Stage adaptation of the jungle book heads to boston. Monique haley elephant front row, from left, akash chopra mowgli, ed kross colonel hathi, and anjali bhimani baby elephant with the rest of the elephant army in tony award winner mary zimmermans new musical adaption of the jungle book, which launches the huntington theatre companys 32nd season. Huntington theatre company and zoo new england announce jungle book days at the zoo in august boston in advance of its world premiere musical production the jungle book, huntington theatre company teams up with zoo new england in. The glass menagerie, the huntington theatre company, the jungle book, theater productions of 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. Under the direction of artistic director peter dubois and managing director michael maso, the huntington cultivates, celebrates, and champions theatre as an. Boston sixteen members of cast of the huntington theatre companys production of the jungle book will perform the national anthem tomorrow, saturday, september 14, 20, at fenway park before the nationally televised 1. This article originally appeared in goodman theatres onstage publication. The jungle book is produced by special arrangement with disney theatrical productions, which is.
Mowgli must rally his animal friends to stand up to the fierce khan and restore peace to the jungle. Instead, they tapped tony award winner mary zimmerman, one of theatres most. We could not be more excited to welcome mary zimmerman back to the huntington, and what better way to mark her triumphant return than a stage adaptation of the jungle book. 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.
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. Huntington theatre company production center costume rentals. Instead, they tapped tony award winner mary zimmerman, one of theatre s most innovative directors, to. Sep 30, 20 who we are since its founding in 1982, the huntington theatre company has developed into bostons leading theatre company. Staged in the 500seat, familyfriendly theater of decaturs porter sanford iii performing arts and community center. Jungle book author also wrote story of rikki tikki tavi.
Huntington theatre company and zoo new england announce. The jungle book lights up the huntington the jungle book. 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. Hes flanked on the piano bench by mary zimmerman, the director of the huntington theatre company s current adaptation of the jungle book, and doug peck, who did the productions. 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. The jungle book prep the jungle book first rehearsal.
Boston in advance of its world premiere musical production the jungle book, huntington theatre company teams up with zoo new england in august for jungle book days at the zoo. Zimmerman returned in the 202014 season to direct the world premiere adaptation of the jungle book in association with chicagos goodman theatre. Montage of clips from the jungle book at goodman theatre. A goodman theater presentation in association with huntington theater company and by special arrangement with disney theatrical productions. The huntington s production of the jungle book starts sept. View a montage of clips from the jungle book at goodman theatre. The huntington theatre company, in residence at boston university and now in its 23rd season as bostons leading professional theatre, is experiencing a period of robust artistic and institutional. Disney commented, with the jungle book, he certainly got hooked on the jungle and the characters that lived there. The jungle book musical becomes huntington theatre company. 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 at the avenue of the arts bu theatre. The jungle book performance by varshitha as the bush show 1 duration.
Paxton whitehead headed the cast of the huntington theatre company presentation of what the butler saw as dr. The jungle book video montage huntington theatre company. In adapting the jungle book for a stage musical, mary zimmerman has had to take much into consideration the disney film, a mix. Though the jungle book has many good moments, the huntington theatre company s latest production lacks the magic that should sweep you out of. 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. The jungle book is produced by special arrangement with disney theatrical productions, which proudly supports zimmermans development of this title, providing financial support, creative consultation and access to song material, and in association with chicagos goodman theatre.
The huntington theatre company stages a brand new adaptation of the jungle booka musical based on. The huntington s ravishing new musical production of the jungle book, directed and adapted by mary zimmerman, plays sept. Learn more about the process in our latest blog post. The jungle book 100th performance celebration flickr. The jungle book celebration at the waintrups flickr. The huntington theatre company is a professional theatre located in boston, massachusetts and the recipient of the 20 regional theatre tony award, under the direction of artistic director peter dubois and managing director michael maso. The jungle book curriculum guide by huntington theatre company. In the jungle book, cambridge actor speaks with forked. The jungle book is produced in association with goodman theatre performances june 21 august 18, 20 and by special arrangement with disney theatrical productions. The jungle book launches huntingtons 32nd season bu today. Following a muchextended world premiere at chicagos goodman theatre, a limited engagement that concluded aug.
This article originally appeared in goodman theatre s onstage publication. The jungle springs to life in a musicfilled spectacle that chronicles young mowglis adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. The jungle book is a moving story of finding your family in untraditional places. The huntington theatre company s production of the jungle book is so full of creativity, playfulness and life, its irresistible. The production will transfer to bostons huntington theatre company, running sept. Sherman, lorraine featherr paul grabowsky and terry gilkayson book and direction by mary zimmerman. From the imagination of tony award winner mary zimmerman candide comes a captivating new musical adaptation of a timeless favorite. Disneys the jungle book kids paramount productions the. Jungle book stunning at huntington theatre berkshire fine arts. 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. The jungle book at the huntington theatre in boston.
Jul 22, 20 the new musical the jungle book, which has extended its engagement at chicagos goodman theatre through aug. The huntington theatre group, the jungle book, india, mary zimmerman, akash chopra. The new musical the jungle book, which has extended its engagement at chicagos goodman theatre through aug. Sep 30, 20 the new musical jungle book became the most successful production in huntington theatre company s 31year history sept. Boston magazine jungle book boston huntington theatre millinery by denise wallacespriggs and susan lemerand the jungle book. Jungle book huntington theatre company engagements. Huntington theatre company announces four productions of its 202014 season, each featuring celebrated artists beloved by boston audiences. Now mary zimmermans musical adaptation of the jungle book will make its east coast debut this september at the huntington theatre company in boston.
