"Animals, Animals" from Me...Jane - A Play About Jane Goodall - at the Kennedy Center!
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In rehearsal: Young Jane Goodall (Erin Weaver) along with her special toy chimpanzee Jubilee sing about...what else? Animals, animals! "Me...Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall": In this brand new musical adaptation, join a young Dr. Jane Goodall and her special toy chimpanzee Jubilee as they learn about the world around them and the importance of protecting all living species. Was performed at the Kennedy Center November 18 - December 10, 2017.
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