Big 1996 - Articles Page 23

Opened: April 28, 1996
Closing: October 13, 1996

Big - 1996 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, with a screenplay by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg

The 1987 hit movie featuring Tom Hanks bursts onstage in this vibrant, funny and touching musical. When frustrated adolescent Josh Baskin wishes he were "big" and wakes up the next morning a 30-year-old man, he discovers there's much more to being an adult than he's bargained for-and learns we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time. A witty, moving, insightful book and a dazzling, energetic, heartfelt, contemporary score make this already classic motion picture fantasy an unforgettable theatrical experience. 'Big' is satisfyingly good. The music of David Shire, the lyrics of Richard Maltby Jr., the book by Jerome Weidman and the choreography by Susan Stroman extol all the values of the grand tradition of musicals. At the Kentucky Center for the Arts.

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Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Announces Their 2011 Season
by Robert Lawlor - Nov 4, 2010


The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has been one of the most unique entertainment venues in the region since it first opened. Offering a fantastic dinner combined with a Broadway-style show, the Way Off Broadway experience is a full evening of leisure and entertainment. But the dinner theatre is only on piece of what makes up Way Off Broadway. In 1996, the theatre opened, what has become, it's wildly popular Children's Theatre. To this day, the Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre is the only children's lunch matinee offered in the area.

UK Tour of BIG THE MUSICAL Postponed
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 2, 2010


According to Whatsonstage.com, the February 14 run of Big -The Musical at the Liverpool Empire has been postponed. As previously reported, the European premiere of the Broadway show BIG - THE MUSICAL will star Tom Chambers, winner of BBC TV's Strictly Come Dancing, and star of Holby City and Waterloo Road, in the role made famous by Tom Hanks in the original feature film. Additional details regarding the postponement have not yet been announced.

Lifeline Theatre Presents WURTHERING HEIGHTS, 9/20-10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 28th anniversary MainStage season of 'Big Stories, Up Close' with the world premiere adaptation of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights,' adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric. Inseparable from childhood, Heathcliff and Cathy believe themselves eternally bound. But when they are brutally torn apart, the resulting course of retribution provides an unflinching look into the cyclic nature of revenge and the unknowable passions of the heart. Travel across Yorkshire's stormy moors with one of literature's darkest antiheroes in this legendary tale of devotion and redemption. An epic love story, re-imagined as a highly physical work of powerful imagery, by the adaptor and director of 'Mariette in Ecstasy.' The show runs approximately two hours with one intermission, and copies of the book will be on sale in the lobby.

Lifeline Theatre Presents WUTHERING HEIGHTS 9/20-10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 28th anniversary MainStage season of 'Big Stories, Up Close' with the world premiere adaptation of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights,' adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric.

11th Hour Kicks Off Season With Production of RENT 11/5-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010


11th Hour Theatre Company is set to take a big leap forward as it opens its sixth season. The all-musical theatre company will open the season with Jonathan Larson's modern classic, Rent.

BWW Interviews: Andrea McArdle Talks ANNIE & Hannigan @ Musical Theatre West
by Don Grigware - Oct 18, 2010


Actress/singer Andrea McArdle made a big splash on Broadway in 1977 as the very first Annie, and has not stopped working since. She has been seen more recently in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express as well as State Fair, and this summer, essayed for the very first time the role of Miss Hannigan in Annie. She is about to repeat Miss Hannigan for Musical Theatre West's production opening in Long Beach on October 30. In our chat she speaks about Annie, Hannigan and other theatrical delights.

Frank Sinatra Jr. and His Big Band Perform in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at The Orleans
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2010


Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at The Orleans Showroom, November 19, 20 and 21.

Goo Goo Dolls Break Own Record For Most Top Ten On Top 40 Chart, Continue Tour
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2010


Best-selling rock band GOO GOO DOLLS have bested their own record for the most Top 10 singles in the history of Billboard's Nielsen BDS-based Adult Top 40 chart, which launched in March 1996.

