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Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 24 West Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

Big Fish

Closed May 5, 2013

Much of what the audience sees unfolding on stage is best compared to old-fashioned magic and sleight of hand. It's a wonderful feeling to be lost in the moment of each character's imagination.

Kate Baldwin, female lead in BIG FISH

Why See Big Fish?

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel BIG FISH by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 film written by John August, is currently enjoying it's premiere, pre-Broadway run at the Oriental Theatre. The production, which stars Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin as Sandra Bloom, alongside Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz as Edward Bloom, will run through May 5.

Directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, the production is the very first stage re-imagining of this vibrant and heart-felt story., described as as "a rollicking fantasy set in the American South" by the production's producers.

"Overflowing with heart, humor and imagination, BIG FISH is a tribute to the power of dreaming big... and the unpredictable adventure of life itself."

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Additional Information

Dates

Opening night: 2 April 2013

Audience

Suitable for all ages

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Norbert Leo Butz - Edward Bloom

Kate Baldwin - Sandra Bloom

Bobby Steggert - Will Bloom

Krystal Joy Brown - Josephine Bloom

Zachary Unger - Young Will

Ryan Andes - Karl The Giant

Ben Crawford - Don Price

J. C. Montgomery - Dr. Bennett

Creative

Andrew Lippa - Music

Andrew Lippa - Lyrics

Susan Stroman - Director

Susan Stroman - Choreographer

Julian Crouch - Scenic Design



Daniel Wallace - Original Book

Tim Burton - Director of the original Motion Picture

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