6 Sensational Shows On Broadway

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Disney's new stage versionĀ of its 1999 animated film about the famous ape-man plays more like a theme-park ride than a Broadway musical. But director Bob Crowley's design--lush vine forests, undulating waters, shape-shifting plants--and the aerial choreography, from the creator of off-Broadway's De La Guarda troupe, make it the most visually enthralling show since The Lion King. It would be nice to take an elephant gun to the stodgy script--but why monkey with a sure hit?

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