John Kander is an endless well of musical talent that suddenly surprises with something so extraordinary that one is awe struck watching and listening to what is currently gracing the stage at the Vineyard Theatre. Stroman’s choreography is balletic and elegant. It all adds up to one enthralling experience in the theater.”

Stroman offers an exquisite synthesis of drama, dance, and music. Stroman’s eloquent choreography speaks volumes without saying a word.Īll the dancers display the inventive wit, emotive force, and unsurpassed beauty that characterize the show. The sublime cast of dancers beautifully evoke this half a century spanning love story.ĭon’t miss this chance to see Yazbeck and Dvorovenko up close in an intimate space like the Vineyard.” “AN ENCHANTING, GORGEOUS NEW DANCE MUSICAL! Like such hallowed predecessors as Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. “Tony Yazbeck is a complete, romantic dancing actor, or acting dancer, Peter Friedman is excellent.”ĭvorovenko is light on her feet and powerful. “KANDER’S MUSIC IS SWEEPING AND BEAUTIFUL! Gets to dance his heart out in “The Beast in the Jungle.” Tony Yazbeck, an underused treasure in American musical theater, “COMPOSER JOHN KANDER HAS LOST NONE OF HIS GIFT FOR MELODIES OR HIS POWER TO ENCHANT.īoy does this production - and Kander’s gorgeous music - have a lot to show for itself.” “EXTRAORDINARILY CREATIVE AND STUNNINGLY PORTRAYED!

Listen to our “Theatre Uncorked” podcast with John Kander, David Thompson, and John Kander With a waltz-inspired instrumental score, and dazzling choreography that traverses the worlds of ballet and contemporary dance, this powerful and romantic tale of love and loss reunites the remarkable creative team behind The Vineyard’s acclaimed THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, and features Tony Award nominee Tony Yazbeck (ON THE TOWN), former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Irina Dvorovenko (“The Americans”), Tony Award nominee Peter Friedman (RAGTIME), and Teagle F. Inspired by Henry James’ classic 1903 novella, THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE is the story of John Marcher, a man haunted by personal demons, whose great yet unfulfilled love affair with an unforgettable woman spans decades and continents. From legendary composer John Kander (CABARET, CHICAGO), Tony Award-nominated playwright David Thompson (STEEL PIER, AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND), and five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman (THE PRODUCERS, CONTACT), comes a stunningly original new work - fusing dance, drama, and music.

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