Tarzan

Tarzan
Thursday, July 13, 2006 8pm
Richard Rogers Theatre, New York City

Well....this was fine, but it can't even compare to Beauty & the Beast or The Lion King. Disney has set such high standards in the past that this show is a bit of a dud.
Part of the problem is that Phil Collins only wrote a few songs in the movie. So, those songs are great and memorable, but the new songs written for the production need getting used to. They're probably fine, but not memorable. I'll probably buy the OCR since I saw the show, but walking out of the theatre was a let down.
They convert the stage into this big green box and people bungee out of all these hidden openings to simulate swinging through the jungle. A good idea, but it limits the rest of the show and gives them a significant challenge to make it look like they're not just staying in the same square of the jungle. They do everything they can, including openings in the floor and such, but it falls short.
The opening sequence is quite stunning and I suppose I would reccomend seeing the show in general, but don't anticipate greatness. It's just a fun night out and the kids will love it.