“I strongly believe that theater is at its best when it is working metaphorically by representing an idea.”
“I strongly believe that theater is at its best when it is working metaphorically by representing an idea.”
harbored fantasea
Creative Director Steve Davison explains the origins of the Tokyo DisneySea spectacular The Legend of Mythica
BEHIND THE GREEN ROOM: PHIL COLLINS
EXCLUSIVE interview with Disney Legend Phil Collins and his work for TARZAN
making waves (again)
An exclusive interview with Imagineering’s Kathy Mangum on the revival of a Disneyland classic with a new story: Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
BEHIND THE GREEN ROOM
A comprehensive look at the story behind TARZAN - The Broadway Musical with the Director, Writer, Choreographer, Music Producer, Sound Designer, Special Creatures Designer and Ariel Designer
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TALES FROM THE LAUGHING PLACE
With Josh Strickland flying across the cover the focus of this issue is the creation of the TARZAN musical for Broadway. Featuring interviews with the entire creative team including director Bob Crowley, writer David Henry Hwang, aerial designer Pichon Baldinu, choreographer Meryl Tankard, music producer Paul Bogaev and special creatures designer Ivo Coveney. In addition there is an article about the use of sound effects in the show with Academy Award winning sound designer Lon Bender. Capping off the TARZAN series is an extensive interview with world-renowned musician and Disney Legend Phil Collins. You won’t find a more comprehensive anthology of articles about the production of TARZAN anywhere else.
Other stories featured include: the creation of The Legend of Mythica daytime aquatic parade for Tokyo DisneySea with show producer Steve Davison; Under the surface of Disneyland’s Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage with Walt Disney Imagineering’s Kathy Mangum and a look back at the critically acclaimed Festival of Fools show based on Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame that ran over a decade ago.
Bob Crowley. Director and Scenic/Costume designer TARZAN - The Broadway Musical
BEHIND THE GREEN ROOM: Meet the creative team of Tarzan - The Broadway Musical: Bob Crowley, David Henry Hwang, Ivo Coveney, Paul Bogaev, Pichón Baldinu, Meryl Tankard, Lon Bender and an exclusive interview with PHIL COLLINS. sailor made: The new roles for Captain Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean. CHARACTER TRAITS: Introducing a new series about Disney’s recent animated films in the theme parks. WE HAVE A PLAY FOR YOU: Disneyland’s Hunchback of Notre Dame Festival of Fools show remembered. HARBORED FANTASEA: The Legend of Mythica at Tokyo DisneySea with Steve Davison. ENCOUNTERED EVEREST: A photo essay on Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s E-Ticket Expedition Everest including the Grand Opening event. making waves (again): Under the surface of the upcoming Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland. A Driving Lesson: A different route telling the history of Disney’s ‘cars’. a little golf, anyone? The Fantasia Gardens and Winter-Summerland mini-golf courses at Walt Disney World.
the tales of Issue 7: