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Cathy Rigby Trivia Quiz

I saw Cathy Rigby's farewell tour of "Peter Pan" (January 15, 2006). She was phenomenal. How much do you know about this talented lady?

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ilona_Ritter

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,754

Updated
Feb 17 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Cathy Roxeanne Rigby born? Hint

December 12, 1951

December 12, 1954

December 12, 1953

December 12, 1952

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did Cathy Rigby first perform in the Olympics? Hint

1972

1981

1974

1968

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year was she nominated for a Tony Award? Hint

1991

1993

1990

1992

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Question 4 of 10

4. What character was Cathy Rigby best known for playing?

Answer: (2 Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1981, she made her professional debut. What was the musical? Hint

The Wizard of Oz

Peter Pan

Annie Get Your Gun

Oklahoma

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cathy Rigby was an Olympic gymnast. How many gold international medals did she win? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Cathy Rigby play in Broadway's "Seussical the Musical" from 2000-2001? Hint

Horton

Sam-I-Am

Lorax

Cat in the Hat

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Question 8 of 10

8. When was Cathy Rigby married to Tom McCoy? Hint

December 12

April 15

February 14

September 11

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Question 9 of 10

9. Cathy Rigby once suffered from Anorexia.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What award did she receive in 2004? Hint

Emmy Award

Tony Award

Distinguished Lifetime Service Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Cathy Roxeanne Rigby born?

Answer: December 12, 1952

Cathy Rigby was born in Los Alamitos, California at 6:45pm PST. Cathy Rigby is 4'11".

2. What year did Cathy Rigby first perform in the Olympics?

Answer: 1968

Cathy Rigby first went to the Olympics in 1968 and again in 1972, where she became the first American woman to win a medal in gymnastics.

3. What year was she nominated for a Tony Award?

Answer: 1991

She was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical Revival for "Peter Pan". However, she did not win the award that year. The winner was Lea Salonga for "Miss Saigon".

4. What character was Cathy Rigby best known for playing?

Answer: Peter Pan

Other women to have played the role include: Mary Martin, Mia Farrow and Betty Bronson. Cathy Rigby first played the role in 1974. She played it on Broadway in 1991. Her farewell tour was in 2005-2006.

5. In 1981, she made her professional debut. What was the musical?

Answer: The Wizard of Oz

She was Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz". During this show she met her second husband Tom McCoy.

6. Cathy Rigby was an Olympic gymnast. How many gold international medals did she win?

Answer: 8

She won 12 international medals all together. One of the medals she won was the silver medal in 1970 for the balance beam at the World Champions.

7. Who did Cathy Rigby play in Broadway's "Seussical the Musical" from 2000-2001?

Answer: Cat in the Hat

She replaced David Shiner in the role. Cathy Rigby said she would have liked to play the part longer, but the show actually closed on May 20, 2001.

8. When was Cathy Rigby married to Tom McCoy?

Answer: September 11

They were married in 1982. Cathy Rigby and her husband, Tom McCoy founded McCoy Rigby Entertainment. They produce shows in the La Mirada Theatre in La Mirada, California.

9. Cathy Rigby once suffered from Anorexia.

Answer: False

Cathy Rigby once suffered from Bulimia after her gymnastic career ended.

10. What award did she receive in 2004?

Answer: Distinguished Lifetime Service Award

Cathy Rigby supports the Special Olympics, the Long Beach Aquarium by the Sea, and the Peter Pan Children's Fund.

Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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