Goo Goo Dolls Break Own Record For Most Top Ten On Top 40 Chart, Continue Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2010


Best-selling rock band GOO GOO DOLLS have bested their own record for the most Top 10 singles in the history of Billboard's Nielsen BDS-based Adult Top 40 chart, which launched in March 1996.

Arkansas Rep Stages EVITA Through 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


From small town anonymity to big city stardom, the life of Eva Peron reads like an Argentine Cinderella story. But there was no fairy godmother for Evita. She clawed her way to the top using both her beauty and her brains, rising from obscurity to become one of Argentina's most notable and notorious political figures.

Chambers Leads BIG: THE MUSICAL UK Premiere in 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 1, 2010


The European premiere of the Broadway show BIG - THE MUSICAL will star Tom Chambers, winner of BBC TV's Strictly Come Dancing, and star of Holby City and Waterloo Road, in the role made famous by Tom Hanks in the original feature film.

11th Hour Theatre Company Opens 2010-2011 Season with RENT 11/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


11th Hour Theatre Company is taking a big leap forward as it opens its sixth season. The all-musical theatre company is pleased to open the season with Jonathan Larson's modern classic, Rent.

Arkansas Rep Stages EVITA Through 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2010


From small town anonymity to big city stardom, the life of Eva Peron reads like an Argentine Cinderella story. But there was no fairy godmother for Evita. She clawed her way to the top using both her beauty and her brains, rising from obscurity to become one of Argentina's most notable and notorious political figures.

Lifeline Theatre Presents WUTHERING HEIGHTS 9/20-10/31
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2010


Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 28th anniversary MainStage season of 'Big Stories, Up Close' with the world premiere adaptation of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights,' adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric.

Photo Flash: Lifeline Theatre Presents WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010


Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 28th anniversary MainStage season of "Big Stories, Up Close" with the world premiere adaptation of Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights," adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric.

Lifeline Theatre Presents WURTHERING HEIGHTS, 9/20-10/31
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2010


Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 28th anniversary MainStage season of 'Big Stories, Up Close' with the world premiere adaptation of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights,' adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric. Inseparable from childhood, Heathcliff and Cathy believe themselves eternally bound. But when they are brutally torn apart, the resulting course of retribution provides an unflinching look into the cyclic nature of revenge and the unknowable passions of the heart. Travel across Yorkshire's stormy moors with one of literature's darkest antiheroes in this legendary tale of devotion and redemption. An epic love story, re-imagined as a highly physical work of powerful imagery, by the adaptor and director of 'Mariette in Ecstasy.' The show runs approximately two hours with one intermission, and copies of the book will be on sale in the lobby.

11th Hour Theatre Company Opens 2010-2011 Season with RENT 11/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 2010


11th Hour Theatre Company is taking a big leap forward as it opens its sixth season. The all-musical theatre company is pleased to open the season with Jonathan Larson's modern classic, Rent.

Cherie Gil: MASTER CLASS Is Tougher Than DOUBT
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 27, 2010


On its tenth anniversary, the Philippine Opera Company ('La Boheme', 'Harana') brings back its critically acclaimed production of Terrence McNally's 1996 Tony award-winning play 'Master Class', starring Philippine cinema icon Ms. Gil in the role of the opera world's grand dame Maria Callas (1923-1977). Presented in a master class format, the straight play explores what could have transpired inside the opera's classroom with Callas at the Juilliard 1971-72, at the time when the dramatic soprano had already lost her voice.

Lifeline Theatre Extends NEVERWHERE To 7/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2010


Lifeline Theatre has extended its run of the world premiere adaptation of Neil Gaiman's bestselling 1996 urban fantasy novel Neverwhere, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist, to July 18th.

GayCo Productions Presents THE BIG GAYCO FUN SHOW 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2010


Remember when summer was fun, back when 'BP' stood for 'Brad Pitt' and not a greasy gulf? You can keep your Pride buzz going in July when GayCo Productions presents The Big GayCo Fun Show - a variety show of hot twink talent, babydyke standups, and new twists on old camp classics.

