Theatre Tuscaloosa presents its summer musical ‘Big Fish’ beginning tonight, July 17, at the Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State Community College. The show runs through July 26.
Storyline
This larger-than-life musical recounts the mythical life of Edward Bloom and the bedtime stories he tells his son, Will. Edward is facing his own mortality while Will is determined to separate fact from fiction and understand who his father truly is before it’s too late.
Set in Alabama, ‘Big Fish’ celebrates the power of storytelling and Southern charm while exploring the complexities of the relationship between a father and son.
Cast and Production Team
A cast of more than 25 local performers will bring ‘Big Fish’ to life. Returning to Theatre Tuscaloosa are Sophia Allen, Colton Crowe, Joshua DeBell, Courtney Dover, Sarah Kathryn Bonds Ethridge, Donald Falls II, Finley Johnson, Baker Jones, Andrew Maughan, Avery May, Emily Seale, JoQuez Shepard, Ally Skelton, Logan Spradley, Ben Stamps, Kolby Stone and Brady Taylor.
New to the Theatre Tuscaloosa mainstage are Jennifer Browning, Allison East, Joseph Eatmon, Molly Kerr, Libby Long, Legend Newsome, Eli Sims and Benjamin Walker. They are joined by All-Star cast members Carol DeVelice, Brent Jones and Lindsey Jones.
The production team includes Dr. Leslie Poss, Musical Director; Cole Cabiness, Choreographer; Ashlyn Lambert, Stage Manager; Therrin Eber, Scenic Designer; Caleb Stroman, Lighting Designer; Jeanette Waterman, Costume Designer; Joey Lay, Prop Designer; and Eat My Beats, Sound Designer.
Performance Dates and Tickets
Performance dates are as follows: Friday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, July 19 and 22 at 2 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $26 for adults; $22 for seniors, members of the military and Shelton State Community College employees; $18 for students, children and groups of 10 or more; and $10 for SSCC students. This musical is appropriate for all ages.
Tickets and more information are available at theatretusc.com or 205-391-2277.
Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
