Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. The story shifts between two timelines. In the present-day real world, sixty-year-old Edward Bloom faces his mortality while his son prepares to become a father himself. In the storybook past, Edward ages from a teenager, encountering a Witch, a Giant, a Mermaid, and the love of his life, Sandra. The stories meet as Will discovers the secret his father never revealed. Overflowing with heart and humor, Big Fish is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.
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2 Pianos 4 Hands
North Coast Repertory Theatre (12/11 - 12/31) | |
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Louisa Gillis
North Coast Repertory Theatre (1/14 - 2/8) | |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat Jan 10 9pm
Quinn's Lighthouse (1/10 - 1/10) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in San Jose, CA! On May 05, 2026
Center for the Performing Arts (5/5 - 5/5) | |
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The Recipe
La Jolla Playhouse (2/10 - 3/22) | |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat Jan 3 9pm
Quinn's Lighthouse (1/3 - 1/3) | |
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Comedy Oakland at The Elbo Room Thur Jan 8th 8pm
Elbo Room Jack London (1/8 - 1/8) | |
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Comedy Oakland at The Lumpia Company Fri Jan 2 7:30pm
The Lumpia Company (1/2 - 1/2) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Redding, CA!
Cascade Theatre (5/2 - 5/2) | |
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