Every body knows Tarzan, the guy who swings along the branches of trees in the forest with the typical melodious shriek. Now, he’s back! This time, in the form of Broadway musical, “Tarzan.” It is based on the Disney movie under the same title and on the stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Phil Collins has rendered a terrific music for this show. He is the same person, who bagged a Grammy and an Oscar for his music in the movie version of Tarzan. His super hit melodies include “Two worlds” and “You’ll Be in My Heart.” This is his first Broadway musical, for which he has composed eight new songs. David Henry Hwang has written the book. The show is directed and designed by Bob Crowley. It has been choreographed by Meryl Tankard. The famous Aerial movement of Tarzan has been originated by Pinchon Paldinu. The lights and sounds are given by Natasha Katz and John Shivers, respectively.
“Tarzan” opened on Broadway on May 10, 2006, at the Richard Rodges Theatre. The show was such a hit that it bagged a nomination for Tony Award for the Best Lighting Design of a Musical. After a house full of 3 previews as well as 486 performances, the show closed in the theatre on July 8, 2007.
The star cast of this musical includes Josh Strickland in the role of Tarzan. Jenn Gambatese plays the role of Jane. Timothy Jerome is Professor Porter in the show. Merle Dandridge is Kala, Chester Gregory II is Terk, Shuler Hensley is Kerchak, and Donnie Keshwarz is Clayton. The character of Young Tarzan is played alternatively by Alex Rutherford and Daniel Manche.
In addition to the above actors, “Tarzan” also includes Darrin Baker, Celina Carvajal, Marcus Bellamy, Dwayne Clark, Kearran Giovanni, Veronica deSoyza, Michael Hollick, Kara Madrid, Joshua Kobak Kevin Massey, Rika Okamoto, Anastasia McCleskey, Marlyn Ortiz, John Oyzon, Whitney Ostenoski, Andy Pellick, Stefan Raulston, Angela Phillips, Horace V. Rogers, Nick Sanchez, Sean Samuels, Niki Scalera, J.D. Aubrey Smith, Natalie Silverlieb, and Rachel Stern.
“Tarzan” is the story of a baby, who is stranded in the African forest after his parents die. He is raised by gorillas. His friends are animals. He lives happily in the forest oblivious of the civilized world in the cities. The story takes a turn when Jane, a girl from the city enters the forest and discovers him. When Tarzan meets Jane, he discovers his real self that he is one of them and has human emotions. He gets attracted towards her. Then follows a series of exciting events.
“Tarzan” entertains the audience, right from the starting until the end. If you are looking for a thrilling story and pure fun, watch this show. No doubt, tickets are a difficult commodity to get. The best way is to dial ticketing service number or order your tickets online. Have a trip to the African forest with our swinging friend Tarzan and his newly acquired girlfriend Jane!
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