TARZAN®️
The Stage Musical based on the Disney film
MAY 18-21, 2023 | Rated G
MAY 18-21, 2023 | Majestic Theatre | Rated G
Adapted from the 1999 Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name, TARZAN follows the journey from ‘boy to man’ of an infant who is raised by gorillas in the jungles of West Africa. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business, until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time, including Jane, a young English naturalist. As Tarzan develops feelings for Jane, he discovers that his animal upbringing clashes with his human instincts, causing him to struggle with not only his love for Jane but how to protect his family.
Based on Edgar Rice Burrough’s 1912 novel, Tarzan of the Apes, and adapted from Disney’s epic animated feature, TARZAN has heart-pumping music & lyrics by rock legend Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. The musical opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on May 10, 2006, and features all of the beloved songs from the 1999 TARZAN movie, including the Academy Award-winning "You'll Be in My Heart," plus an additional nine songs all written by Phil Collins for the Broadway musical. With a title and music recognized all over the, TARZAN is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Production Personnel & Casting To Be Announced.
TARZAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
THE CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
The cast includes: Esteban Vilchez as Tarzan, Mira Are as Jane, Keith J. Warren as Clayton, Andrew Nicolas as Porter, Lexi Nieto as Terk, Catherine Carpenter Cox as Kala, Christion Draper as Kerchak, Jessica Webba as Mother/Ensemble, Robert Mata as Father/Ensemble, Antavius Draughn as Snipes, Vivian Martin as Young Terk, and Jack Snyder, Rai Barnard, Julia Hartman, Jacob Sewell, Danielle Brown, Sarah Floyd, Maya Hernandez-Pearson, Ken Haley, and Audrey Beyersdorfer in the ensemble.
TARZAN will be directed & choreographed by Brandon Mason, and also choreographed by Season 29 Resident Choreographer Kelly McCain. The orchestra will be led by Resident Music Supervisor Bruce Greer who will also serve as the production’s Music Director. Lighting Design will be by Season 29 Resident Lighting Designer Scott Guenther, with Sound Design & Engineering by Season 29 Resident Sound Designer Bill Eickenloff, Set Designs conceived by Theresa Furphy & Spencer Meador, Props built and Coordinated by Spencer Meador, and Costume Design & Coordination by Natalie Mabry. Catherine Carpenter Cox serves as Executive Producer and Andy Baldwin serves as Executive Artistic Director.
PUBLICITY PHOTOS
PRODUCTION DETAILS
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The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
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TARZAN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
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Music & Lyrics by Phil Collins
Book by David Henry Hwang
Adapted from the story "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Originally Produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions
Director + Choregrapher Brandon Mason
Co-Choreographer Kelly McCain
Music Director & Piano-Conductor Bruce Greer
Music Supervisor Bruce Greer
Associate Choreographer Ania Lyons
Lighting Designer & Engineer Scott Guenther
Sound Designer & Engineer Bill Eickenloff
Costume Designer & Coordinator TBA
Props Coordinator TBA
Production Manager TBA
Stage Manager TBA
Assistant Stage Manager TBA
Lighting & A/V Rental SEG Services
Producer Catherine Carpenter Cox
Executive Artistic Director Andy Baldwin
Founder Steven Jones
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Kala A gentle mother ape. Kerchak’s mate and Tarzan’s protector.
Kerchak The gruff leader of the gorillas and Kala’s mate.
Leopard A fierce carnivore that threatens both gorillas and humans.
Young Tarzan Young Tarzan is an innocent who loses parents and is raised by apes.
Young Terk A sarcastic adolescent ape. Tarzan’s best friend.
Terk Terk is a lighthearted, sarcastic ape who is best friends with Tarzan. Terk struggles with jealousy and bitterness when the humans arrive in the jungle.
Tarzan Tarzan was raised by apes and is both vulnerable and fearless. Terk’s best friend who falls in love with Jane. Protagonist.
Jane Jane is an adventurous young English botanist. Clever, engaging, and eager to learn more about the world. Falls in love with Tarzan.
Porter Porter is a bumbling English professor of biology traveling with his daughter, Jane, and their guide, Clayton.
Clayton Professor and Jane’s guide in the jungle. Greedy and brutish hunter, uncompromising, and immoral.
Ensemble: Apes; Expedition Crew
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BASS (Electric, Fretless, 5-String Electric)
DRUMS
GUITAR (Electric Guitar, Nylon String Acoustic, Steel String Acoustic)
HORN
CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD 1
KEYBOARD 2
KEYBOARD 3
PERCUSSION 1
PERCUSSION 2
REED 1 (Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone)
REED 2 (English Horn, Oboe)
TROMBONE (Bass Trombone, Trombone)
TRUMPET
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Founder Steven Jones
Producer Catherine Carpenter Cox
Executive Artistic Director Andy Baldwin
Resident Music Supervisor Bruce Greer
Accountant & Payroll Gillian Adams
Publicist Katie-Rose Watson
Director of Schmidt & Jones Awards Amy Stevenson
Season 29 Resident Choreographer Kelly McCain
Season 29 Resident Lighting Designer Scott Guenther
Season 29 Resident Sound Designer Bill Eickenloff
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Two Worlds
You'll Be In My Heart
Ten Years Pass
Who Better Than Me
No Other Way
I Need to Know
Son of Man
Sure as the Sun Turn to Moon
Human Invasion
Waiting for This Moment
Different
Entr'acte
Trashin' the Camp
Like No Man I've Ever Seen
Strangers Like Me
For the First Time
Who Better Than Me (Reprise)
Everything That I Am
You'll Be In My Heart (Reprise)
Sure as the Sun Turn to Moon (Reprise)
Two Worlds (Reprise)
Bows
REVIEWS
Coming Soon.
TARZAN DIGITAL PROGRAM (COMING SOON)
THE CAST
ALPHABETICAL BY LAST NAME
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Mira Are as JANE
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Rai Barnard as ENSEMBLE
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Audrey Beyersdorfer as ENSEMBLE
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Vera Borges as YOUNG TARZAN
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Danielle Brown as ENSEMBLE
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Catherine Carpenter Cox as KALA
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Christion Dior Draper as KERCHAK
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Antavius Draughn as SNIPES
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Sarah Floyd as ENSEMBLE
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Ken Haley as ENSEMBLE
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Maya Hernandez-Pearson as ENSEMBLE
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Avril Huang as YOUNG TARZAN
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Vivian Martin as YOUNG TERK
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Robert Mata as Father + ENSEMBLE
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Andrew Nicolas as PORTER
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Lexi Nieto as TERK
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Jack Snyder as ENSEMBLE
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Jacob Sewell as ENSEMBLE
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Julia Hartman as ENSEMBLE
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Esteban Vilchez as TARZAN
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Keith J. Warren as CLAYTON
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Jessica Webba as Mother + ENSEMBLE
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as LEOPARD
ORCHESTRA MEMBER PHOTOS
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CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD 1
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BASS
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DRUMS
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GUITAR
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HORN
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KEYBOARD 2
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KEYBOARD 3
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PERCUSSION 1
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PERCUSSION 2
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REED 1
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REED 2
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TROMBONE
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TRUMPET