Tarzan sneak peek review!!! Phil Collins appearance!!!

[liotte]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:16am

Anyone going to this?? Or have any idea what it is about??

Broadway.com/Theatre Direct International invites you to a *special sneak peek* of

TARZAN®

Tuesday, September 13th, 2005

Two presentations: 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Hosted by Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney
Theatrical productions, the presentation is designed
to give you not only a "sneak peek" of the production,
but also a creative overview. Tom will share the stage
that evening with two-time Tony® Award-winning
designer Bob Crowley. Mr. Crowley is making his
Broadway directing
debut. Together, Tom and Bob will take us through all
of the creative aspects of the production.

Each presentation will be approximately 50 minutes
long, and will take place at the New Amsterdam
Theatre.


Updated On: 9/13/05 at 10:16 AM

[bare_nakedlady]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:27am

If anyone goes I'd love to hear about it!

[liotte]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:29am

I'll post a review tonight when I get back.

And yes, by the way, you do need tickets to get in.

[EverythingIsRENT]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:32am

How much is it? Can you still get tickets?!

[liotte]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:36am

It was free... one of my friends got the tickets for me and I have no idea how he did it.

[liotte]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 2:52pm

So I'm the only person on here going??

[zepka102]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 2:54pm

i wish i could



since i'm the tarzan they're looking for

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 4:08pm

ha, zeppy... actually... I could see that working. ha.

[almostxfamous]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 6:15pm

...Did they even cast a Tarzan yet? That sneak peek would be awkward.

[liotte]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:29pm

Ok, back from the sneak peek! I sat in the 5th row of the orchestra at the New Amsterdam (where the Lion King is playing). And I'm sorry that I don't know some of the people's names, as they were said once and very quickly.

It was so cool. They opened the curtain and 4 people (Josh Strickland, another Josh, Schele Williams, and Kearran Giovanni) sang Son Of Man.

Then Tom Schumacher(head of Disney Theatrical Productions I think) came on and talked about the show, the concept, basically retold the story of the Disney movie and taking it to Broadway. We saw some slides of the costume designs, the set designs, and some videos of choreography from their staging in Argentina as well as the US. It looked really cool, the way they have people/gorillas/other animals swinging all over the stage. A lot of the show takes place on the walls and in the air, which looks fun.

The director/costume/scenic designer, Bob Crowley, came onstage and did a chat with Tom (disney man) about the show and the ideas. They showed a video with clips from the movie fading into clips from the show as they were staging it (since rehearsals don't start for 3 months).

We heard a new song from the show, For The First Time, sung by Josh Strickland and Jenn Gambatese (who if you know me and my ASU love, I was soooo happy and shocked to see her). In talking to Jenn at the stage door afterwards, she's planning on playing Jane, as she leaves ASU in December when her contract ends. They both sounded great and the song was awesome.

Then to sing some of the other songs in the show (new songs as well as Strangers Like Me, Two Worlds, Trashing the Camp, You'll be in my Heart), PHIL COLLINS comes on the stage and chats and sings everything. OMG, amazing to hear him and see him there, singing his songs and talking about his experiences with the movie and the show now. All of the actors who participated tonight (5 people) plus Phil sang You'll Be in my Heart as the closing song, it sounded fantastic.

We all got press packs on the way out with calendars about opening dates (preview schedule is weird as they are in NYC- previews begin March 24, show opens May 10 at the Richard Rodgers theater if you don't know), a notepad with the tarzan logo, and the movie CD.

The show looks like it will be really cool, especially the special effects with flying around, the jungle scenery, and some great new music (apparently 8 new songs along with the original movie songs). The cast that participated tonight (whether they will be in the show or not) sounded great, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the show this spring.



Updated On: 9/13/05 at 09:29 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:34pm

SCHELE WILLIAMS!! I love her. Is she in the show, then?

[zepka102]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:37pm

ugh this makes me upset! but i still can't wait to see it!

[liotte]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:38pm

They didn't announce anything about casting, the only reason I know about Jenn is from talking to her at the stage door afterwards.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:38pm

SCHELE WILLIAMS is awesome!

[CapnHook]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:44pm

For the first time, I'm excited about TARZAN.

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:46pm

WHO's THE TARZAN?

I guess we'll never know
But if it's not Matty Fresh, I don't know how interested I'll be. He was the only real reason I was planning on seeing the show in the first place! But we'll see...
--korenglish

[Elphaba]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:47pm

sounds like the Lion King with people.....

[liotte]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 9:55pm

Ok, I updated the names in my review (thanks M)

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:11pm

now i'm really interested to see how this turns out!

[Blue J]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:24pm

Yay Jenn! I'd love to see her as Jenn.

Thanks for the details!!

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:29pm

Schele and Jenn are enough of a reason to go...on student rush.

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 10:43pm

BSoBW2- which mimi is that in your icon?

on the subject of this show... if princesses fails can anyone else see brent barrett as the perfect clayton

[.LittleWing. 0224]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 11:05pm

jenn as jane... i can totally see it. i'm glad she's moving on to something bigger and will get her more exposure. I hope this show does good, for her sake. and tarzan? any word... ?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 11:06pm

this is going to be the best show on Broadway. forget piazza... loincloth party!!! whoo hoo!!!

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 9/13/05 at 11:54pm

i'm excited, I could see this getting pretty good reviews with all the special effects and whatnot. Is the Richard Rogers theater pretty big? or what?