The North Sanpete High School Drama Department will present the Broadway musical Big Fish at the North Sanpete High School Auditorium this month. The production is scheduled to run from Wednesday, Nov. 18, through Monday, Nov. 23.
The musical is based on the 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace and a 2003 Columbia Pictures film directed by Tim Burton. With music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by John August, the story follows Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman known for extraordinary tales involving giants, witches, and mermaids. The narrative explores the relationship between Edward and his son, Will, as Will seeks to distinguish fact from fiction in his father's legends while preparing to become a father himself.
Evening performances will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. A Saturday matinee is scheduled for Nov. 21 at 12:30 p.m., with doors opening at noon. There will be no performance on Sunday.
The production is directed by Alex Barlow, with music direction by Brian Stucki and choreography by Sarah Anderson. Barlow stated that the production offers a powerful message regarding families and legacy that audiences of all ages can connect to. He noted the show is full of wit and humor while remaining moving by the end.
Tickets are available for $8 when purchased online or $9 at the door. Online tickets can be found at nshsdrama.ludus.com, where customers can use the discount code PYRAMID at checkout for 10% off.
The North Sanpete High School Drama Department has a history of excellence, having earned Utah state titles for Best Musical, Best Set Design, and Best Costume Design. The program has also received Best Direction in a Musical twice.
The North Sanpete High School Auditorium is located at North Sanpete High School in Mt. Pleasant.
