Jul 03, 20 the jungle book runs through august 11, 20 at the goodman theatre, 170 n dearborn st, chicago, il 60601 and can be reached by phone at 312 4433800. Get lost in the goodman theatres the jungle book gather up the family and check out the jungle book world premiere musical on stage this summer at the goodman theatre. The jungle book jemi attempts making gif this gif has everything. Windy city times news archive goodman theatre sets 2012 season chicago, il artistic director robert falls announced goodman theatre s 201220 subscription season, featuring four world. The jungle book at the goodman theatre, big lake big city at lookingglass theatre, and a clown car named desire at the second city. Part of its present theater complex occupies the landmark harris and selwyn theaters property. The jungle book goodman theatre first disneyfied and now zimmermanned, this musical cant see the jungle for the trees not one of the great animations to grace the disney studio, 1967s the jungle book was certainly a product of its time. Goodman theatre michael sachs and the late alice rapoport at the goodman s opening of the jungle book in 20.
The music man cast reflect on rehearsing in goodman theatre s restaging. Chicago the flora and fauna of india shimmer with eyefilling allure in the inventive new stage adaptation of the jungle book, having its premiere at the goodman theater here. Goodman theatres upcoming season to highlight a mary. The jungle book opens at the goodman theater the new. The jungle book was not as good as the lion king but it had its moments. In the very last scene of mary zimmermans goodman theatre production of the jungle book, when mowgli the lost mancub is safely back. Goodman theatre s world premiere of disneys the jungle book opened tonight, july 1, and runs through august 11, 20. Based on rudyard kiplings timehonored childrens tales and featuring music from the classic disney film, this spellbinding world premiere is the theatrical event of the season.
Open 12pm 5pm on days with an evening performance, the box office is available by phone until one hour prior to curtain time and the walkup window is open one halfhour after curtain time. The flora and fauna of india shimmer with eyefilling allure in the inventive new stage adaptation of the jungle book, having its premiere at the goodman theater here. Though musically rich and visually splendid, this kipling adaptation is not always. Everything you need to know about visiting the goodman theater 170 n dearborn st, chicago il 60601. We did not love venus in fur that had traveled from broadway to chicago but it was entertaining and only 90 minutes with no intermission. Goodman theatre, huntington theatre company albert ivar goodman theatre. The jungle book revised auditions goodman theatre and huntington theatre in submission 0218. The new adaptation of this classic story, which is directed by mary zimmerman, includes songs from disneys. Check back for new posts weekly, and if you havent already, buy your tickets to the jungle book now, before its sold out. Goodman theatre is a professional theater company located in chicago s loop. A major part of the chicago theatre scene, it is the citys oldest currently active nonprofit theater organization.
Jul 05, 20 the goodman theatre s version of the jungle book is disneyapproved, yet contains more of the deeper heart of rudyard kiplings stories. Goodman theatre 170 n dearborn st, chicago, illinois 60601 rated 4. View a montage of clips from the jungle book at goodman theatre. Mary zimmermans adaptation for the stage does an excellent. Goodman theatre, chicago 312 4433800 this glittering jewel of a show deserves a life long beyond its current worldpremiere run.
Jungle book bagheera set theatre theater james and giant peach goodman theatre chicago entertainment if rudyard kipling books 2016 tap dance. The jungle book at the goodman theatre chicago tribune. The jungle book goodman theatre the jungle springs to life in a kaleidoscopic songanddancefilled spectacle that chronicles young mowglis adventures. Buried child, the dance of death, as you like it, nixons nixon, rocket to the moon, hamlet, bach at leipzig writers theatre. The jungle book is stylized, refreshing new musical that is amazingly polished. Abc7 chicago s janet davies visits the rehearsal room for the music man t he goodman has assembled a company of 38 for a revival of meredith wilsons the music man. Try time out world for great nights out and all thats going on near you wherever you are in the world magazines and visitor guides are also available in malta. The jungle springs to life in a kaleidoscopic songanddancefilled spectacle that chronicles young mowglis adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. So the jungle book reps a special arrangement between disney and chicagos goodman. We revisit an inside look at the longawaited goodman theatre production of the jungle book. Share the music man at goodman theatre mary zimmerman the jungle book, wonderful town brings her magic touch to one of the sunniest musicals ever the new york times, including memorable favorites goodnight my someone, seventysix. Mary zimmermans disney adaptation is visually and musically compelling, but needs a greater narrative drive. The jungle springs to life in a musicfilled spectacle that chronicles young mowglis adventures growing up in the animal kingdom. Chicago, il what great theater should be goodman theatre s best boards.
