About This Show

A rollicking fantasy set in the American South, BIG FISH centers on the charismatic Edward Bloom, whose impossible stories of his epic adventures frustrate his son Will. As Edward’s final chapter approaches, Will embarks on his own journey to find out who his father really is, unraveling the man from the myth, the truth from the tall tales. Starring Norbert Leo Butz.

BIG FISH is directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa, a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August, scenic design by Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Julian Crouch, costume design by five-time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by two-time Tony Award winner Donald Holder, sound design by Los Angeles Drama Critics Award winner Jon Weston, with sound design by Drama Desk Award winner Benjamin Pearcy for 59 Productions.

Show Details

Dates: First Preview: April 2, 2013 Opening Night: April 21, 2013 Final Performance: May 5, 2013
Location: James M. Nederlander Theatre, Illinois

24 W Randolph St,

Chicago,

60601

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