Jon Peterson, a newcomer to Goodspeed, is first-rate in the demanding role of Arthur Kipps. Peterson is never off-stage and never out of the spotlight, whether acting, singing, dancing or cavorting. His thick Cockney accent, a bit difficult to adjust to at first, complements his quirky personality, and his societal faux-pas and often exaggerated silliness, demand terrific energy and conviction to keep the character believable.
In Jon Peterson, this production has (IMHO) the perfect Kipps.,,,In this production I'm seeing Kipps - Wells' everyman - in the very best of hands. Here Kipps is a character...someone I could relate to, someone to enjoy...
The cast is marvellous, with Jon Peterson giving a high-powered performance in the starring role that was created four decades ago by Tommy Steele
The lovable Jon Peterson, in the leading role of Kipps, carries Musicals Tonight!'s heavily staged concert version of Half A Sixpence single-handedly. He's a bloomin' sensation.