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John Lithgow-Led Giant Begins Broadway Previews at the Music Box Theatre

The Olivier-winning transfer probes Roald Dahl’s documented antisemitism through Lithgow’s acclaimed portrayal.

Overview

  • Performances start March 11 with an official opening on March 23, and the limited Broadway engagement runs through June 28.
  • Producers are offering $45 in-person rush tickets at the box office and a digital lottery with $49 seats, with lottery entries opening at 12 a.m. the day prior and drawings at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • John Lithgow reprises his Olivier Award-winning role as Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s play, directed by two-time Tony winner Nicholas Hytner.
  • Set in the early 1980s, the drama zeroes in on fallout from Dahl’s published antisemitic remarks, using that episode to examine legacy, prejudice and accountability.
  • The cast features Aya Cash, Elliot Levey, Rachael Stirling, Stella Everett and David Manis, with the production playing the Music Box Theatre in a strictly limited 16-week run.