Performances at the huntington began on september 7 and continue through october 20, 20. 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 musical eyeing international markets playbill. The 5050 applause award recipients for the 20172018. Bringing together superb local and national talent, the huntington produces a mix of groundbreaking new works and classics made current. The music of the jungle book huntington theatre company. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Rance at the boston university theatre, march 5april 4, 2004 for which he received the norton awards for outstanding actor, large company. The jungle book musical becomes huntington theatre companys.
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. 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. The jungle book comes to the stage the new york times. The huntington theatre company stages a brand new adaptation of the jungle booka musical based on the kipling stories and the disney film. Jungle book draws jon hamm, sets record the boston globe. I was blown away by mary zimmermans transporting and visually stunning production. Speaking of the jungle book, the huntington reported on monday that the musical is officially the highest grossing production in the companys history. From the imagination of tony award winner mary zimmerman candide comes a captivating new. The jungle book music director and orchestrator doug peck has incorporated indian sounds and underscoring based on themes from the film, as well as indian ragas and dance music, into the new stage adaptation. The huntington theatre company is a professional theatre located in boston. Wttws chicago tonight speaks with adapterdirector mary zimmerman, young star akash chopra who portrays mowgli, costar kevin carolan baloo and richard sherman, one of the composers of the beloved disney tunes, in this exclusive look at the jungle book watch.
Sep 17, 20 this week, one of the biggest and most anticipated shows of the fall season officially opens. A homegrown project with a deceptive disney disguise the jungle book goes onstage goodman theatre, disney unite for stage version of the jungle book. The jungle book and candide director and macarthur fellow mary zimmerman was honored with the wimberly award, the huntington s highest honor, at the 2014 spotlight spectacular on monday, april. Jungle book is adapted and directed by mary zimmerman, the genius behind the huntingtons outstanding 2011 production of candide and a 1996 show called metamorphoses that people are still. The new musical jungle book became the most successful production in huntington theatre company s 31year history sept. Joint production by the huntington theatre company and the goodman theatre. Boston bestselling author, investment manager, and huntington theatre company triustee john d.
A fresh mowgli, beautiful costumes, even on the musicians. The jungle book lights up the huntington radio boston. And though the jungle book sprang out of a familiar film with iconic animation and music, this new version promises its own unforgettable experience, alive with the spirit of its inspiration and saturated with the sights and sounds of india. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. An earlier version of this post cited the huntington theatre companys the jungle book as an upcoming production. Produced by the goodman theater in association with the huntington theater company by special arrangement with disney theatrical productions. Two years ago, mary zimmerman entranced huntington theatre company audiences with her production of candide, the musical tale of a wideeyed young adventurer who discovers that the world. About the jungle book calderwood pavilion at the bca. A trolley provided by old town trolleys will transport the group from fenway park to the huntington theatre company. 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. The huntingtons production of the jungle book starts sept. The jungle book photo library huntington theatre company. Though these videos, youre invited to go backstage, experience sneak peeks of shows, and hear from audiences and more. Bostons best theater productions from 20 cbs boston.
Aug 04, 2014 bill murray joins liveaction jungle book cast. The huntington s production of the ravishing new musical version of the jungle book plays sept. Get a glimpse behind the scenes in our latest blog post. Tony awardwinning director mary zimmerman at the huntington theatre company in 2011. Holy crap, youre blowing my mind as baloo would say. Joined by boston globe arts editor rebecca ostriker. Spooner and mary zimmerman, the visionary and acclaimed director of the huntington s recent productions of the jungle book and candide, will be honored with the wimberly award at the 20 regional theatre tony award recipients 2014 spotlight. Two years ago, mary zimmerman entranced huntington theatre company audiences with her production of candide, the musical tale of a wideeyed young adventurer who. The best broadway source for jungle book tickets and jungle book information, photos and videos. Group conceived of a stage version of the classic 1967 film the jungle book, they. Performances at the huntington began on september 7 and continue through.
A selection of theatres, artistic directors and production photos from the icwp 5050 applause awards 2018 promoting gender equity in theatre. Huntington theatre company celebrated the 100th performance of the jungle book on october 8, 20. Tony award winner mary zimmerman has turned the tale into a thing of beauty and wonder onstage, and taken the story back, past its cultural history to its archetypal roots as a fable. The jungle book the huntington theatre company s season opener is based on rudyard kiplings stories by way of walt disneys animated musical of a boy who can talk to the animals. The huntington has produced more than 100 new england, american, or world premieres to date. Boston sixteen members of cast of the huntington theatre company s production of the jungle book will perform the national anthem tomorrow, saturday, september 14, 20, at fenway park before the nationally televised 1. Huntington theatre companys 2014 season to include the. The idea for this group came from a discussion at the hcmi advisory group meeting on may, 2018. From the imagination of tony award winner mary zimmerman candide comes a captivating new musical adaptation of a timeless. Get a sneak peek at scenes from mary zimmermans brand new stage adaptation of the jungle book, based on the hit disney animated film and the stories by. 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. She will return there in september with her new adaptation of the jungle book. Mowgli, baloo, and cast members from huntington theatre.
The jungle book curriculum guide by huntington 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. Jungle book is lush yet temperate the boston globe. Sep 05, 20 this article is more than 6 years old many of us are familiar with the 1967 disney movie the jungle book, which tells the story of mowgli, a young boy raised by animals in the jungles of india. The creative vision behind the production is tony awardwinning director mary. A conversation with the jungle books richard sherman. The jungle book is huntington theatre companys highest.
1431 568 716 1129 167 1613 1365 1582 1596 326 352 854 1189 1110 1083 729 442 1388 1292 871 1053 302 317 61 13 987 732 86 1330 828