North Sanpete High School drama department brings Broadway musical ‘Big Fish’ to the stage
The North Sanpete High School Drama Department invites audiences to experience a spectacular story of family, wonder, and reconciliation with its upcoming production of the hit Broadway musical, Big Fish. The show runs from Wednesday, November 18th through Monday, November 23rd, with evening performances at 7:00 PM and a Saturday matinee on November 21st at 12:30 PM.
The production runs Nov. 18-23 at the North Sanpete High School Auditorium, with evening performances beginning at 7 p.m. and a Saturday matinee scheduled for Nov. 21 at 12:30 p.m. There will be no performance Sunday.
Directed by Alex Barlow, with music direction by Brian Stucki and choreography by Sarah Anderson, the production brings to life a heartwarming story that blends humor, fantasy and family relationships.
The musical is based on Daniel Wallace’s 1998 novel and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film directed by Tim Burton. With a book by John August and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Big Fish follows Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose extraordinary tales have made him something of a legend among those who know him.
Edward’s stories are filled with giants, witches, mermaids and remarkable adventures. But his son, Will, has always struggled to separate fact from fiction. As Will prepares to become a father himself, he begins searching for the truth behind his father’s larger-than-life stories and hopes to better understand the man who raised him.
Along the way, the story explores the complicated relationship between fathers and sons, the importance of family and the legacy people leave behind.
Barlow said the production offers something audiences of all ages can appreciate.
“It has a powerful message about families and legacy that I think everyone can connect to in some way,” Barlow said. “It is full of wit and humor but is also incredibly moving by the end.”
The production continues a tradition of excellence for the North Sanpete High School Drama Department, which has earned Utah state titles for Best Musical, Best Set Design and Best Costume Design. The program has also won Best Direction in a Musical twice.
Organizers invite community members to support the students and experience a production that celebrates the imagination and the stories that connect generations.
Evening performances begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The Saturday, Nov. 21, matinee begins at 12:30 p.m., with doors opening at noon.
Tickets are $8 when purchased online or $9 at the door. Advance tickets are available at nshsdrama.ludus.com. Online purchasers can use the discount code PYRAMID at checkout to receive 10% off their tickets.
The North Sanpete High School Auditorium is located at North Sanpete High School in Mt. Pleasant.
A quick note: I kept this in a traditional community-newspaper style, with the focus on the production, its storyline, the director’s comments and the school’s award-winning theater program. One detail worth confirming before publication is the performance schedule, particularly whether Nov. 23 is the final Monday performance, since the release says nightly except Sunday.
