The stephen sondheim musical also received nominations for direction victoria bussert, performances colette hawley and larry yando, set design. With her stage adaptation of kiplings 1894 the jungle book, which opened tonight at the goodman theatre and incorporates many of the 1967 films scenes and the sherman brothers beloved songs, zimmerman has both pushed against the preconceived notions of what a musical should be and completely given into the styles conventions. That being said, is this hamlet production worthy of your time and money. Casting announced for mary zimmermans the jungle book at. Casting announced for mary zimmermans the jungle book at goodman. The cast of 27 below, includes 14 new and returning cast members stars larry yando, who most recently appeared in mary zimmermans production of the jungle book as shere khan, in his sixth. Jungle book is lush yet temperate the boston globe. That tiger takes on added significance as the innocent tone of act i darkens considerably in act ii. His roy cohn in courts 2012 angels in america production was so stunning that it even informed our reaction to his portrayal as scrooge in goodmans a christmas carol. The little foxes, candide, the jungle book goodman theatre. Kevin carolan brings belushiesqe lovability to his baloo. The world premiere of the jungle book, a new production by tony award winner mary zimmerman based on rudyard kiplings 1893 collection of stories set in the indian jungle and walt disneys 1967. A king lear set in the key of sinatra chicago suntimes. The jungle book photo library huntington theatre company.
Liz lauren boston magazine jungle book boston huntington theatre millinery by denise wallacespriggs the jungle book at the goodman theater berkshire fine arts. As for the storys one source of conflict, the bengal tiger shere khan, larry yando, who played the menacing lion uncle scar in chicagos production of the lion king is never. Bio as of july 2019 larry yando returns to the goodman, where he previously appeared as ebenezer scrooge in 11 productions of a christmas carol, as well as the little foxes, the jungle book and candide. Heres how mary zimmerman created goodman theatres the. Thomas derrah left plays kaa the python opposite larry yando as shere khan the tiger in tony award winner mary zimmermans new musical adaption of the jungle book having its world premiere. Chicago shakespeare theater at navy pier is a wonder. Jeffnominated actor allen gilmore also appears on the albert stage as the miserly scrooge, performing the role at select performances. As chicago actor larry yando mentioned in the cover story interview i wrote for last. That is the essence of author rudyard kiplings brilliantly epic the jungle book which tells the story of a human raised among the animals in the jungles on india. Thomas derrah kaa and larry yando shere khan in the jungle book. Larry yando, a lion king veteran who knows a thing or. Larry yando seems to be drawing on cyril ritchards captain hook for his badguy shere khan the tiger but without much humor or menace. When shere khan larry yando, the tiger that killed mowglis parents, returns for his lost prey, bagheera tries to return mowgli to the.
But, unlike kipling, we barely see the bonding where they teach this wild child the assorted wisdom that kipling poured into jungle book and his justso stories. The jungle book opens at the goodman theater the new. Only larry yando s relentless tiger shere khan left me cold. The jungle book goodman theatre the jungle springs to life in a. Goodman theatres the jungle book digs deep but still has. Goodmans enchanting jungle book delights the ears and eyes daily herald. However, now that he is maturing, certain jungle leaders, especially shere khan larry yando, the bitter old bengal tiger, see him as a threat. The new musical the jungle book, which has extended its engagement at chicagos goodman theatre through aug. The panther bagheera usman ally wears a black coat and pants and a turban trimmed in gold. 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. Larry yando as shere kahn, kevin carolan as baloo and anjali bhimani as raksha. Disneys jungle book readies for chicago bow hollywood. Mar 3, 2020 thomas derrah kaa and larry yando shere khan in tony award winner mary zimmermans new musical adaption of the jungle book.
The jungle book at albert ivar goodman theatre and others 20. Thomas derrah kaa and larry yando shere khan in tony award winner mary zimmermans new musical adaption of the jungle book, photo. In the very last scene of mary zimmermans goodman theatre production of the jungle book, when mowgli the lost mancub is safely back with his own people and his adventures with bagheera, king. However, the biggest surprise to us was larry yando. The villainous tiger shere khan larry yando is similarly attired, in bright orange silk with red stripes. Thomas derrah as kaa larry yando as shere khan in the jungle book.
Pangloss in the huntingtons wonderful candide two seasons ago and has an equally fun, blistery presence here as shere khan, a tiger as threatening as this embracingly charming production would allow. Playing shere khan, the maneating bengal tiger whos looking to make a snack out of mowgli, larry yando displays a silky elegance as he reclines on an elevated seat or prowls upon the stage. Disneys the jungle book enjoys a wild opening night in boston. Reviews the jungle book the latest disney toontostage adaptation plays boston huntington theatre company after an engagement at chicagos goodman theatre. 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 villainous tiger shere khan larry yando is similarly attired, in. Goodmans enchanting jungle book delights the ears and eyes. Buried child, the dance of death, hamlet, as you like it, bach at leipzig, rocket to the moon and nixons nixon chicago credits include ebenezer scrooge in nine productions of a christmas carol, the little foxes, the jungle book candide jeff awardgoodman theatre, titus andronicus defiant theatre, shakespeare in love, the tempest. The tiger is played by chicagos larry yando with devilish delight the only trouble is we dont get enough of him. The jungle book is such a strong departure from the usual huntington fare that their decision to host the boston leg of the musical tour might be construed as a risk. The jungle springs to life in a musicfilled spectacle that chronicles young mowglis adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. Goodmans the jungle book shows the natural power of.
Goodman theatre announced a final extension of its hit production of the jungle book, director mary zimmermans world premiere stage musical adapted from. Heres how mary zimmerman created goodman theatres the jungle book. Khan, larry yando, who played the menacing lion uncle scar in chicagos. The jungle book opens at the goodman theater the new york.
Mowgli is eventually returned, quietly, to the manvillage, and the story ends as quietly as it began, back in the bedroom. Larry yando right is lear and ross lehman is the fool in the chicago shakespeare theatre production of king lear. The jungle book continues through august 11th august 18th at the goodman theatres. For eight seasons, jeff awardwinning actor larry yando the goodmans the little foxes and the jungle book has simultaneously frightened and delighted theatergoers with his performance as greedy businessman ebenezer scrooge. When shere khan larry yando, the tiger that killed mowglis parents, returns for his lost. Gorgeous to look at, with an ebullient cast and an irresistible score, the jungle book adapted from rudyard kiplings 19thcentury stories and disneys animated 1967 film is the next. Bostons own thomas derrah plays the slithering, hypnotic snake kaa who vies with khan to. Larry yando candide at the huntington is menacing, if not entirely terrifying, as shere khan, the king of the jungle who is, in this case, a tiger. Of course, no disney tale succeeds without a fearsome villain or two and the jungle book is no exception. With her stage adaptation of kiplings 1894 the jungle book, which.
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