Big, The Musical at Adventure Theatre MTC

Big, The Musical

Adventure Theatre MTC
7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo

The 1987 hit movie bursts onstage in this vibrant, funny and touching musical. When frustrated adolescent Josh Baskin wishes he were ‘big’ and wakes up the next morning as a 30-year-old man, he discovers there's much more to being an adult than he bargained for- and learns we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time. See this new version - complete with Zoltar and floor piano- that spotlights the touching friendship of Josh and Billy as they learn what it’s really like to be ‘big.’

Thru - Oct 28, 2012

Price: $19

Show Type: Childrens

Running Time: 1 hr; 20 mins with no intermission

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Big, The Musical Reviews

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Washington Post - Recommended

"... Bobbitt’s staging has something fun perpetually around the corner, so kids aren’t likely to quibble. McKay’s young Josh is shy unto comical paralysis in front of his school crush, Cynthia (Talia Brenner), and Brendan DeBonis’s Billy is a perfect wiseacre as Josh’s best friend. DeBonis proves equally comfortable kidding around with Maheu’s big Josh. And Maheu brings a touching naiveté, a sweet voice and a gangly physicality to a tricky, emotionally complex role."

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- Jane Horwitz

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"... Adventure Theatre/MTC presents Big, the Musical –TYA, based on the beloved 80’s film Big, starring Tom Hanks. Adapted for young audiences by Michael J. Bobbitt and Jeff Frank, with a book by John Weidman, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., Big, The Musical -TYA is a labor of love that mostly lives up to its high expectations. Michael J. Bobbitt serves as both director and choreographer for this production, with musical direction by Darius Smith."

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- Julia Exline

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"... Big, The Musical TYA, directed by Michael J. Bobitt, premiered at the Adventure Theatre MTC on September 21, 2012, and growing up in less than 30 seconds never felt so good. The 1987 hit movie is adapted for the stage in this bright, witty and tender musical."

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- April Forrer

DCTheatreScene - Highly Recommended

It takes a special talent to be able to re-configure a Broadway show that was based on a fun-filled movie starring one of the most charismatic and beloved actors alive for young audiences. Undaunted by the challenge, Adventure Theatre/MTC’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Bobbitt was one of two adapters selected to get the job done, which they did with flash and flair.

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- Debbie Jackson

BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended

"... Big – TYA, as performed at Adventure Theatre, is a delightful production that will entertain patrons, 6 to 96. The show has a great big heart, boasts some big voices, and should be a huge success. (Aren't you glad I didn’t use ‘big’?)"

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- Jeffrey Walker

Big, The Musical at Adventure Theatre MTC

Big, The Musical

Big, The Musical Reviews

Washington Post - Recommended

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

DCTheatreScene - Highly Recommended

BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended

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