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Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward's incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, Big Fish is an extraordinary new Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that's richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

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Performances ended on Dec. 29, 2013.

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About Big Fish

What Is the Story of Big Fish?
Big Fish tells the larger-than-life tale of Edward Bloom, a man who leads an extraordinary life—according to the stories he tells his son, Will. But Will, who is getting married and expecting a child of his own, doesn’t think there’s any truth to the extravagant tales his father tells about meeting witches, kissing mermaids or joining the circus. He doesn’t even believe the story of how his father proposed to his mother, Sandra, in a field full of daffodils. When Edward’s health begins to decline, Will visits his father and tries one last time to find out the truth behind the tall tales. As Edward and Will’s relationship becomes increasingly strained, Will must decide whether to accept his father’s wild stories as fact or risk losing him completely.

Sardi’s Unveils an Extraordinary Portrait of Big Fish Leading Lady Kate Baldwin
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Sardi’s Unveils an Extraordinary Portrait of Big Fish Leading Lady Kate Baldwin
Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & the Cast of Broadway’s Big Fish Make a Splash in the Recording Studio
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Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & the Cast of Broadway’s Big Fish Make a Splash in the Recording Studio
Big News! Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz, to Release Cast Album After Broadway Closing Date
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Big News! Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz, to Release Cast Album After Broadway Closing Date
Hugh Jackman, Geoffrey Rush & More Experience the Extraordinary Tale of Big Fish
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Hugh Jackman, Geoffrey Rush & More Experience the Extraordinary Tale of Big Fish
See Big Fish’s Joshua Buscher Teach Andy Cohen to Do the Alabama Stomp on Watch What Happens Live
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See Big Fish’s Joshua Buscher Teach Andy Cohen to Do the Alabama Stomp on Watch What Happens Live
Big Fish, Starring Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz, to End Broadway Run
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Big Fish, Starring Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz, to End Broadway Run
Big Fish Star Norbert Leo Butz on Stealing Aaron Tveit’s Hair, Sitting on Idina’s Lap & Why He Can’t Listen to The Last Five Years
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Big Fish Star Norbert Leo Butz on Stealing Aaron Tveit’s Hair, Sitting on Idina’s Lap & Why He Can’t Listen to The Last Five Years
Watch Big Fish Favorite Kate Baldwin Perform ‘I Don’t Need a Roof’ with Andrew Lippa on Good Day New York
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Watch Big Fish Favorite Kate Baldwin Perform ‘I Don’t Need a Roof’ with Andrew Lippa on Good Day New York
Broadway-Bound Star Neil Patrick Harris Makes a Splash at Big Fish
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Broadway-Bound Star Neil Patrick Harris Makes a Splash at Big Fish
Kristin Chenoweth Dives Into Broadway’s Big Fish to Cheer on Wicked Pal Norbert Leo Butz
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Kristin Chenoweth Dives Into Broadway’s Big Fish to Cheer on Wicked Pal Norbert Leo Butz
Exclusive! Aaron Tveit on Two New Movie Roles and How Big Fish Buddy Norbert Leo Butz Made Him Cry
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Exclusive! Aaron Tveit on Two New Movie Roles and How Big Fish Buddy Norbert Leo Butz Made Him Cry
Holy Mackerel! It's a Giant-Sized Opening Night For Norbert Leo Butz & the Cast of Big Fish
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Holy Mackerel! It's a Giant-Sized Opening Night For Norbert Leo Butz & the Cast of Big Fish
Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & Bobby Steggert Kick Up Their Heels on the Enchanting Opening Night of Big Fish
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Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & Bobby Steggert Kick Up Their Heels on the Enchanting Opening Night of Big Fish
The Extraordinary Story of Big Fish Opens on Broadway, Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & Bobby Steggert
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The Extraordinary Story of Big Fish Opens on Broadway, Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & Bobby Steggert
Squigs Sketches a Larger-Than-Life Portrait of Norbert Leo Butz & the Cast of Big Fish
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Squigs Sketches a Larger-Than-Life Portrait of Norbert Leo Butz & the Cast of Big Fish
Reel In This Video First Look at Broadway’s Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
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Reel In This Video First Look at Broadway’s Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
Ciara Renee on Her Transformation From ‘Video Game Dork’ to Broadway Witch in Big Fish
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Ciara Renee on Her Transformation From ‘Video Game Dork’ to Broadway Witch in Big Fish
Composer Andrew Lippa Sits Down at the Piano to Share the Larger-Than-Life Tales of Big Fish
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Composer Andrew Lippa Sits Down at the Piano to Share the Larger-Than-Life Tales of Big Fish
Book Writer John August on Bringing the ‘Funny, Weird and Touching’ Story of Big Fish to Broadway
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Book Writer John August on Bringing the ‘Funny, Weird and Touching’ Story of Big Fish to Broadway
Get a Splashy First Look at Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & Bobby Steggert
