Coming to the Taft Theatre this Month:
The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS, February 16-25, 2019 at the Taft Theatre.
Adapted from the classic Disney animated film, this musical features a host of colorful characters and famous songs from the animated movie. Based on the works of Rudyard Kipling, the “Man-Cub” Mowgli, bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human. You won’t want to miss this culturally-infused and spectacular Disney classic!
In an effort to increase cultural diversity, as the production is set in the jungle of India, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is collaborating with various local groups to comprehensively infuse the production with Indian culture, in order to authenticate the production in a culturally-relevant and educational manner.
TCT has hired a Cultural Consultant and Associate Choreographer, Ms. Anupa Mirle, to focus on Indian authenticity within DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS.
Showtimes for DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS include:
Saturday, February 16 at 2 PM* (this performance is signed for the hearing impaired)
Saturday, February 16 at 5 PM (this is a designated Sensory-Friendly performance)
Sunday, February 17 at 2 PM and 5 PM
Friday, February 22 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 23 at 2 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, February 24 at 2 PM and 5 PM
All of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Broadway-style Main Stage productions, including DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS, are performed in the historic
Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati.
Tickets start at $10. 1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.
School performances of DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS will be held February 18-22 & 25, 2019 during the day time hours.
TCT’s Sensory-Friendly performance on Saturday, February 16 at 5 PM is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges. Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimalized.
For details about how to purchase tickets to TCT’s school or Sensory-Friendly performances, visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.
Giveaway:
Would you like to WIN 4 vouchers to see the show? Make sure you leave a comment on this post on our Facebook page to get entered to WIN! Winner will be drawn Friday, February 8th! Good Luck!!!!
Photo Credits:
Danielle Meo as Kaa the Snake and Will Graber as Mowgli from The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 2010 production of DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS.
