On November 3rd, Tarzan composer/lyricist Phil Collins, as well as stars Josh Strickland and Jenn Gambatese, appeared at the Grammy Soundchecks national program launch at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where the hit Disney musical plays.
"In a new partnership with Verizon, a leading broadband and entertainment company that heavily supports arts and education programs, this Grammy Foundation program hosts its first-ever Broadway event, which will offer students from the New York City area the unique opportunity to experience a special rehearsal with Phil Collins, composer and lyricist for the hit Broadway musical Tarzan," according to notes. The SoundCheck wasfollowed by an interactive and candid question-and-answer discussion. Throughout the year, Verizon is sponsoring a series of Grammy SoundChecks with a wide range of artists on tour in cities across the country.
Tarzan stars Strickland as Tarzan, 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.
Three-time Tony Award-winner Bob Crowley (Aida, Carousel), directs and designs scenery and costumes for Tarzan. Oscar- and seven-time Grammy Award-winner Collins wrote the music and lyrics, expanding his songs for Disney's film into a complete theatre score. Tony Award-winner David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly) wrote the book, based on Tarzan of the Apes, by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the film, Tarzan.
Visit www.grammy.com for more information. Visit www.tarzanonbroadway.com for more on the musical.
Photos by Retna Ltd.
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Josh Strickland
Josh Strickland, Phil Collins and Jenn Gambatese
Josh Strickland, Phil Collins and Jenn Gambatese
Jenn Gambatese and Josh Strickland
Jenn Gambatese and Josh Strickland
Jenn Gambatese and Josh Strickland
Jenn Gambatese and Josh Strickland
Josh Strickland
Josh Strickland
Jenn Gambatese
Josh Strickland and Phil Collins
Josh Strickland and Phil Collins
Josh Strickland and Phil Collins
Jenn Gambatese, Phil Collins and Josh Strickland
Josh Strickland, Phil Collins and Jenn Gambatese with students
