Following the live announcement last week, TARZAN – The Stage Musical has revealed its cast. The new Australian staging comes to the National Theatre St Kilda from 29 August – 7 September 2025.
Based on the hit Disney animated film, TARZAN – The Stage Musical features iconic music & lyrics by Phil Collins. Expect to hear all the songs from the much-loved 1999 classic including Strangers Like Me, Son of Man, and You’ll Be In My Heart.
In the title role of Tarzan, Joshua Russell (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) leads the company. Making her principal debut as Jane Porter is Emily Robinson (Victorian College of Arts, Music Theatre Company 2024).
The principal cast also includes Sarah Murr (Hadestown, & Juliet) as Kala. Joti Van Carlos Gore (Disney’s Frozen) as Kerchak. Trent Owers (Titaniqué) as Terk. Drew Holmes (Kinky Boots) as Professor Porter, and Nick Eynaud (Sweeney Todd) as the Clayton.
Swinging into the jungle are aerialists and ensemble members Simon Fairweather (Sister Act The Musical), Brittany Ford (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) and Josephine Lopes (West Side Story).
Completing the ensemble are Callum Marshall, Sammy Allsop, Liimei Lim, Matilda Simmons, Adriana Pannuzzo, Emma Wilby, Nicholas Dugdale, Gabriel Marsilli, Arjun Tiwari, Ayril Borce, Patrick Friedlander, and Issy Fox.
The role of Young Tarzan will be played by Daniel Lim and Sebastian Dovey Cribbes.
With book by Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, at its core TARZAN is a story of identity, love, and the universal quest for connection. Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions, the blockbuster musical has enjoyed international acclaim, with over 7 million tickets sold worldwide.
This new staging is presented by Green Room Award-Winning James Terry Collective, having recently won Production of the Year for Kinky Boots the Musical. TARZAN marks their second production this year. This follows the Tony Award-winning revival of The Boys in the Band written by Mart Crowley, its 50th Anniversary since its original staging in Australia.
Bringing TARZAN – The Stage Musical to life are Alister Smith (Director), Claire Healy (Musical Director), Michael Ralph (Choreographer), Matt Heyward (Assistant & Resident Director) and Issy Fox (Assistant Choreographer).
Joining the creative team are Jacob Battista (Set Designer), Bianca Pardo (Costume Designer), Marcello Lo Ricco (Sound Designer), Declan O’Neil (Lighting Designer) and Nick Eynaud (Wigs, Hair & Make-up Designer).
Embark on an unforgettable journey with TARZAN – The Stage Musical this August!
TARZAN – The Stage Musical runs from 29 August – 14 September at The National Theatre, St Kilda.
Tickets are on sale now Ticketek.
Website: https://tarzanstagemusical.com.au/
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Photo credits: Cameron Grant
