GIANT
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Music Box Theatre
Opened on Broadway: March 23, 2026 Closing: June 28, 2026 Performances: 14 (as of 4/5/26) Director: Nicholas Hytner Writer: Mark Rosenblatt Runtime: 2hr 20min. (1 intermission) Opening Night/Current Cast:
For Dahl: David Manis For Jessie: Annie Hagg For Tom: Geoffrey Cantor & Paul O'Brien For Felicity: Eleanor Handley For Hallie: Annie Hagg & Eleanor Handley For Wally: Geoffrey Cantor & Paul O'Brien |
Synopsis:
Based on the real-life events surrounding the publication of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Giant is a sharp, provocative new play set in the summer of 1983. The story follows the world-famous author (John Lithgow) as he hunkers down with his family and his long-suffering British and American publishers to edit his latest masterpiece.
The high-stakes weekend quickly turns explosive when a controversial article written by Dahl sparks a public outcry. As the pressure from the press and the public mounts, the group is forced to confront the gap between the beloved children's author and the man behind the desk. Written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner, Giant is a gripping exploration of celebrity, legacy, and the "giant" personalities that shape our culture.
Based on the real-life events surrounding the publication of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Giant is a sharp, provocative new play set in the summer of 1983. The story follows the world-famous author (John Lithgow) as he hunkers down with his family and his long-suffering British and American publishers to edit his latest masterpiece.
The high-stakes weekend quickly turns explosive when a controversial article written by Dahl sparks a public outcry. As the pressure from the press and the public mounts, the group is forced to confront the gap between the beloved children's author and the man behind the desk. Written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner, Giant is a gripping exploration of celebrity, legacy, and the "giant" personalities that shape our culture.
