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STAGE TUBE: Kate Baldwin Sings 'I Don't Need a Roof' from BIG FISH
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2013

Kate Baldwin just visited 'Good Day NY' where she performed 'I Don't Need a Roof' accompanied by Andrew Lippa. Check out her full appearance below!

STAGE TUBE: New TV Spot Released for Broadway's BIG FISH
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2013

Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), and a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Big Fish is currently playing at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Check out a just-released television spot for the musical below!

STAGE TUBE: Director Susan Stroman Talks BIG FISH Choreography
by Stage Tube - Oct 29, 2013

In the video below, hear from five-time Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman about the many unique styles of dance in BIG FISH on Broadway!

TV: BIG FISH's Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin, Bobby Steggert & More Celebrate Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for teh special celebration and you can check out what the cast and creative team had to say about the new musical at the after party below!

STAGE TUBE: Ole Miss' LARAMIE PROJECT Cast Thanks BIG FISH for Support
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2013

Just last week, the cast of Big Fish on Broadway shared a supportive message for the cast of the Ole Miss production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, which made national news this week after a group of football players interrupted the show with homophobic slurs and 'borderline hate speech' on October 1st. Now the cast has responded to the support with a thank you to the cast of BIG FISH. Check it out below!

TV: On the BIG FISH Red Carpet with Whoopi Goldberg, Perez Hilton, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the stars as they arrived at the Neil Simon Theatre, and you can check out what Whoopi Goldberg, Perez Hilton, Zach Braff and more had to say below!

TV Preview: BIG FISH Opens Tonight Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin
by Robert Diamond - Oct 6, 2013

Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), and a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Big Fish opens tonight, Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's BIG FISH Shows Support for THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Ole Miss
by Stage Tube - Oct 5, 2013

The cast of Big Fish on Broadway shared a supportive message for the cast of the Ole Miss production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, which made national news this week after a group of football players interrupted the show with homophobic slurs and 'borderline hate speech' on October 1st. Watch the message below!

TV: Watch Video Highlights of Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin & More in BIG FISH
by Robert Diamond - Sep 27, 2013

BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at a montage of video footage below!

VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett Mentions BIG FISH on 'TODAY'; Performs New Song
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 15, 2013

Jimmy Buffett stopped by NBC's The Today Show this morning in support of his new album 'Songs from St. Nowhere.' Check out the segment below, featuring Buffet's performance of the song 'Too Drunk to Karaoke' - and a shout-out to the Broadway-bound BIG FISH, which he's producing!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound BIG FISH!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2013

Tickets for the new Broadway musical Big Fish will go on sale to the general public onSunday, June 16 at Ticketmaster.com (866-870-2717). An exclusive two-week pre-sale for Audience Rewards members and partners launches on Monday, June 3, during which members can earn 2,000 bonus points when they purchase a ticket to Big Fish at AudienceRewards.com. Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), and a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Big Fish begins performances on Thursday, September 5, 2013 and will open Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Neil Simon Theatre. Check out just-released highlights from the show below!

TV: Watch Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin Sing 'Time Stops' in BIG FISH!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2013

BIG FISH had its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in a limited 5-week engagement that ran through May 5, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you a special clip of Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin singing 'Time Stops' from the Broadway-bound show below!

BIG FISH, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin, Ends Run in Chicago Tonight; Looks to Broadway
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2013

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, just had its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in a limited 5-week engagement beginning performances on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, opening Friday, April 19, 2013, and playing through today, May 5, 2013.

BIG FISH, Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin, Opens in Chicago Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in a limited 5-week engagement opening tonight, April 19, 2013, and playing through Sunday, May 5, 2013.

BIG FISH Starring Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin Begins Previews in Chicago Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2013

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Picturesfilm written by John August, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago's Oriental Theatre (24 West Randolph Street) in a limited 5-week engagement beginning performances today, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, opening Friday, April 19, 2013, and playing through Sunday, May 5, 2013. Tickets for the Chicago engagement on sale Monday, February 4, 2013.

STAGE TUBE: Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin, & Susan Stroman Talk BIG FISH Rehearsals
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 26, 2013

Stars of the new Big Fish musical, Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin, as well as director/chorgeographer Susan Stroman, spoke with WGN TV about the premiere in Chicago which is now in tech rehearsals. In this interview, Stroman says working on this show is 'Tiring, exhausting, but fun,' Butz talks about how tech is really Susan's time, and Baldwin discusses the journey of this 'fantastical' show.

AUDIO: First Listen- Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin Sing Two New Songs from Broadway-Bound BIG FISH!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2013

Below, check out two new songs from the show: 'Fight the Dragons' as sung by Norbert Leo Butz and 'Time Stops' as sung by Butz and Kate Baldwin. Catch a first listen below!

STAGE TUBE: Susan Stroman Talks BIG FISH in Chicago; Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin Sing 'Time Stops'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2013

In the video below, director Susan Stroman chats with 'Windy City Live' about the new musical and stars Kate Baldwin & Norbert Leo Butz perform 'Time Stops.' Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Norbert Leo Butz & Kate Baldwin Sing 'Time Stops' from BIG FISH!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2013

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will open Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Big Fish begins previews on Broadway Thursday, September 5, 2013. In the video below, Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin sing 'Time Stops' from the show. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Susan Stroman & More Talk BIG FISH!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2013

BIG FISH, a new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 Columbia Pictures film written by John August, will open Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Big Fish begins previews on Broadway Thursday, September 5, 2013. In the video below, Susan Stroman and the rest of the creative team chat about the project. Here what they had to say below!

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