The Missing Ingredients in ‘King Kong the Musical’

Yeah, I was pretty disappointed too, pal. Image: Joan Marcus.

King Kong is a character firmly entrenched in American myth. Ever since he first swatted at biplanes from atop the Empire State Building in 1933, Kong has been part of American culture. He is iconic and instantly recognizable, and he is part of our nomenclature. To be labeled “King Kong” is to be at the top of the food chain, the undisputed master of your domain.