BIG FISH
Presented by Student Theatre Guild
Step into a world where the impossible feels just within reach. Based on the beloved novel by Daniel Wallace and the film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish is a whimsical musical filled with colorful characters and magical adventures. It tells the fantastic tale of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman with an incredible imagination and a thirst for adventure. His larger-than-life stories enchant everyone—except his son, Will. As Will prepares to become a father, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the tales. Filled with magic, love, and a touch of coincidence, this rollicking Southern fantasy is a joyful tribute to the power of dreaming big.
Book by John August
Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Directed by Emily Klingman, Music Direction by Matt Primm, and Choreography by Sharlie Duncan
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
RUN TIME: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.
DISCRETIONARY CONTENT: We encourage patrons to use their judgment based on their own research of the show, and their sensibilities.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:30PM
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7:30PM
Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:30PM
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30PM
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:30PM
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:30PM
TICKETS & SEATING
Prices:
$25/Adult
$20/Student
Accessible Seating:
Please contact our box office at tix@theatrecharlotte.org or 704-376-3777 for details.
"REMARKABLE! A show for everyone who loves musicals."
— Variety
IF YOU LIKE…
Bright Star
Into the Woods
Finding Neverland
…THIS IS A SHOW FOR YOU
CREATIVE TEAM
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Emily Klingman
DIRECTOR
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Matt Primm
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Sharlie Duncan
CHOREOGRAPHER