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About the Show

A new musical based on the Disney film of the same name.

Story: Orphaned as a baby and adopted by gorillas, Tarzan meets Jane Porter and both of their lives forever change.

Cast and Creative Team

Composer and Lyricist: Phil Collins
Librettist: David Henry Hwang

Broadway Premiere
Theatre: Richard Rodgers Theatre
Opening Night: May 10, 2006
Total Performances: 486
Original Cast: Josh Strickland, Jenn Gambates, Merle Dandridge, Chester Gregory II, Tim Jerome, Donnie Keshawarz, Daniel Manche, Alex Rutherford, Shuler Hensley
Director: Bob Crowley
Choreographer: Meryl Tankard
Musical Director: Jim Abbott
Orchestrations: Doug Besterman
Producer: Disney Theatrical Productions
Scenic and Costume Design: Bob Crowley
Lighting Design: Natasha Katz
Sound Design: John Shivers
Hair Design: David Brian Brown