John August

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES & More Lead Philadelphia's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Real Women Have Curves and more.

PCS Theater Will Present BIG FISH on Main Stage at Players Club of Swarthmore
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

PCS Theater will present BIG FISH, the Broadway musical based on Daniel Wallace's novel and Tim Burton's film, at Players Club of Swarthmore, directed by Kayla Bowe with music direction by Jeff Smith.

Photos: First look at Mount Vernon Nazarene University Theatre’s BIG FISH
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 27, 2026

Join MVNU Theatre for Big Fish, a sweeping, magical, and deeply heartfelt story about love, memory, and the power of the stories we tell. Edward Bloom is a legendary storyteller, known for spinning fantastical tales filled with witches, giants, circus towns, and impossible adventures. To Edward, these stories are truth wrapped in wonder—but to his practical son, Will, they feel like exaggerations that stand between them and a real connection. As Edward’s life draws to a close, Will embarks on a journey through these myths to discover the man behind the magic, learning that sometimes the most extraordinary stories carry the deepest truths. Overflowing with imaginative visuals, whimsical characters, and a soaring score by Andrew Lippa, Big Fish is a celebration of imagination, legacy, and the enduring power of love. Hilarious, tender, and breathtaking, this musical invites audiences to laugh, cry, and fall in love with a life well told.

Spotlight: BIG FISH at Theatre444
by BWW Special Offer - Aug 25, 2025

Don’t Miss Out – BIG FISH Hits the Stage at Theatre444! Theatre444 will present the beloved Broadway Musical, Big Fish with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa; book by John August.

BIG FISH to be Presented at Theatre444 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025

Theatre444, known for presenting high-quality musical productions that are not often seen on the regional stage, will present its upcoming production of Big Fish. Learn more!

BIG FISH to be Presented at Theatre444 in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

Theatre444 will present the beloved Broadway Musical, Big Fish with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa; book by John August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

BIG FISH and More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

Theatre Tuscaloosa's 2025-26 season, Finding Home, will feature three plays and two musicals in the Bean-Brown Theatre with a special season add-on celebration event. Learn more here!

Theatre444 to Hold Auditions for BIG FISH in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

Theatre444 will hold auditions for the beloved Broadway Musical, Big Fish with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa; book by John August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Patrick Wilson to Lead Industry Reading of Revised BIG FISH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

A private industry reading will be presented a newly revised version of the musical Big Fish. The reading will star two-time Tony Award nominee Patrick Wilson in the lead role of Edward Bloom.

Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.

The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio Kicks Off 40th Season With BIG FISH
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will open its 2024-2025 season with the musical Big Fish, running from September 12-29, 2024, in Studio One at the Vern Riffe Center.

Review: BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jun 24, 2024

What did our critic think of BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre?

Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway's BIG FISH
by Jerri Shafer - Jun 13, 2024

A new musical - An Adventure as BIG as Life Itself! Big Fish revolves around the relationship between Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman, and his adult son Will. The story shifts between two timelines. In the I’m present-day real world, sixty-year-old Edward Bloom faces his mortality while his son, Will, prepares to become a father himself.

Review: Arts in Motion's Production of BIG FISH at the IPAC
by Peter Nason - May 17, 2024

BIG FISH is perhaps the ultimate Father’s Day musical, which is why I found it so ironic that I saw the Arts in Motion production of it the day before Mother’s Day. 

BIG FISH, HYPE MAN & More Set for Cain Park's 2024 Alma Theater Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024

Cain Park is embarking on an ambitious and diverse Alma Theater season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: YAA's BIG FISH at Strathmore
by Itai Yasur - Mar 25, 2024

Young Artists of America's BIG FISH was a night to remember for the next generation of singers, dancers and musicians.

OpenStage to Present BIG FISH - Small Cast Edition This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2024

OpenStage is set to present Big Fish - Small Cast Edition, with book by John August, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Andrew Lippa on Being One of The Heroes of The Story for his Musical BIG FISH
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 20, 2024

Composer Andrew Lippa is probably best known for his musical The Addams Family but his work spans far beyond that one show. He wrote additional songs for the Broadway production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and wrote the off-Broadway version of The Wild Party.

Lipsomb University Theatre's Emotional and Whimsical BIG FISH THE MUSICAL
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 5, 2023

On its surface, there is so much about which to alternately fall in love with/wonder quizzically about in Big Fish, the musical with book by John August (based on his screenplay for the 2003 film version) and a score by Andrew Lippa, that there’s no wonder the show had trouble finding its audience on Broadway but now has proven tremendously popular among theaters all over the country.

Temple Theaters Presents BIG FISH the Musical This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023

TEMPLE THEATERS presents BIG FISH, a musical based on the award-winning novel and Tim Burton film. Explore family, fabulism, and the power of storytelling. Don't miss this captivating production in Philadelphia.