Goodman theatre, huntington theatre company albert. Angels in america, travesties, an ideal husband court theatre. 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. On june 11, ten days before the first performances of mary zimmermans muchanticipated new show, the jungle book, at the goodman theatre, silk road rising artistic director jamil khoury fired a. Apr 24, 20 in february 20, the jungle book directoradapter mary zimmerman and music director doug peck held a music workshop which united six chicago swingjazz musicians with six indian instrumentalists. Montage of clips from the jungle book at goodman theatre. Aug 06, 20 indian music meets jazz in kiplings wild world charles isherwood. Chicago s goodman theatre announced tuesday that it will debut a musical adaptation of the jungle book in june 20.
Doug peck helps jungle book swing windy city times. The jungle book at goodman theatre 20 music workshop. Mary zimmerman will premiere her new stagemusical version of the jungle book in chicago, as part of the goodman theatre s 2012 subscription season, the chicago theater. Todays goodman theatre traces its roots back to the dream of multifaceted artist, kenneth sawyer goodman, who worked to open chicagos first major theater and training program from drama students at the chicago art institute. Throughout the run of the jungle book, well be getting to know the cast through a series of interviews with the people that make up this crazy talented ensemble. In the very last scene of mary zimmermans production of the jungle book, when mowgli the lost mancub is. Goodmans parents took up his cause after his death and in the fall of 1925, the kenneth sawyer goodman memorial theatre opened its doors. Goodmans enchanting jungle book delights the ears and eyes. When mary met walt and rudyard rudyard kipling hated chicago. Tony awardwinner mary zimmerman will direct the world premiere. In february 20, the jungle book directoradapter mary zimmerman and music director doug peck held a music workshop which united six chicago swingjazz musicians with six indian instrumentalists. Every seat is good in the albert theatre at the goodman. The jungle book goodman theatre and huntington theatre.
Tony awardwinning director mary zimmerman sees this 1957 musical as a hopeful metaphor for today. Aug 07, 20 chicago the flora and fauna of india shimmer with eyefilling allure in the inventive new stage adaptation of the jungle book, having its premiere at the goodman theater here. Chicagos awardwinning theatre companies choose chicago. Check back weekly for new posts, and if you havent already, buy your tickets to the jungle book now, before its sold out. Heres how mary zimmerman created goodman theatre s the jungle book it took the disney film, kiplings text, and two trips to india to get the story right. Chicago is your guide to shows in chicago s theaters. Disneys jungle book opens at goodman theatre in chicago. The jungle book will be the latest disney musical to make its way to the stage. Goodman theatre 1016 n dearborn st chicago, il theatres live. A standardbearer among the nations regional theaters and the downtown grand poohbah of. A complete production history of goodman theatre from its inception in 1925 to the present day. Jul 11, 20 artistic enough for adults and comprehensible and entertaining enough for kids, jungle book is a lovely piece and a solid retelling of the kipling stories. But his stories were merely the starting point for why mary zimmermans next major project at the goodman theatre is a musical involving the mancub mowgli, the sloth bear baloo, the black panther.
Goodman theatre and huntington theatre company albert ivar goodman theatre. The jungle book opens at the goodman theater the new york. Things to know walking time is about two minutes clarklake is handicapaccessible and on all rail lines except red from the red line, exit. Windy city times news archive doug peck helps jungle book swing evanston native and out musician doug peck is probably working on his highestprofile gig to date. Michael sachs honors late wife with gift to expand the goodman. Jul 10, 20 the jungle book continues through august 11th august 18th at the goodman theatres albert theatre, 170 n. Her writing process, accomplished collaboratively in rehearsals, is always unpredictable and thus risky.
Check back for new posts weekly, and if you havent already, buy your tickets to the jungle book. The jungle book auditions goodman theatre and huntington theatre in new york 0309. Goodman theatre chicago, il theater in loop, chicago. The jungle book continues through august 11th august 18th at the goodman theatre s albert theatre, 170 n. Family activities the jungle book at goodman theatre.
Goodman theatre 1016 n dearborn st chicago il 60610. The jungle book sets off another rumble chicago reader. First off, chicago magazines catey sullivan noted that the material in the. It the oldest and largest nonprofit theatre in the city with big shows as well as new plays. Artistic enough for adults and comprehensible and entertaining enough for kids, jungle book is a lovely piece and a solid retelling of the kipling stories. Audition for the jungle book revised at goodman theatre. Goodman theatre goodman theatre, chicago s oldest and largest notforprofit theater, has won international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs. Goodman theatres the jungle book digs deep but still has fun. Poster art for the jungle book at the goodman theatre, chicago dir. The goodman is teaming up with community organizations to host jungle bookthemed events across chicago. The jungle book, a goodman production enhanced by the participation of disney theatricals, will premiere in june 20, and will include the. King louie in disneys the jungle book by richard m. Heres how mary zimmerman created goodman theatres the. Goodman theatre, producer, by special arrangement with, press agent, casting director, associate producer view their professional profile on theatrical index, including staff, credits, productions, and representation.
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