GayCo Productions Presents THE BIG GAYCO FUN SHOW 7/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010


Remember when summer was fun, back when 'BP' stood for 'Brad Pitt' and not a greasy gulf? You can keep your Pride buzz going in July when GayCo Productions presents The Big GayCo Fun Show - a variety show of hot twink talent, babydyke standups, and new twists on old camp classics.

Lifeline Theatre Presents WUTHERING HEIGHTS 9/20-10/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2010


Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 28th anniversary MainStage season of 'Big Stories, Up Close' with the world premiere adaptation of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights,' adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric.

Lifeline Theater Co Presents NEVERWHERE, Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Lifeline Theatre concludes its 27th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of Neil Gaiman's bestselling 1996 urban fantasy novel Neverwhere, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist.

Goumba Johnny Joins the Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING For On Night 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010


WKTU Radio host 'Goumba Johnny' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, featuring 'Amazing Race' winner Reichen Lehmkuhl, Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, for one performance only on Friday June 11th. A well known supported of marriage equality, will perform the wedding ceremony of our heroes, Anthony & Andrew... or try to, at least!

Goumba Johnny Joins the Cast of MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING For On Night 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


WKTU Radio host 'Goumba Johnny' will join the cast of My Big Gay Italian Wedding, by Anthony J. Wilkinson, featuring 'Amazing Race' winner Reichen Lehmkuhl, Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, for one performance only on Friday June 11th. A well known supported of marriage equality, will perform the wedding ceremony of our heroes, Anthony & Andrew... or try to, at least!

Big FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Big and what's the order?
Can't Wait
Talk to Her
The Carnival
Zoltar Speaks
This Isn't Me
I Want to Go Home
The Time of Your Life
Fun
Dr. Deathstar
Josh's Welcome
Here We Go Again
Do You Wanna Play Games?
Stars, Stars, Stars
Tavern Foxtrot
Cross the Line
It's Time
Stop, Time
Happy Birthday, Josh
Dancing All the Time
I Want to Know
Coffee, Black
The Real Thing
One Special Man
When You're Big
Skateboard Romance
Your Wish Is Granted
I'm a Kid
I'm a Kid II
I'm a M-O-T-H-E-R
No Problem
Welcome to MacMillan Toys
My Secretary's in Love
There Goes That Music Again
The Product
Little Yellow Duck
A Little Fun
Office Quartet
My Very Best Friend
Let's Not Move Too Fast
Turn Into Something
Not Quite in Love
Little Susan Lawrence
March to the Music
You're Only Young Once
Cross Over the Line
Wha' Da Kids Want?
At the Mall
Happy As I'll Ever Be
Your Choice
The Ballad of Pound Ridge
The Twelve Toys of Christmas
What Is This?
At the Right Time
To Be a Man
Through the Eyes of a Child
Growing Pains
Now I Really Know
We're Gonna Be Fine
Like a Grown-up
Office Romance
She Kissed Me
Move
Say Good Morning to Mom
I'll Think About It Later
You Don't Want to Know
Dish at the Dance
Thirteen
Isn't It Magic?
Big
Port Authority Shuffle
Big Boys
Outta Here!
Turning into Something
Overture
Opening Sequence
Say Good Morning To Mom
You're A Big Boy Now
Time Of Your Life
Fun (Tag)
Welcome To MacMillan Toys
My Secretary's In Love
MacMillan Toys 2
Let's Not Move Too Fast
Do You Want To Play Games?
Stars
Little Susan Lawrence
Cross The Line
It's Time
Stop, Time
The Nightmare
Dancing All The Time
I Want To Know
Coffee, Black
The Real Thing
Josh's "big"/Ballet
We're Gonna Be Fine

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Big - 1996 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Daniel Jenkins
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Crista Moore
1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical John Weidman
1996 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1996 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical John Weidman
1996 Tony Awards Best Choreography Susan Stroman
1996 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Shire
1996 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Richard Maltby, Jr
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Brett Tabisel
1996 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Crista Moore

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