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Based on the novel Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The production is based on the 2003 Broadway staging by the Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Deaf West Theatre. Huckleberry Finn narrates the story of Huck, a young man who takes a long journey to accompany an escaped slave named Jim more...

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Original Cast


René Auberjonois, known for his diverse career in theater, film, and television, was part of the original Broadway cast of Big River, showcasing his versatile talent on stage more...
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Woman in Shanty

Patti Cohenour, who portrayed Mary Jane in Big River, has had an illustrious career on Broadway, with notable roles including Christine in Phantom and Signora Naccarelli in LCT's Light in the Piazza, and has been recognized with nominations and awards such as the Tony and Drama Desk. more...
Susan Wilkes
(Applause Books)

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Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Big River — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Ron Richardson
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Daniel H. Jenkins
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Rene Auberjonois
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Goodman
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Bob Gunton
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical John Short
1985 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Patti Cohenour
1985 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Ron Richardson
1985 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Rene Auberjonois
1985 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Daniel H. Jenkins

Production Team

Ann Belsky Make-Up Designer
Angela Gari Hair Designer
Heidi Landesman Scenic Designer
Steven Margoshes Orchestrator
Patricia McGourty Costume Designer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Richard Riddell Lighting Designer
Danny Troob Orchestrator
Linda Twine Musical Director
Janet Watson Choreographer

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