Tarzan Cast

#1

Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 6:28pm

Anyone know who will be in the cast? Most people from readings have other projects.

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#2

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 7:13pm

Jenn Gambetese (HAIRSPRAY, ALL SHOOK UP) will be playing Jane.
Joshua Strickland (Bway debut, I believe) will be playing Tarzan.

I hear Marc Kudish is in talks to play the villain (dont remember the name of the character). But it's just a very loose rumor.

#3

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 8:46pm

I have heard rumors that Adam Pascal will return to the role of the storyteller that he did in the workshop!

#4

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 8:49pm

There is no narrator or storyteller anymore. The role was eliminated.

#5

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 8:52pm

Oh! sorry then but i did hear that adam pascal is still attached to the project. i just assumed it would be the storyteller.

#6

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Posted: 11/22/05 at 9:03pm

i heard Chester Gregory might be in the cast...

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#7

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 9:43pm

as terk...he told me too

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#8

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Posted: 11/22/05 at 9:44pm

i was laughing when i found that out!

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#9

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 11:10pm

WiCkEDrOcKS - The Villain's name is Clayton. Voiced brilliantly in the movie by the UBER talented Brian Blessed!

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#10

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/22/05 at 11:26pm

Joshua Kobak is in it.

#11

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 12:21am

a little off topic but i dont like the adds they have been putting in the new york times advertising for it... they look to messy... and to kiddy... i dunno they are also just plain ugly...

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#12

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 12:33am

david josefberg's (of altar boyz and slut) website says he's in it too

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#13

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 7:04am

I think the Tarzan logo is one of the more striking recent pieces of Broadway artwork. The movement in the background and the vibrant green color are very eye catching, and the icon of Tarzan is instantly recognizable, even before you see the title. The "Tarzan" title also looks as if Tarzan himself could have written it, since it has a half human/half animal quality to it. All in all, it's a very good design, and I think your opinion is way off, iamemma.

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#14

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 8:11am

I'm with SMAXIE!! It's recognizable to everyone young or old, American or foriegn because the figure of Tarzan swining through the jungle transcends language! Brilliance!!

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Updated On: 11/23/05 at 08:11 AM

#15

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 11:33am

I believe Shuler Hensley has been mentioned to be playing the Papa Gorilla (forget the character name). That was a looong time ago. Chester Gregory has it mentioned on his website that he'll be doing the show.

#16

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Posted: 11/23/05 at 11:52am

sorry just my opinion....

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#17

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 12:00pm

I head either the current Maureen in rent (or at least someone who played maureen somewhat recently) is Kala.

Someone from the NYMF show Wild Women of Wongo is in it too according to their bio (can't remember her name).

I guess this info is worth nothing- but if there are good detectives out there- maybe you can use your google skills.

#18

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 12:32pm

david josefsberg turned down Tarzan (words out of his mouth to a few of us)...yes I know its on his website still...he's said he's doing The Wedding Singer instead

#19

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 11/23/05 at 2:26pm

I heard Andy P from La Cage will be in it.
I can't wait to see him. He is a brilliant performer.

Updated On: 11/23/05 at 02:26 PM

#20

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:30am

Rika Okamoto from Movin' Out will be in the ensemble.

#21

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:08am

Yes I am on Chester Gregory's enewsletter list and got word a few weeks ago that he was playing Terk. It was up on his Forum page too but not there anymore--hmmmm. But no further email updates (chestergregory.com, then click "join the list")

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#22

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:44pm

I am so beyond excited to see Merle as a gorilla. The costume will be brilliant! But seriously, I'm really glad to see her doing something that she may and hopefully will get recognized for.

#23

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 12/1/05 at 2:55pm

Merle is just... amazing. Perfect Joanne. Good for her!

Updated On: 12/1/05 at 02:55 PM

#24

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:02pm

SOOOOO excited to see Merle as Kala. Im not particularly fond of this whole Tarzan the musical thing, but will definately go at least to see Merle if not to see how this is actually going to work.

So glad Merle is originating a role on Broadway, she deserves it. I havent seen the movie in awhile so I dont remember how big a part Kala was, but in an email I received from Merle yesterday she said it was a lead role...so hopefully she gets some decent stage time...shes amazing

#25

re: Tarzan Cast

Posted: 12/1/05 at 5:04pm

yet another reason to see it

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