![Playhouse 22 Presents "Big Fish"](https://www.newjerseystage.com/events2018/BigFish.jpg "Playhouse 22 Presents "Big Fish"")
(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community Theater, presents Big Fish, a musical by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa and the book by screenwriter John August. The show runs June 8 though 24. The production is directed by Richard P. Butler, choreography Angela Ricci, and music direction by Mark McGee.
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Pictures film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish centers on the mystical journey of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward's incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales.
Big Fish is a musical featuring direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman (The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), music and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party) and a new book by esteemed screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can), Tony nominee Kate Baldwin (Giant, Finian’s Rainbow) and Tony nominee Bobby Steggert (Giant, Ragtime) lead the cast of amazing characters.
Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is an extraordinary new Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that's richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.
Playhouse 22’s performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees at 3:00pm. Tickets are $22/adults and $20/seniors and students, and can be purchased online at Playhouse22.org; calling the Box Office at (732) 254-3939; or at the door on the day of the performance.
Guests are invited to join the cast and crew for a special opening night reception, sponsored by the East Brunswick Stop and Shop to be held after the June 8 performance.
Playhouse 22 is conveniently located at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
