TARZAN: The Broadway Adventure

TARZAN: The Broadway Adventure. Published by Disney Press. Written by Michael Lassell. Hardcover, 160 pages.

"Tarzan: The Broadway Adventure" is an intimate backstage look at the five-year development process of Tarzan, from early concept drawings to auditions and exploratory flying workshops, through rehearsals and previews, and even to the gala opening night. The book features never-before-published photography of the cast at work as well as a look at the collaboration among the members of the creative team. Tarzan: The Broadway Adventure features the photos of three amazing photographers: acclaimed Broadway production photographer Joan Marcus, revolutionary sports photographer Heinz Kluetmeier and stylized portraits by renowned photographer Ruven Afanador.

The book gives the reader a peek at the production from the inside, a story that isn’t told anywhere else. In this colorful volume are exquisite costume and set design sketches and models as well as images of the set in all stages of its development. The book conveys the full beauty of the show’s unequalled drama and offers readers unique insight into a process few will ever see. It’s the next best thing to a front-row seat.