Phil Collins Guests on 'Lopate Show' & CBS News, May 9

Today, Tuesday, May 9th, Tarzan composer/lyricist Phil Collins will be a guest on WNYC Radio's "Leonard Lopate Show," which airs on WNYC Radio (93.9 FM and 820 AM).  The same evening, he will be interviewed by WCBS News Anchor Dana Tyler. CBS2 News at 11pm airs on WCBS (Channel 2).

Tarzan is currently in previews and opens at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on May 10th. The production stars Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

Two-time Tony Award-winner Bob Crowley (Aida, Carousel), directs the show; he also designed its scenery and costumes. Oscar- and seven-time Grammy Award-winner Collins has written the music and lyrics, expanding his songs for Disney's film into a complete theatre score. Tony Award-winner David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) has written the book, based on the novel, Tarzan of the Apes, by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the Disney film Tarzan.

Choreography is by Meryl Tankard, with aerial design by Pichón Baldinu (De La Guarda). Lighting design is by Tony Award-winner Natasha Katz (Aida) and sound design is by John Shivers. Other members of the creative team include Paul Bogaev (music producer/vocal arrangements) and Doug Besterman (orchestrations).

A cast recording of the show will be released on June 27th (and is available for pre-order on the show's website).

Visit www.tarzanonbroadway.com for tickets and more information.