixties.  Incidentally she was still playing Peter Pan as of a couple of years ago.  She's actually really good.    Her version is as you might imagine much more physical with some gymnastic stuff put in, but she does a nice job with the singing bits and her acting is fine.

[bosawks]

I'm running a fever and am high on decongestants and cough suppressants.

So, I actually think I'm in the perfect mind space for this.

[aradia22]

I'm hoping it'll be fun but I'm almost positive it'll be boring. Not a trainwreck. Just... very boring. If they set up a thread here I'll be here, otherwise, I'll be saving my best thoughts for twitter @VintageSnarker.

[LGGirl]

Tomorrow's big question will be: who's better, JR Ewing's mom Brian Williams's daugher or or Watzerface from the Eighty-something olympics? (Cathy Rigby)

Cathy did a good job but Mary Martin will always byy favorite. And probably the best.

[glowlights]

Jesus goddamn it I'm going to miss the live broadcast. Is anyone blogging in real time?

 

eta: never mind I found a gawker thread... why does real life keep happening to me when I have t.v. train wrecks to watch!!!

Edited December 5, 2014 by glowlights

[bosawks]

Well, they spelled it right, so that's a plus.

[Misslindsey]

Wendy looks like she gave birth to Michael and John as opposed to the actual mother. She looks way old, when she is actually probably twenty-something.

[FlyingEgret]

A real dog on live TV? How brave to be subject to getting worse reviews than a sheepdog...

[Thalia]

At least they've fixed the sound problems that were so annoying in SoM. 

[Fabricationary]

A real dog on live TV? How brave to be subject to getting worse reviews than a sheepdog...

 

The dog's doing great so far!

 

Can't say the same about the singing...

[Misslindsey]

Since I have a sheepdog, I think the dog is the best part so far.

[bosawks]

I've always considered Tink to be kind of an asshole.

[FlyingEgret]

Anyone else notice the shadow on the floor when Peter was fighting with his "shadow"?

[Misslindsey]

Wasn't there talk of the actors using British accents or am I imagining things? These actors do not sound like they are even trying to use an accent.

[rustyspigot]

Squatting. The new choreography sensation.

[Fabricationary]

It's comical how Peter sings one line in an attempt of an British accent, then forgets about accents and goes back to her normal singing voice.

[bosawks]

Why do I feel like Wheat Thins?

[ilovethedark]

Wasn't there talk of the actors using British accents or am I imagining things? These actors do not sound like they are even trying to use an accent.

In my 7th grade production we did awkward British accents. In theory you're supposed to do the accent, but for us it was in and out. We did better accents than they're doing here.

[rustyspigot]

I'm pretty sure Wendy was distracted during the song by thinking about her 401K because she isn't getting any younger.

Edited December 5, 2014 by rustyspigot

[Fabricationary]

They couldn't find clear wires?  Or at least not black ones?

[Misslindsey]

Some strange camera angles going on. I feel like I am watching the Blair Witch Project.

Edited December 5, 2014 by Misslindsey

[rustyspigot]

Not really flying! more like a temper tantrum mid-air.

[bosawks]

I'm not going to poke fun at anyone singing while being dragged around by a harness.

I get vertigo just thinking about it.

Edited December 5, 2014 by bosawks

[WendyCR72]

I'm pretty sure Wendy was distracted during the song by thinking about her 401K because she isn't getting any younger.

 

After tonight, I think I'll be ashamed of my name.

[maraleia]

LOL Wendy. Don't be.

[FlyingEgret]

Holy wedgie Tantrum Boy! That had to hurt

[Fabricationary]

I wonder if they solicited Melissa Joan Hart to be in the Peter Pan Walmart commercials, or the other way around.

 

If this live musical was 10 years ago, I feel like they probably would have picked MJH (or someone similar) to be Peter.  

[Misslindsey]

I think these pirates need more cowbell.

[Fabricationary]

Those biceps on Smee are hilarious.

Is Captain Hook stoned?

[Misslindsey]

 

Is Captain Hook stoned?

I think he is. I think they all are. Nothing says mean, scary villain than a tap number.

[FlyingEgret]

Good dance number - I have heard it isn't easy to tap on a pirate ship

[Misslindsey]

So the Lost Boy's clothing ranges from steampunk, hipster, and a bit of lederhosen?

[glowlights]

I think these pirates need more cowbell.

 

Alas, I have but one "like" to give... or else I'd give you a million for this. :)

[Dancingjaneway]

I didn't know Capt Hook was so good at soft shoe!