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Cameron Swindler, Sydney Meyers, and Christian Shepherd
Photo by Ralph Freso |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through April 2"The whimsical, warm, and witty musical
Big Fish only managed a brief Broadway run back in 2013 but it has become a staple of local theatre companies. It tells the story of a traveling salesman named Edward Bloom and the fantastical tall tales he'd often tell his son. With a charming score, a comical book, and heartwarming characters, it's easy to see why, even though it flopped on Broadway, it gets so frequently presented. Grand Canyon University is presenting a wonderful production of this wining show, with a talented cast and impressive creative elements....While the flashback fantasy-infused structure of the show does take a few minutes to adjust to, director Michael Kary does a great job to ensure there is clarity in the storytelling and his cast are all wonderful. Cameron Swindler is terrific as Edward, with a performance that is sweet and endearing. His vibrant and assured line delivery pulls you into the stories Edward tells, and his singing voice is warm and clear. ...
Big Fish may not have had a long run on Broadway, but it's great to see that its message about the importance of family and how everyone can be the hero of their own story has made it into a crowd-pleasing show that is frequently produced. With a great cast, solid direction, and ruch creative elements, GCU's production is emotionally rich, moving, funny, and full of heart."
- Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
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