The jungle book is the story of mowgli, a boy abandoned to the jungle, who must learn to find his place within the longstanding community of animals. Weirdly, i could only spot one child in the audience on sunday night, but kids are a wide chunk of this musicals target audience if it is to have a life beyond its goodman and. Boston magazine jungle book boston huntington theatre millinery by denise wallacespriggs and susan lemerand the jungle book. Performances at the huntington began on september 7 and continue through. The music in the huntington theatre companys production of the jungle book gets it right, but much of the production feels bland. Rudyard kiplings 1894 collection of quasifolk tales set in the rain forests of india became a very americanized adventure romp, more like the uncle remusinspired song of the south 1946 than the later, more completely.
The jungle book curriculum guide by huntington theatre. Sep 19, 20 tony winner mary zimmermans acclaimed musical adaptation of disneys 1967 animated hit the jungle book officially opened at bostons huntington theatre company on september 18. This week, one of the biggest and most anticipated shows of the fall season officially opens. The huntington facilitates the massachusetts state component of the national poetry out loud competition.
Sep 19, 20 boston its best, as the jungle book begins at the huntington theatre company, to remind yourself that this adaptation of the disney movie and the rudyard kipling book is indeed a musical. The jungle book goodman theater, chicago, ill 387 seats. Jungle book stunning at huntington theatre berkshire fine arts. Sep 30, 20 the new musical jungle book became the most successful production in huntington theatre companys 31year history sept. Huntington theatre company announces four productions of its 202014 season, each featuring celebrated artists beloved by boston audiences. Jul 22, 20 the new musical the jungle book, which has extended its engagement at chicagos goodman theatre through aug. The new musical jungle book became the most successful production in huntington theatre companys 31year history sept. The jungle book would charm the fur off of the back of the grumpiest of theatre cats. For example, the book for the huntington theatre companys production of the jungle book is a blend of the original stories by rudyard kipling and the animated disney film.
The jungle book lights up the huntington radio boston. Youll hear from huntington staff as well as actors in our shows and other visiting artists, and we hope well hear from you, too, when youd like to make a comment. The jungle book goodman theatre and huntington theatre. Jul 05, 20 sixteen months after the goodman theatre announced artistic associate mary zimmerman would helm a stage adaptation of the jungle book, the highly anticipated production has arrived. Mary zimmermans new musical adaptation of the jungle book, the tale of the mancub mowgli who is adopted and raised by wolves in an indian jungle, now running at goodman theatre, is a solid production punctuated by some high notes and more than just the bare necessities. Boston its best, as the jungle book begins at the huntington theatre company, to remind yourself that this adaptation of the disney movie and the rudyard kipling book is indeed a musical.
The jungle book comes to the stage the new york times. Sep 05, 20 the story has inspired a new musical opening this weekend at the huntington theatre company in boston. The jungle book musical becomes huntington theatre. Jungle book huntington theatre company engagements. The huntington theatre company production of guess whos coming to dinner, a funny and poignant stage adaptation of the beloved academy awardwinning film directed by david esbjornson, plays sept. Welcome to the huntington theatre companys blog, where well share news, behindthescenes stories and backstage goings on with you. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 6172660800, or in person at the bu theatre box office. Caleb is an honor student who enjoys playing trumpet, filmmaking, swimming, biking and parkour. The jungle springs to life in a musicfilled spectacle that chronicles young mowglis adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. Guess whos coming to dinner photo library huntington.
Bostons leading professional theatre company since 1982 and recipient of. The jungle book 100th performance celebration flickr. Tony winner mary zimmermans acclaimed musical adaptation of disneys 1967 animated hit the jungle book officially opened at bostons huntington theatre company on september 18. The huntington theatre hosted its 35 below party with the cast of the jungle book on saturday night. One cannot deny, however, that the jungle book is thoroughbred family fare. Hes flanked on the piano bench by mary zimmerman, the director of the huntington theatre companys current adaptation of the jungle book, and doug peck, who did the productions. The jungle book celebration at the waintrups flickr. Continuing its 31year tradition, the huntington will. Theres the jungle book, the book of mormon, a cole porter songbook, and five other fine musicals with no mention of any books anywhere in their titles. Huntington theatre companys 2014 season to include the. Stage adaptation of the jungle book heads to boston. Now mary zimmermans musical adaptation of the jungle book will make its east coast debut this september at the huntington theatre company in boston. Tonywinning and macarthur genius grant director mary zimmerman has reconceived and directed a new jungle book musical coproduced by the goodman theatre in chicago and the huntington theatre. Oct 07, 20 tonywinning and macarthur genius grant director mary zimmerman has reconceived and directed a new jungle book musical coproduced by the goodman theatre in chicago and the huntington theatre.
The jungle book photo library huntington theatre company. Jungle book stunning at huntington theatre berkshire. Huntington theatre company celebrated the 100th performance of the jungle book on october 8, 20. The huntington theatre company released a cast list for the upcoming production of director mary zimmerman s the jungle book, produced in association with chicagos goodman theatre. When disney theatrical group conceived of a stage version of the classic 1967 film the jungle book, they easily could have set out to create a replica of the movie that for decades has captivated generations of children with its celebratory music and lovable characters. The huntington theatre company stages a brand new adaptation of the jungle booka musical based on. The jungle book goodman theatre and huntington theatre auditions posted. Taught by baloo the bear, bagheera the black panther, and akela the old wolf, mowgli is enlightened with the sacred master words of the hunting people. Not one of the great animations to grace the disney studio, 1967s the jungle book was certainly a product of its time. Produced by the goodman theater in association with the huntington theater company by special arrangement with disney theatrical productions. The jungle book at the huntington theatre in boston.
