The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
TARZAN
the Stage Musical Based on the Disney Film
Music & Lyrics by Phil Collins
Book by David Henry Hwang
Directed by Kristina Saldaña & Perrin Swanson
Vocal Directed by Michael Crider
Choreography by Victoria Tiger
July 18, 19, 25, 26, 31, August 1 & 2 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 20 & 27 at 2:00 PM
ABOUT THE PLAY
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory, and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts.
Starring Casey Abdool, Reyna Abdool, Sophia Bertram, Jacob Cota, Stella Destefani, Jesus Fidel, Bobby Gamez, Jose Gutierrez-Reyes, Jeremiah Heitman, Cameron Kovac, Justine Luevano, Ruth Luna, Angel J. Martinez, Amelia Mejia-Gonzales, Alex Mitts, Tessa Ogles, Nick Ono, Grace Piercy, Shawn Rader, and Auria Shamblin
Tickets are $25 General Admission, $20 Seniors and Students. VIP TABLES are $75 and include a front row table for 2 guests, snack basket, and fresh-popped popcorn.
TARZAN Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
Refund/Exchange Policy: Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another show date. Please respond to your confirmation email at least 48 hours in advance. Emailing less than 48 hours in advance is subject to availability. No tickets will be transferred after the event starts.
Health and Safety COVID Policies: Masks are optional and guests are encouraged to stay home if they are ill or have recently been exposed to Covid or other illnesses.
Running Time: 2 hours with one 15 minute intermission
Age Range: This show is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Late Policy: Due to the intimate size of our theater, we unfortunately are not able to seat late patrons. Thank you for your understanding.
Additional Information About this Show: The use of video or audio recording including still photos is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Photos may be taken pre- and post-show and at intermission.
Date & Time
Jul 18 - Aug 2, 2025
Venue Details
The Empty Space
5417 Woodmere DriveBakersfield, California 93313
