Viva Atlantis Theatricals’ production of “Disney’s Tarzan” opens June 14 at the Meralco Theater.
Based on the smash hit animated film and Edgar Rice Burrough’s classic novel, “Disney’s Tarzan” tells the story of a baby taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas in West Africa. As Tarzan grows up, loved and cared for by his adoptive mother, Kala, he desires to gain acceptance from his father, Kerchak, as he struggles with his uniqueness. Soon he meets Jane and their worlds are changed forever.
This well-loved tale of high-flying jungle adventures has been reimagined for the stage with a book by David Henry Hwang and the award-winning songs of Phil Collins.
Swinging into Manila from New York is Dan Domenech, who was last seen on Broadway as Drew in “Rock of Ages.” Domenech has also appeared in the hit musical TV series “Glee.” His most recent stage triumph was playing Aladdin in “Disney’s Aladdin.”
Rachelle Ann Go, who plays Jane, is also a TV host and actress, a multi-awarded recording artist and an in-demand performer for shows here and all over the world. Two years ago, she added theater actress to her roster of achievements when she took on the role of Ariel in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” to critical acclaim.
The Viva Atlantis Theatricals production of “Disney’s Tarzan” runs June 14-July 7 at the Meralco Theater. Tickets are on sale now. Call 6877163 or Ticketworld 8919999.