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Mary Virginia Martin (December 1, 1913 – November 3, 1990) was an American actress and singer. A muse of Rodgers and Hammerstein, she originated many leading roles on stage over her career, including Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (1949), the title character in Peter Pan (1954), and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1959).
Peter Pan: Directed by Vincent J. Donehue. With Mary Martin, Cyril Ritchard, Lynn Fontanne, Maureen Bailey. In this magical tale about the boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell visit the nursery of Wendy, Michael, and John Darling.
The original 1954 Broadway production, starring Mary Martin as Peter and Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook, earned Tony Awards for both stars. It was followed by NBC telecasts of it in 1955, 1956, and 1960 with the same stars, plus several rebroadcasts of the 1960 telecast.
Jul 14, 2018 · NBC's production of Mary Martin in Peter Pan. Directed by Vincent J. Donehue. With Mary Martin, Cyril Ritchard, Lynn Fontanne, Maureen Bailey. In this magical tale about the boy who...
She later made a name for herself in several Hollywood musicals during the 1940s and later in her career enjoyed huge success as Peter Pan, which she cited as her favorite role. Born December 1, 1913 Died November 3, 1990 (76)
