Big
Musical - Original
Shubert Theatre
- First Preview: April 8, 1996
- Opening Date: April 28, 1996
- Closing Date: October 13, 1996
- Previews: 22
- Performances: 193
Lyrics: Richard Maltby, Jr.
Music: David Shire
Book: John Weidman
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Josh Baskin wakes up in the body of a thirty-something man, finding unexpected success as a toy executive with a girlfriend, in this musical adaptation of the 1988 film.
Opening Night Cast
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Jon Cypher | MacMillan |
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Daniel Jenkins | Josh Baskin |
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Crista Moore | Susan |
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Barbara Walsh | Mrs. Baskin |
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Gene Weygandt | Paul |
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Brett Tabisel | Billy |
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Patrick Levis | Young Josh |
Opening Night Production Credits
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John Weidman | Book |
| David Shire | Music | |
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Richard Maltby, Jr. | Lyrics |
| Mike Ockrent | Director | |
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Susan Stroman | Choreographer |
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Robin Wagner | Scenic Design |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1995 - 1996
Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk
Jack: A Night on the Town with John Barrymore
The Play's the Thing
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Daniel Jenkins | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Crista Moore | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | John Weidman | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Brett Tabisel | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Lyrics | Richard Maltby, Jr. | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Music | David Shire | Nominee |
| 1996 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Theatre World Award | Brett Tabisel | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Actress in a Musical | Crista Moore | Nominee |
| 1996 | Book of a Musical | John Weidman | Nominee |
| 1996 | Choreography | Susan Stroman | Nominee |
| 1996 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Brett Tabisel | Nominee |
| 1996 | Original Score | David Shire
Richard Maltby, Jr. |
Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Oct. 13, 1996 | 20 | $337,512 - |
$36,132 | $40.06 $70.00 |
8425 1449 |
8 0 |
72.68% | 7.76% |
| Oct. 6, 1996 | 19 | $301,380 - |
$52,915 | $40.05 $70.00 |
7525 1449 |
8 0 |
64.92% | 7.93% |
| Sep. 29, 1996 | 18 | $248,465 - |
$30,209 | $37.61 $70.00 |
6606 1449 |
8 0 |
56.99% | 8.03% |
| Sep. 22, 1996 | 17 | $218,256 - |
- | $38.46 $70.00 |
5675 1449 |
8 0 |
48.96% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,105,613 - |
$39.05 | 28231 46368 |
32 0 |
60.88 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$9,736,877 - |
$42.20 $70.00 |
229895 311535 |
193 22 |
73.79 % | |||
