‘Bigfoot!’ Review: An Ogre Who Just Wants to Be Friends
8 / 10
Fortunately, he’s been sprung from the giddy minds of his creators, including the comedian Amber Ruffin, and, as played by a terrifically unhinged Grey Henson, barrels his way through the campy musical wielding a stealth charisma. Doused in B-movie vibes and maximum goofiness by the director and choreographer Danny Mefford, his story is one of a humble and misunderstood outcast targeted by ignorance and greed. (“Awww!” would be the desired response from audiences at New York City Center Stage I, where the musical opened on Sunday.)
