A 12-year-old boy wishing to be big is about to take over a Milwaukee stage. Skylight Music Theatre is staging “Big: The Musical,” based on the 1988 film starring Tom Hanks, in its Cabot Theatre from Nov. 13 through Dec. 27. The show follows Josh Baskin, a kid whose wish to grow up comes true overnight, leaving him stuck in the body of a 30-year-old adult navigating New York City.
Skylight Music Theatre announced the cast, musicians and creative team for the production on Oct. 15, according to Skylight Music Theatre. Zach Thomas Woods stars as Josh Baskin, taking on the dreamer role made famous on screen by Hanks. Woods recently joined WISN 12 News at 11 to discuss the production, as reported by WISN.
Debut Role Brings New Face to Familiar Story
Brianna Bauch is making her Skylight debut as Susan Lawrence, described in the show's casting announcement as a colleague and romantic interest to Josh Baskin. Bauch also appeared on WISN 12 News at 11 alongside Woods to talk about joining the cast. Altogether, the production features 29 cast members bringing the story to life inside the Cabot Theatre.
Behind the scenes, the Skylight production is led by Artistic Director Michael Unger, Music Director David Bonofiglio and Choreographer Tori Watson, per the theater's casting announcement. The show's source material centers on Josh Baskin's overnight transformation, a premise Skylight describes plainly on its website: a 12-year-old wakes up in the body of a 30-year-old adult in New York City.
Tickets and Showtimes for the Milwaukee Run
“Big: The Musical” runs through Dec. 27 at the Cabot Theatre, giving Milwaukee audiences roughly six weeks to catch the show spanning the Thanksgiving and holiday season. Tickets are on sale now through SkylightMusicTheatre.org or by calling the box office at (414) 291-7800.
