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It is implied in the Hugo novel that Quasimodo is mentally challenged; I have seen other adaptations where he comes across as even more so... In the musical, he was portrayed as someone deaf and emotionally stunted. He is a grown man, but Frollo still treats him like a child (and worse)...

Hm, I thought his "Out There" was stunning and brave. I loved the direction he and Schwartz took his character.

Hm, I thought his "Out There" was stunning and brave. I loved the direction he and Schwartz took his character.

I had the opportunity to see Thursday's performance. My partner and I drove from North Carolina to New Jersey to see this and a concert later in the week at Carnegie Hall. As previously stated, I am a fan of both the film and German score, and have been excited to see it staged for years. My partner, on the other hand, only saw the movie once, remembered not caring for it, and isn't a fan of music theatre in general. We both loved it; the show, along with the incredible music and performances...

I have tickets to the March 12 performance: I'm a fan of the film and have been wanting to see it staged since the Berlin production. I loved the grandeur of those sets though -- I agree that a story like Hunchback, in such a spectacular setting, should be fairly epic in execution. I do like the idea of making the audience feel like they are watching something they could've seen in the 1400s, though how much more awe-inducing would it have been then to see some more modern effects/flair in th...

Awesome news! I can't wait to buy mine when I see the show this Friday :) AH! I'm so excited. Are there any audio clips available yet?

That video was awesome! I can't wait to see this in just a little over two weeks :) The reviews aren't really getting me down. I loved "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aida", probably even more than "The Lion King".

I loved the movie, but I am definitely aware of its flaws. I thought Emmy Rossum was an enchanting Christine, and she really elevated the quality of the project, in my opinion. I like Gerard Butler, but if I were being completley honest, I think someone else should've been cast as the Phantom. That said, I enjoy his performance even though I realize his voice isn't up to par with even the mediocre stage Phantoms. Its one of my favorites simply because it is "Phantom". It could've been better,...

Is Josh Strickland gay? Just wondering, I don't mean to offend anyone by asking. He did have a rather sissy speaking voice, but I thought he sounded really nice singing with Jenn. I think he'll do fine with the role. I don't think its right to judge someone's overall performance by the way they speak. From everything I've read, Josh is great as Tarzan.

Anything else you can tell us? May 26th is close, but it seems so far. I can't wait to see the show :)

I actually think its a little odd that so many people care whether or not his chest is waxed. I don't think it should be a Broadway requirement, but thats how many of you are treating it.

I can't wait to hear everyone's reactions to the show this weekend. I've been following the process thanks to your comments and its fun to read whats changing. I'm seeing "Tarzan" over memorial day weekend.

I would love if they brought "Aida" to screen. It is my second favorite musical, and I hate that it closed so soon on Broadway. I love Heather Headley. I honestly think she should play the role if it was ever adapted into a film. Characters like Amneris and Rameses, could be bigger stars to draw a public audience in. I wouldn't mind if it were animated, either. There are so many ways this movie could work! They would need a GREAT director, though. No more of this Schumacher-Columbus business.

I'm sure Rebecca Pitcher is a nice person, but...this is bad, bad news.

I've had tickets for Tarzan since they first became available. I love the movie and Disney productions, but everything about this show sounds pretty bad. I go late May, I almost wish that I could trade them in! My sole reason for visiting New York is to see it (I live in Minneapolis), though I'm seeing two other shows as well. EDIT: After going back and reading some of the comments, maybe I am glad I'm seeing this. Sorry, but so far I think liotte has proved herself the more mature one in thi...

"Phantom" is my favorite, and I'd argue that both it and "Evita" are good films. However, Emmy Rossum is what really elevated my opinion of the "Phantom" movie. Joel Schumacher's direction, however, left something to be desired.

Thanks for the review and pictures. I can't wait to see the show in May!

I've never gone backstage to get autographs, but I'd like to for "Tarzan". Does anyone know how I would be able to do this?

I should be fine then. My tickets don't say Obstructed View and I'm sitting a few rows ahead of Row T. Phew: Tarzan is the sole reason I'm going to New York in May. We're also seeing Wicked and Spamalot, but I don't have as much interest in them. Thanks liotte!

I keep reading about the severely obstructed views. I ordered my tickets just a few days after the tickets went on sale, and the best available was Orchestra Right, Row Q. Is my view going to be blocked? I'm going May 26, and I can't wait. But now I'm getting slightly nervous.