The jungle book musical eyeing international markets playbill. From the imagination of tony award winner mary zimmerman candide comes a captivating new musical adaptation of a timeless favorite based on rudyard kiplings timehonored tales and featuring music from the classic disney film. Tickets to huntington theatres the jungle book, venus in fur. Though the jungle book has many good moments, the huntington theatre companys latest production lacks the magic that should sweep you out of your seat and onto an enchanting journey to an.
The jungle book runs at the bu theatre, 264 huntington ave. A new musical adaptation of disneys the jungle book, directed by mary zimmerman, will kick off the huntington theatre companys 202014 season, which will also include world premieres of. Sep 17, 20 this week, one of the biggest and most anticipated shows of the fall season officially opens. The jungle book musical becomes huntington theatre company. The stanford calderwood pavilion at the boston center for the arts. The jungle book 20 located adjacent to the northeastern campus, the huntington theatre company brings together superb local and national talent and produces a mix of groundbreaking new works and classics made current to create awardwinning productions. Sep 08, 20 the huntington theatre hosted its 35 below party with the cast of the jungle book on saturday night. Jun 23, 20 in adapting the jungle book for a stage musical, mary zimmerman has had to take much into consideration the disney film, a mix of music and the possibility of offending audiences. Disneys the jungle book san jose, california timothy wilson ensemble, thomas derrah kaa, and akash chopra mowgli in tony award winner mary zimmermans new musical adaption of the jungle book photo credit. Instead, they tapped tony award winner mary zimmerman, one of theatre s most innovative directors, to reimagine their hit as. The jungle springs to life in a kaleidoscopic songanddancefilled production that chronicles young mowglis adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. Apr 24, 20 the huntington theatre company released a cast list for the upcoming production of director mary zimmerman s the jungle book, produced in association with chicagos goodman theatre. Holy crap, youre blowing my mind as baloo would say.
The cast of the jungle book performs the national anthem at fenway park the cast of mary zimmermans ravishing new musical adaptation of the jungle book performed the national anthem at fenway park before the 1. Sep 30, 20 welcome to the huntington theatre companys blog, where well share news, behindthescenes stories and backstage goings on with you. Caleb is thrilled and honored to be a part of the jungle book. If you see anything presented by the huntington this season. See more ideas about book costumes, costumes and snake costume. The jungle book launches huntingtons 32nd season bu. Sherman, lorraine featherr paul grabowsky and terry gilkayson book and direction by mary zimmerman. Huntingtons new season features jungle book adaptation. Many of us are familiar with the 1967 disney movie the jungle book, which tells the story of. The best broadway source for tickets and information, photos and videos. Sep 19, 20 the jungle book music and lyrics by richard m.
A fresh mowgli, beautiful costumes, even on the musicians. Rudyard kiplings 1894 collection of quasifolk tales set in the rain forests of india became a very americanized adventure romp, more like the. Sherman, working with walt disney, and, of course, the stories behind many of. Single tickets to the remaining six productions of the huntington theatre companys 202014 season will go on sale to the general public at midnight on tuesday, august 6. The jungle book musical eyeing international markets. Jungle book kidoonswyrd production from the creators of twenty thousandleagues under the sea comes a new theatrical adaptation of rudyard kiplings jungle book, reimagining the classic stories through modern eyes to transport audiences to the worlds jungles. The huntington theatre company built and operates the stanford calderwood pavilion at the boston center for the arts to provide firstclass facilities and audience services at subsidized rates to dozens of bostons most exciting small and midsized theatre companies. The jungle book launches huntingtons 32nd season bu today. Though the jungle book has many good moments, the huntington theatre companys latest production lacks the magic that should sweep you out of. Jul 04, 20 not one of the great animations to grace the disney studio, 1967s the jungle book was certainly a product of its time. The story has inspired a new musical opening this weekend at the huntington theatre company in boston.
Joined by boston globe arts editor rebecca ostriker, richard sherman recounts his early days as a songwriter, his lifelong collaboration with his brother robert b. Bostons leading professional theatre company since 1982 and recipient of the 20 regional theatre tony award. Sixteen months after the goodman theatre announced artistic associate mary zimmerman would helm a stage adaptation of the jungle book, the highly anticipated production has arrived. Goodmans enchanting jungle book delights the ears and eyes. The new musical the jungle book, which has extended its engagement at chicagos goodman theatre through aug. On saturday, september 14, 20, the cast of the jungle book performed the national anthem at the red sox game against the new york yankees, before rushing back to the theatre on a trolley to perform a 2pm matinee they had a little fun while they were there. Based both on rudyard kiplings timehonored childrens tales and the classic disney filmand with a score featuring the movies bestloved songs and original indianinspired music and dancethis spellbinding world premiere is the theatrical event of. Disney theatrical prods musical, based on the kipling book, went live june 21 and will play in chicago through aug. Huntington theatre companys the jungle book metro us. How to adapt the jungle book and not make it racist. The company of the jungle book celebrated the production becoming the highest grossing in huntington theatre company history with jungle book sponsors at a cocktail party hosted by huntington board of trustees clerk linda waintrup and her husband daniel on sunday, september 29. The jungle book is produced in association with goodman theatre performances june 21 august 18, 20 and by special arrangement with disney theatrical productions.
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