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Disney's Tarzan

2024 • Players by the Sea

Musical Adventure Family
Swing into adventure with Tarzan, a thrilling musical that brings the beloved Disney animated film to life with heart-pounding music and breathtaking visuals. read more
Swing into adventure with Tarzan, a thrilling musical that brings the beloved Disney animated film to life with heart-pounding music and breathtaking visuals. read more

Details

Theatre
Players by the Sea
Venue
John McManus Mainstage Theatre 106 N 6th St
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Show Maps
Dates
Friday, July 12, 2024 —
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Showtimes
Friday, July 12, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 26, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Music
Phil Collins
Lyrics
Phil Collins
Book
David Henry Hwang
Basis
Tarzan by Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Synopsis

Follow the journey of a young boy raised by gorillas in the African jungle as he grows up to become the heroic Tarzan. Torn between his animal family and his human origins, Tarzan faces a pivotal decision when he meets Jane Porter, a spirited explorer. Featuring a powerful score by Phil Collins, including songs like ‘You’ll Be in My Heart’ and ‘Two Worlds,’ this musical captures the excitement and emotion of Tarzan’s quest for identity and belonging.

Musical Numbers

Act I

  • “Two Worlds” – Tarzan, Mother, Father, Kala, Kerchak, and Ensemble
  • “You’ll Be In My Heart” – Kala and Ensemble
  • “Jungle Funk” – Ensemble
  • “Who Better Than Me?” – Young Tarzan and Terk
  • “No Other Way” – Kerchak
  • “I Need to Know” – Young Tarzan
  • “Son of Man” – Terk, Kala, Tarzan, and Ensemble
  • “Son of Man (Reprise)” – Terk and Ensemble
  • “Sure As Sun Turns to Moon” – Kala and Kerchak
  • “Waiting for This Moment” – Jane and Ensemble
  • “Different (Part 1 & 2)” – Tarzan and Jane

Act II

  • “Trashin’ the Camp” – Terk and Ensemble
  • “Like No Man I’ve Ever Seen” – Jane and Professor Porter
  • “Strangers Like Me” – Tarzan, Jane, and Ensemble
  • “For the First Time” – Jane and Tarzan
  • “Who Better Than Me? (Reprise)” – Terk and Tarzan
  • “Everything That I Am” – Tarzan, Kala, Young Tarzan, and Ensemble
  • “You’ll Be In My Heart (Reprise)” – Tarzan and Kala
  • “Sure As Sun Turns to Moon (Reprise)” – Kala and Tarzan
  • “Two Worlds (Finale)” – Tarzan, Jane, and Ensemble

Production Notes

Tarzan visits First Coast Connect

Tarzan visits First Coast Living

Cast

Tarzan
Chris Berry
Jane
Abigail Douglas
Kerchak
Jeremy Obach
Kala
Jocelyn Geronimo
Terk
Elijah Simms
Porter
David Gowan
Clayton
Christopher Watson
Snipes
Michael Dunne
Young Tarzan
Elijah Lawless
Ensemble
Gray Jensen, Abby Doyle, Courteney Phillips, Ava Chung, Savannah Lawless, Darvin Nelson, Ethan Walls, Michael Dunne

Crew

Director
Mike Beaman
Music Director
Anthony Felton
Choreographer
Emma Cate Davis
Stage Manager
Bethany Powell
Costume Designer
Tracy Olin
Set Designer
Jereme Raickett
Lighting Designer
Jereme Raickett
Wig Stylist
Phedre Delinois
Master Electrician
Ben Sparenberg
Sound Design
GoldenStage Solutions
Sound Engineer
GoldenStage Solutions
Master Carpenter
Darren Beaver
Carpentry
Beaver Home Improvement, Baron Tetzlaff
Stagehand
Alyssa Green
Gallery Decoration & Experience Design
Darrell Allen Morton

Reviews

'Tarzan' Wildly Triumphs at Players by the Sea | JaxPlays Reviews

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