Bigfoot! A New Musical
Closing: April 12, 2026Bigfoot! A New Musical - 2026 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
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Set in the town of Muddirt, a glow-in-the-dark oasis that exists somewhere between a chemical dump site and a nuclear power plant, BIGFOOT! is a larger-than-life musical tale of corrupt politicians, small town paranoia, and misunderstood youth. When that youth happens to be eight feet tall, innocent, and in dire need of electrolysis, it makes him more than a target. It makes him the subject of a can’t miss can’t-myth musical comedy.
Bigfoot! A New Musical - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast
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Review: Bigfoot! Gives Musical Theater a Brand-New Outcast and Lots of Punchlines
2 / 10
Ruffin’s fingerprints are all over the musical’s barrage of punchy one-liners, but much like the mayor’s ploy, it’s not enough to distract from the overall flimsiness. Everything in the writing, and in Danny Mefford’s direction, is geared toward quick laughs, which only magnifies the unattended details: sloppy lyrics with lazy rhymes, music that ignores the aural gifts of the Reagan era, and unpunctuated beats of slapstick.
Bigfoot Review
4 / 10
It might baffle people to learn that Amber Ruffin, celebrated comedy talk show writer and host as well as Tony-nominated librettist for “Some Like It Hot,” spent a dozen years with two co-creators putting together “Bigfoot.’ I wondered whether it was the creative team’s reputation that drew in performers with such impressive track records – Henson, Tony nominee for Mean Girls, and the last Elf; Crystal Lucas-Perry, Tony nominee for Ain’t No Mo, and a revelation as John Adams in 1776; Jason Tam, six-time Broadway veteran, last seen as the Squip in Be More Chill. They do a fine job with parts that are just not as good as their best material. I remember when Alex Moffat, SNL alumnus, made his Broadway debut in “The Cottage” three years ago, how his aberrant acrobatics were among the highlights of that comedy. But in a scene in “Bigfoot” that sounds similar – the mayor keeps on shooting himself by accident all over his body – it was not so much a moment of low comedy, as just a low moment.
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by Gillian Blum - March 1, 2026
BIGFOOT! A NEW MUSICAL opened Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage, and critics are sharing their reviews of the new musical comedy, running now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at produciton photos of the Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now playing at New York City Center Stage. The show features Grey Henson and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2026
You can now get a first look at footage from the new Off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, now in previews at New York City Center Stage I. The production is written by Amber Ruffin, Kevin Sciretta, and David A. Schmoll.
by Josh Sharpe - February 19, 2026
Writer Amber Ruffin recently visited The View to discuss Bigfoot! A New Musical, which is currently in previews off-Broadway at New York City Center. Watch the segment now.
by Josh Sharpe - February 13, 2026
On Friday morning, Bigfoot! star Grey Henson donned his furry costume for a visit to TODAY, appearing on the morning show alongside writer Amber Ruffin to promote the new musical. Watch their interview and see Henson in costume now.
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2026
The highly anticipated Off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT! released first-look photos of Tony Award nominee Grey Henson as the titular character. Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - February 4, 2026
Tony Award nominee Amber Ruffin, co-writer of the off-Broadway musical Bigfoot!, recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the project and her introduction to music as a child. Check out the interview now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2026
Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances off-Broadway. See rehearsal photos!
by Nicole Rosky - January 28, 2026
Featuring lyrics by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Amber Ruffin, a book by Ruffin and Kevin Sciretta, music by David Schmoll and direction and choreography by Danny Mefford, Bigfoot! will begin performances on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ahead of an official opening night on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Watch in this video as they all explain what the hilarious new musical is all about.
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2026
Last week, the cast and creative team of the new musical BIGFOOT! took a break from rehearsals to meet the press. The production opens off-Broadway this year. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 8, 2026
Benson Drive Productions has revealed the complete cast for Bigfoot! the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. See rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - December 8, 2025
Initial casting has been announced for the off-Broadway production of BIGFOOT!, the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2025
BIGFOOT!, a new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta will premiere off-Broadway this spring at New York City Center Stage I.
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Bigfoot! A New Musical - 2026 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations
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| 2026 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL | Bigfoot |
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