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Get a Splashy First Look at Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & Bobby Steggert
The Extraordinary Story of Big Fish, From Tall Tale to Larger-Than-Life Broadway Musical
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The Extraordinary Story of Big Fish, From Tall Tale to Larger-Than-Life Broadway Musical
Big Fish Star Bobby Steggert on Becoming Broadway’s Favorite Son & Sibling
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Big Fish Star Bobby Steggert on Becoming Broadway’s Favorite Son & Sibling
Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively Enjoy a Broadway Date Night at Big Fish
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Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively Enjoy a Broadway Date Night at Big Fish
What a Catch! Magical New Musical Big Fish, Starring Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz, Lands on Broadway
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What a Catch! Magical New Musical Big Fish, Starring Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz, Lands on Broadway
Big Fish Star Bobby Steggert Remembers His ‘Bad-Ass’ Homecoming Decorations and the Class He Dreaded
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Big Fish Star Bobby Steggert Remembers His ‘Bad-Ass’ Homecoming Decorations and the Class He Dreaded
Weekend Poll Top Three: Broadway Fans Are Eager to Catch Big Fish This Fall
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Weekend Poll Top Three: Broadway Fans Are Eager to Catch Big Fish This Fall
Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Want to See Norbert Leo Butz Push Hot Ice in Breaking Bad on Broadway
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Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Want to See Norbert Leo Butz Push Hot Ice in Breaking Bad on Broadway
Tickets Now on Sale For Broadway's Big Fish, Starring Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & Bobby Steggert
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Tickets Now on Sale For Broadway's Big Fish, Starring Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & Bobby Steggert
Big Fish Stars Kate Baldwin & Norbert Leo Butz Spread Sunshine on a Rainy Afternoon in Bryant Park
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Big Fish Stars Kate Baldwin & Norbert Leo Butz Spread Sunshine on a Rainy Afternoon in Bryant Park
Ciara Renee to Join Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin in Broadway’s Larger-Than-Life New Musical Big Fish
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Ciara Renee to Join Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin in Broadway’s Larger-Than-Life New Musical Big Fish
Take a Fantastic Video First Look at the Broadway-Bound Musical Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
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Take a Fantastic Video First Look at the Broadway-Bound Musical Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
Call Him Dr. Butz! Watch Big Fish Star Norbert Leo Butz’s Webster University Commencement Speech
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Call Him Dr. Butz! Watch Big Fish Star Norbert Leo Butz’s Webster University Commencement Speech
Watch Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin's Dazzling Duet ‘Time Stops’ from the Broadway-Bound Musical Big Fish
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Watch Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin's Dazzling Duet ‘Time Stops’ from the Broadway-Bound Musical Big Fish
Catch a Wondrous First Look at Broadway-Bound Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin
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Catch a Wondrous First Look at Broadway-Bound Big Fish, Starring Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin
Chicago Reels In a Big Fish, Horror Film M Gets a Campy Makeover & More Cross-Country Highlights
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Chicago Reels In a Big Fish, Horror Film M Gets a Campy Makeover & More Cross-Country Highlights
Watch Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin Preview the Broadway-Bound Musical Big Fish
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Watch Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin Preview the Broadway-Bound Musical Big Fish
Bobby Steggert on His Upcoming Broadway Musical Big Fish: ‘You’re Going to Be Blown Away!’
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Bobby Steggert on His Upcoming Broadway Musical Big Fish: ‘You’re Going to Be Blown Away!’
Watch Kate Baldwin & Norbert Leo Butz Perform 'Time Stops' from the Broadway-Bound Big Fish Musical
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Watch Kate Baldwin & Norbert Leo Butz Perform 'Time Stops' from the Broadway-Bound Big Fish Musical
Susan Stroman, Andrew Lippa & More Preview the Broadway-Bound Big Fish Musical, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
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Susan Stroman, Andrew Lippa & More Preview the Broadway-Bound Big Fish Musical, Starring Norbert Leo Butz
Big Fish Sets Fall Dates at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre; Kate Baldwin, Bobby Steggert and More Join Cast
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Big Fish Sets Fall Dates at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre; Kate Baldwin, Bobby Steggert and More Join Cast
Big Fish Musical Sets Opening Date for Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago; Creative Team Announced
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Big Fish Musical Sets Opening Date for Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago; Creative Team Announced
Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Hooks Starring Role in Pre-Broadway Big Fish
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Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Hooks Starring Role in Pre-Broadway Big Fish
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