San Antonio's Magik Theatre is rolling out the red carpet, quite literally, for the debut of their latest production, "The BFG" (The Big Friendly Giant), while also celebrating a milestone 30th anniversary. Set to run from May 4 to June 2, the adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale is more than just child's play—it's an ambitious creative endeavor that's kicking off the theater's celebratory year with a bang, or perhaps, a giant-sized spectacle.
The curtain rises on "The BFG" come May 4, and it's not just about witnessing the friendly giant come to life on stage. According to KENS 5, partygoers can relish in a 30th birthday party celebration complete with historic exhibits, crafts, and post-show champagne toasts. It's a festive way, to signal not just another successful season wrap but to raise a glass to the theater's growth from a small troupe to a San Antonio staple.
Magik Theatre's director Anthony Runfola emphasized the creative juices that flowed into bringing the enormous world of Dahl's imagination to the stage. He said, "Adapting The BFG for the stage required a blend of creativity and innovation," in an interview obtained by KSAT. The show not only pledges to entertain but also promises inclusivity with special performances tailored for educators, sensory-sensitive individuals, and those requiring American Sign Language interpretation.
Tickets to the world where dreams are caught and nightmares quashed cost $25 for adults and $20 for the more youthful enthusiasts. To really sweeten the deal, the opening festivities at Hemisfair Park on May 4, as noted by KSAT, will feature circus entertainment, local luminaries, and the chance to size up against a cutout of San Antonio's very own giant, Spurs player Victor Wembanyama. Post-performance, Magik Theatre doubles down on the celebratory spirit, offering cupcakes, and for the adults, glasses brimming with bubbly.
With a cast featuring Mason Anthony Ortiz as the Big Friendly Giant and Clarissa Cortez as little Sophie, "The BFG" promises to bring a mix of wonder and heartfelt story to the San Antonio theatre scene. The rest of the cast includes local stage talents such as Trisch Moy, Amy Bouquet, Michael Roberts, Stephanie Higley, Katrin Blucker Ludwig, and Lauren Campion. Magik Theatre pulls all this off with support from the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts and H-E-B as the premier event sponsor for the colossal 30th birthday bash. For more information or to snag a ticket to this "giant" occasion, check out the Magik Theatre's website.
