Welcome to the Jungle! / by David Hwang

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Hurricane Theatrical proudly presents the stage musical “Tarzan.” Thanks to the giant Disney Theatrical Productions (Beauty and the Beast and Lion King), Tarzan swings onto the stage accompanied by music from the rock legend Phil Collins. The book is by Tony award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, and the musical garnered both Tony Award nominations and international awards.

The Tarzan that we think of clad in a loincloth and swinging through the jungle is complements of author Edgar Rice Burrough’s 1912 novel, “Tarzan of the Apes.” The Tarzan character has been a staple of pop culture, including books, films, comics, television, and numerous parodies.

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