TARZAN- Based on the Disney Animated Film.
Please join us for this SOCIALLY DISTANCED OUTDOORS THEATRICAL EVENT. Hosted by the Elmwood Park Zoo.
All Audience members will be temperature scanned and ask to hand sanitize prior to admittance. We will require that all audience members in the regular seating stay masked for the entirety of the performance, and anyone who purchases car seating put on a mask if they leave their car for any reason. You will note that the audience line will start 30 feet from the stage for the safety of the actors and patrons. We will ask that no one passes that perimeter guideline.
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. Musical hits, like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. 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. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts. Tarzan's journey ultimately teaches him love in all its forms, acceptance, and the importance of the family we choose.
A title that is recognizable the world over, Tarzan is a powerhouse of a musical that will delight the entire family!!
Music & Lyrics by Phil Collins
Book by David Henry Hwang
Based on the story, Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the Disney film, Tarzan.
Directed by Troy Cooper
Musical Direction by Corbin Abernathy
Associate Musical Direction/Pit Conductor: Charis Duke
Choreography by Renee Chambers Liciaga
Cast
Tarzan.................................................Keith J. Warren
Jane............................................Mackenzie Newbury
Kala...............................Ruthie Chandler / Alex Santo
Terk................................................ Zachary Reynolds
Kerchak..................................................Dana Orange
Professor Porter.....................................Doug Shimell
Clayton....................................................Seth Duncan
Young Tarzan..................................Danny Hernandez
Young Terk.................................................John Apice
Leopard..........................................Rachel Marrongelli
Terk Understudy......................................Tom Stumme
Jane Understudy...............................Madeline Snyder
Snipes.........................................................AJ Tantala
Ensemble
Chelsea Barnett, Stephen Fisher, Phoenix Fritch, Heather Kalkiewicz, Rachel Margonelli, Nick Schaffer, Madeline Snyder and Tom Stumme
There will be ASL interpreted performances as well those dates are TBA
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We understand that everyone is anxious and nervous to pre purchase at this time. Please rest assured that all tickets are fully refundable. If any performance is cancelled due to a public health advisory or mandate all tickets will be refunded the same day as the cancellation announcement.