Giant on Broadway Tickets
About Giant
Set an alert for when Giant tickets go on sale on TodayTix. Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe award winner John Lithgow (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Conclave, The Crown) stars as Roald Dahl in this riveting new historical drama that examines a key but lesser-known chapter of the famed illustrator's life. After his success in London, Lithgow reprises his Olivier-winning performance for New York audiences.
Nicholas Hytner directs Giant, a new play by Mark Rosenblatt that won the Olivier for Best Play. Giant tells the story of children's author Roald Dahl and the true scandal — revolving around antisemitic outbursts in the press — that shook his legacy. The Daily Mail gave the play five stars, calling it "essential viewing." With a timely story, star performer, and lauded production, this is sure to be a singular theatrical event for New York audiences to enjoy. Don't miss Giant on Broadway, playing for 16 weeks only.
Stars on stage
John Lithgow
Giant cast and creative team
By: Mark Rosenblatt
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Cast list: John Lithgow (as Roald Dahl), Aya Cash (as Jessie Stone), Elliot Levey (as Tom Maschler), Rachael Stirling (as Felicity Crosland)
Sets: Bob Crowley
Costumes: Bob Crowley
Venue
Accessibility
Accommodations for patrons who are blind, deaf, partially sighted, and/or have hearing loss; partial wheelchair access, handrail access
More information about Giant
“Being a part of Giant from its inception has been the most challenging and exciting stage experience of my career,” said star John Lithgow in a statement. He went on to call Dahl "a man of dizzying complexity," and Lithgow added that the story "resonates powerfully with events of our present day. No play I’ve ever been in has had such an impact on audiences. I am so proud and honored to play this part.”
“Giant was written on spec in my kitchen with no assurance it would ever get produced at all,” said playwright Mark Rosenblatt. “So, to have it premiere at London’s mighty Royal Court Theatre before transferring to the West End was truly life-changing. And now, to open on Broadway, led again by the peerless John Lithgow, is truly the stuff of dreams — I can’t wait to share Giant and Nick Hytner’s exceptional production with New York audiences.”
What to watch for
- Widely known for his three-time Emmy-winning performance on 3rd Rock from the Sun, Lithgow also won two Tony Awards.
- "Giant is all that theatre should be," The Daily Mail said.
- The Times gave Giant four stars and called it the "toast of the West End."
- Tony and Olivier award winner Bob Crowley designed this show.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Giant?
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What is Giant about?
Giant dramatizes a period of Roald Dahl's life after the 1983 literary review of one of his picture books.
Who wrote Giant?
Mark Rosenblatt wrote the script, which won the Olivier Award for Best Play.
Who directs Giant?
Nicholas Hytner directs this new play.
Is Giant good?
Yes: the show stars a legend, John Lithgow, and won five-star reviews and Olivier Awards in London.
Is Giant appropriate for kids?
This show is recommended for ages 14+.
