Tag: big fish

Fierce—and Somewhat Surprising—Competition for the Tony Awards

Kate Baldwin and Norbert Leo Butz in Susan Stroman’s late but great Big Fish. Photo by Paul Kolnik The 2014 Tony Award nominations came out Tuesday morning, and for us dancers—and the categories we love and care about—it’s been an exciting (and somewhat surprising) whirlwind. Here’s our rundown of the nominees: The female ensemble of […]

Four Reasons to See Broadway's Big Fish

Edward Bloom, a teller of tall tales (“big fish” stories), tries to reconcile with his skeptical son from his deathbed: It may not sound like a promising premise for a Broadway musical. But with a little stage magic and a lot of dancing, director and choreographer Susan Stroman is able to bring Edward’s stories to […]