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Giant, an Epic New American Musical, from Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre (4200 Cambell Avenue Arlington, VA 22206)
Giant-042209
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$49.00 - $74.00
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$24.50 - $37.00*
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Adapted from the American classic by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber (Showboat), Giant is a daring new musical, epic in scope and filled with both humor and sorrow. Giant is the story of a Texas rancher and his Virginia-born wife as they face increasing challenges in their marriage and family in an ever-changing American landscape.

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The last date listed for Giant was Sunday May 31, 2009 / 7:00pm.

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4200 Cambell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
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Over four hours of boring music and mixed acting.
Written on May 01 2009

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Some parts work, but most doesn't. There is no book to tie things together. Minor characters get the best songs - and you aren't sure why! The spurned fiance is the only character with any motivation or arc thru the whole play. One minor character shows up, gets a spiffy number he leads, and comes back in a box at the end of the same number. It's slick but means nothing in context. This production isn't 'inside' the heads of the major characters clearly enough (or they just don't have anything interesting to say) to make any sense as a show. If you haven't seen the movie (or read the book) you don't have a chance of knowing what's happening. Waaay too long. Everyone tries hard but it needs to be (heavily) workshopped - it's not ready for prime time.

...and where's the famous scene where they find oil?!?
Written on May 01 2009

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Beautiful music with excellent performances.
Written on May 06 2009

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Excellent show. Yes it was 4hrs long, but it didn't seem like it at all. The music and acting was GREAT. I'd definitely recommend the play if you enjoy a good musical.
Written on May 04 2009

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<p>Music and Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa
Book by Sybille Pearson
Based on the novel by Edna Ferber</p> <p>Five-time Tony Award® nominee (Marie Christine, The Wild Party) LaChiusa is the first recipient of the American Musical Voices Project Award to present a new work on Signature’s stage.</p>

About the Ticket Supplier: Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre is a Tony Award(r)-winning, non-profit professional theater company with a mission to produce contemporary musicals and plays, reinvent classic musicals, develop new work, and reach its community through engaging educational and outreach opportunities.