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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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Major Sabu Retrospective Held at Japan Society
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2011


Born Hiroyuki Tanaka (1964), Sabu is the cult auteur of 'punk n' roll,' alternative comedies, often imitated, never equaled, and far too rarely shown in the U.S. since his 1996 feature debut, Non-Stop a.k.a DANGAN Runne

InDepth InterView: Idina Menzel Talks GLEE, WICKED, RENT, TV Special & More
by Robert Diamond - Jan 21, 2011


Today, we have perhaps the biggest Broadway star of the modern era, having appeared in the three most iconic theatre-related enterprises in entertainment in each of the last three decades, having lead roles in the original casts of Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1996 rock musical RENT, a Best Actress Tony Award for her work in Stephen Schwartz's megahit WICKED, and now a recurring role on Fox's hit 2011 Golden Globe-winning musical comedy series GLEE - the amply gifted and endearing Idina Menzel. In this exclusive interview we discuss her US concert tour with Oscar-winning maestro Marvin Hamlisch - as well as what she will be singing in their NY Philharmonic performance on February 5th - as well as new motherhood, new music and what she would like to do on the future - on Broadway, on GLEE and beyond! Plus, what does she think of TV daughter Lea Michele taking on her signature RENT tune coming up on GLEE?

ATC Presents THE BIG MEAL 2/3-3/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2011


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 26th season with the World Premiere of The Big Meal, written by New York Times 2010 Outstanding Playwright Award-winner Dan LeFranc and directed by Dexter Bullard.

ATC Presents THE BIG MEAL 2/3-3/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2011


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 26th season with the World Premiere of The Big Meal, written by New York Times 2010 Outstanding Playwright Award-winner Dan LeFranc and directed by Dexter Bullard.

Photo Flash: Way Off Broadway Presents 101 DALMATIANS
by BWW Photo Special - Jan 10, 2011


The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre first opened in 1996 and since then has become a popular entertainment destination for families looking for a fun weekend activity, it has also become a great spot for birthday parties and school trips. Each show that has appeared on the stage has been an original musical adaptation of a popular children's story or fairytale written specifically for Way Off Broadway. With the first show of the 2011 Season, things will be changing in The Children's Theatre. For the first time, a Disney production will come to life on the Way Off Broadway stage when Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids opens on January 29th kicking off the new season.

101 Dalmatians Opens Way Off Broadway's 2011 Children's Theatre Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2011


The Way Off Broadway Children's Theatre first opened in 1996 and since then has become a popular entertainment destination for families looking for a fun weekend activity, it has also become a great spot for birthday parties and school trips.

Photo Flash: Red Dog Squadron's GREEDY, 1/8-29
by BWW Photo Special - Dec 20, 2010


Five people struggle with greed, hope, desire and integrity in the wake of an emailed plea for money that promises big returns. Is it a scam or a golden opportunity? RED DOG SQUADRON presents the West Coast premiere of greedy by Karl Gajdusek. RED DOG SQUADRON co-artistic director James Roday directs a cast that includes Amanda Detmer, Kurt Fuller, Peter Mackenzie, Ivana Milicevic, Brad Raider and Roday's co-star on the USA series psych, Maggie Lawson. The limited four-week engagement takes place at the El Centro Theatre, January 8-29.

Major Sabu Retrospective Held at Japan Society
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2010


Born Hiroyuki Tanaka (1964), Sabu is the cult auteur of 'punk n' roll,' alternative comedies, often imitated, never equaled, and far too rarely shown in the U.S. since his 1996 feature debut, Non-Stop a.k.a DANGAN Runne

Lord Of The Dance 3D Opens Worldwide 3/17
by Sophie Schulman - Dec 8, 2010


Since its premiere in 1996, LORD OF THE DANCE has been captivating audiences and critics around the globe and has grossed over oen billion dollars worldwide. Now fans around the globe will have a once in a lifetime opportunity, when the world famous LORD OF THD DANCE and its creator, producer, director, and star Michael Flatley, are brought to the big screen in 3D for a limited engagement. Unprecedented access to Flatley's performance gives the viewer an unparalleled sense of the scale of the show as never seen before.

Red Dog Squadron Presents greedy 1/8-29, 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 6, 2010


Five people struggle with greed, hope, desire and integrity in the wake of an emailed plea for money that promises big returns.

Frank Sinatra Jr. and His Big Band Perform in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at The Orleans
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 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.

11th Hour Theatre Company Opens 2010-2011 Season with RENT, Closes 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 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.

Frank Sinatra Jr. and His Big Band Perform in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at The Orleans
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 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.

11th Hour Kicks Off Season With Production of RENT 11/5-21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 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.

11th Hour Theatre Company Opens 2010-2011 Season with RENT 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 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.

11th Hour Theatre Company Opens 2010-2011 Season with RENT 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 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.

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.

Big FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Big have there been?
Big has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1996, Broadway which opened in 1996 and West End which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Big been nominated for?
Big has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical for John Weidman, Best Choreography for Susan Stroman, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Shire, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Richard Maltby, Jr.
What awards has Big been nominated for?
Big has been nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for John Weidman and Best Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
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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