TARZAN, Preview 1: It Flys High & Hits All The Right Notes!

[TheOneAndOnly]

Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:19am

Just a quick note that I'm sure will be echoed by many others come morning...

I'm back from seeing the first preview of Tarzan, and let me just say WOW. The imaginative staging is a pure delight, my jaw dropped too many times to count. There were nearly no technical flaws, I was shocked at how smooth everything was executed for it being the first public performance.

It started a few minutes late, had a nearly 30 minute intermission, and let out at 11:10. It runs a little slow in some parts, and the book could use some tightening. Jenn & Josh make a wonderful team, and his voice surprised me...he had some glorious moments. Merle & Shuler are near perfect in every way. There is especially strong acting from Merle and Josh.

I'll have to wait for the euphoria to wear off before I can delve more into clearly reflecting on it deeper, but as of now....don't be surprised to see quite a few nominations come May. I'm worried that in some ways, it will draw some of the same criticism that Wicked has (mostly deservedly) received, but either way, it will be a major hit. (No surprise there.)


Updated On: 3/25/06 at 12:19 AM

[Me2]

Posted: 3/25/06 at 12:29am

I'm SO happy that this show is good. How are the costumes?? I'm REALLY intersted in that. and Merle... i just love her.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 3/25/06 at 1:31am

Not even Wicked, but Lion King over Ragtime!!! I CAN'T GET OVER IT!!!