Edgar Rice Burroughs News

Today in 2006, Tarzan opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 486 performances. Tarzan: The Musical is based on the Disney film of the same name and the story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The songs are written by Phil Collins and David Zippel, with a book by David Henry Hwang. The production was nominated for a Tony award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Natasha Katz). The cast Featured Josh Strickland, Jennifer Gambatese, Shuler Hensley, Merle Dandridge and Chester Gregory.

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To celebrate HUNCHBACK's run, we've gone in-depth on Disney's animated films that have brought their music, magic, comedy and romance to the stage. Scroll down to learn more, and be sure to tell us which Disney film you'd like to see adapted next!

KWP Productions announces its 2014-2015 Season, consisting of two heartwarming and lively musicals. Season tickets are on sale now and are $30-$37.50 per person, best seats in the theatre. Links for purchasing tickets are at www.kwpproductions.com

ArtReach Educational Theatre is staging Disney's Tarzan. Music by Phil Collins, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by David Henry Hwang. Based on the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Disney film - Tarzan. Performed by a Cast of Chicago Professional Actors and the Students of the ArtReach Theatre Mentoring Program.

Overwhelmingly, TARZAN is an amazing production. Everyone involved is to be commended for cooking up the rarest of children's theatre confections. A production dense enough for the sophisticated tastes of the most discerning adults and children in the audience and sugary enough for those still in the early stages of cognitive development - me and all the three-year-olds.

Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' new Tarzan 3D action adventure

Bayou City Theatrics presents TARZAN® - live on stage! BCT introduces their new 'GROWING STAGES' program - theater for young audiences - with TARZAN the stage musical based on the Disney film. Bring the kids to this jungle adventure and experience the story of Tarzan like never before! Featuring breathtaking storytelling through dance and song, thecast of professional actors and singers brings Edgar Rice Burroughs? classic tale to life, starringLuke Hamilton/Colton Berry in the role of Tarzan, Tori Shoemaker as Jane, Liz Tinder/Nicole Vazquez and Taylor McWhorter/Hal St.Louis-Farrelly as his ape parents Kala and Kerchek (respectively), and Derrien Kellum/LaKiaya Evans as Tarzan?s best friend Terk. The cast is rounded out by Jake Frank as Clayton, Kyle Ezer as Porter, and featured dancers Ashley Carfine, Storey Hinojosa, and Christian.

The Arvada Center presents the Colorado stage debut of Tarzan® The Stage Musical directed by Gavin Mayer on Friday, July11 (Please note the Friday opening date). Tarzan® The Stage Musical features music and lyrics by British pop icon Phil Collins (drummer and lead singer for rock group Genesis), and is written by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Aida). Tarzan® The Stage Musical is based on the Disney animated film and the original book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Performances run through August 3. Check out a first look at highlights below!

The Arvada Center presents the Colorado stage debut of Tarzan® The Stage Musical directed by Gavin Mayer on Friday, July11 (Please note the Friday opening date). Tarzan® The Stage Musical features music and lyrics by British pop icon Phil Collins (drummer and lead singer for rock group Genesis), and is written by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Aida). Tarzan® The Stage Musical is based on the Disney animated film and the original book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Performances run through August 3. Check out a first look below!

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) got into writing as a lark, musing that he could produce stories that were better than the pulp fiction that was currently on display. Of course, the rest is history, with the prolific author producing a number of memorable series (Tarzan, John Carter, Pellucidar, etc) that are still selling today. His most famous creation, Tarzan of the Apes, became a cultural icon shrewdly marketed in comic strips, novelty items and motion pictures. But, I wonder how the writer would have felt about his hero singing on stage about his conflicts and feelings? Actually, I think he'd be pleased because the story, expanded and slightly altered here and there from Disney's animated film version of TARZAN, still remains true to his original concept (book by David Henry Hwang). And,the MUNY's current production is great family fun that tackles issues of loyalty and love against an action-packed jungle backdrop that cleverly brings to life the creatures that inhabit that world.

The Muny presents the second show of its 96th season, TARZAN, directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Chris Bailey, with musical direction by Rick Bertone. Nicholas Rodriguez stars in the title role, with Kate Rockwell co-starring as Jane. Joining them are Quentin Earl Darrington as Kerchack, Katie Thompson as Kala, Gregory Haney as Terk,Ken Page as Porter, Michael James Reed as Clayton, Spencer Jones as Young Tarzan, and Nathaniel Mahone as Young Terk. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!

The Muny presents the second show of its 96th season, TARZAN, directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Chris Bailey, with musical direction by Rick Bertone. Nicholas Rodriguez stars in the title role, with Kate Rockwell co-starring as Jane. Joining them are Quentin Earl Darrington as Kerchack, Katie Thompson as Kala, Gregory Haney as Terk, Ken Page as Porter, Michael James Reed as Clayton, Spencer Jones as Young Tarzan, and Nathaniel Mahone as Young Terk.

The Muny presents the second show of its 96th season, TARZAN, directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Chris Bailey, with musical direction by Rick Bertone.

Bayou City Theatrics presents TARZAN® - live on stage! BCT introduces their new 'GROWING STAGES' program - theater for young audiences - with TARZAN the stage musical based on the Disney film. Bring the kids to this jungle adventure and experience the story of Tarzan like never before! Featuring breathtaking storytelling through dance and song, thecast of professional actors and singers brings Edgar Rice Burroughs? classic tale to life, starringLuke Hamilton/Colton Berry in the role of Tarzan, Tori Shoemaker as Jane, Liz Tinder/Nicole Vazquez and Taylor McWhorter/Hal St.Louis-Farrelly as his ape parents Kala and Kerchek (respectively), and Derrien Kellum/LaKiaya Evans as Tarzan?s best friend Terk. The cast is rounded out by Jake Frank as Clayton, Kyle Ezer as Porter, and featured dancers Ashley Carfine, Storey Hinojosa, and Christian.

TARZAN® swings onto The Rose stage with high-flying animal energy in the final show of the theater's 2013-14 season. Filled with acrobatic choreography and bursting with African jungle adventure, The Rose's production of TARZAN®, the stage musical based on the Disney film, dares audiences to get in touch with their wild side, today, June 6-22, 2014.

TARZAN® swings onto The Rose stage with high-flying animal energy in the final show of the theater's 2013-14 season. Filled with acrobatic choreography and bursting with African jungle adventure, The Rose's production of TARZAN®, the stage musical based on the Disney film, dares audiences to get in touch with their wild side, June 6-22, 2014.

Today in 2006, Tarzan opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 486 performances. Tarzan: The Musical is based on the Disney film of the same name and the story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The songs are written by Phil Collins and David Zippel, with a book by David Henry Hwang. The production was nominated for a Tony award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Natasha Katz). The cast Featured Josh Strickland, Jennifer Gambatese, Shuler Hensley, Merle Dandridge and Chester Gregory.