BIG FISH
Book by JOHN AUGUST
Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on the novel BIG FISH by Daniel Wallace
and the Columbia Pictures film screenplay
written by John August
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This sweeping musical untangles the mythic life of Edward Bloom through the grand, bedtime wonders he spins for his son, Will. As Edward watches his own twilight approach, Will races against the clock to sift truth from shadow, desperate to know the real man behind the magic before the curtain falls. Floating on the sweet, sun-warmed currents of Alabama charm, Big Fish honors the boundless power of a story well-told while gently exploring the beautiful, tangled depths of a father and son's love.
Performances
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. - Pay-What-You-Can
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Friday, July 17, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. - Opening Night
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Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - Matinee
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - Matinee
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
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Friday, July 24, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - Matinee
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Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. - Matinee
Cast
Edward: Brent Jones*
Sandra: Lindsey Jones*
Young Will: Avery May
Will: Kolby Stone
Josephine: Emily Seale
Karl – the Giant: Andrew Maughan
Amos: Joshua DeBell
Witch: Ally Skelton
Jenny Hill: Sarah Kathryn Bonds Ethridge
Don Price/Ashton Mayor: Eli Sims
Zacky Price/Will Understudy: Brady Taylor
Doctor Bennett: Carol DeVelice*
Red Fang: Logan Spradley
Alabama Lambs: Sophia Allen and Courtney Dover
Fisherman/Edward Understudy: Colton Crowe
USO Tappers: Sophia Allen, Sarah Kathryn Bonds Ethridge, Courtney Dover, Allison East, Libby Long, and Ally Skelton
Ensemble: Baker Jones, Benjamin Walker, Finley Johnson, Donald Falls II, Ben Stamps, Jennifer Browning, JoQuez Shepard, Libby Long, Legend Newsome, Molly Kerr, Allison East, Joseph Eatmon
* - Members of the Theatre Tuscaloosa All Star Cast
Production Credits
Executive Producer/Director - Michael Walker
Musical Director - Leslie Poss
Technical Director - Wheeler Kincaid
Choreographer - Cole Cabiness*
Stage Manager - Ashlyn Lambert
Scenic Design - Therrin Eber
Lighting Design - Caleb Stroman
Costume Design - Jeanette Waterman
Props Design - Joey Lay
Sound Design - Eat My Beats
Managing Director - Adam Miller
Audience Services Manager - Sophie Webber
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the running time of the production?
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Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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Will there be an intermission?
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Yes.
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Should I bring the kids?
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This show is appropriate for all ages, but children 10 and older will find it most engaging.
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What themes are explored in the play?
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Family, home, father-son relationships, family legends, and love
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Does the play’s text contain offensive language?
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There are three uses of mild, adult words.
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Does the play contain violence?
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In one scene a man is beaten up, and in another scene a mob threatens to hang a man.
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Does the play contain the use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs?
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No.
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Does the play contain nudity or other adult situations?
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There is no nudity and nothing more adult than a kiss.
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