A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"Timely and provocative. John Lithgow is superb, fearsome – a master thespian."
Time Out New York
Adam Feldman
"I found Lithgow’s performance a fascinating study in monstrosity. I found myself engaged by the conversations I’ve had since seeing Giant: They are the necessary third act to this two-act play."
"The play was an intimate powerful performance by ALL but Lithgow was magnificent "
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Laurie F from Danville on Apr 14, 2026
It’s a giant of a play
"The whole cast is superb but Lithgow is incredible in the role. A tour de force. Great story and very appropriate for our current times "
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patricia p from new York on Apr 13, 2026
Wow!
"What a powerful show that encourages real dialogue on a tough subject. The acting was superb."
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Pamela P from Houston on Apr 8, 2026
Don't Miss this Show
"Outstanding writing and exceptional performances.
Emotionally riviting...a brilliant author - a despicable anti-semite- a tragic conundrum"
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Amy S from Kings County on Apr 6, 2026
Don’t Miss It
"Beautifully written and beautifully performed. An intelligent discussion of a very relevant topic. Don’t miss it."
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Beth B from Collingswood on Apr 5, 2026
Masterclass in acting/theater
"This is a challenging and thought provoking play, in a good way. Our family discussed the themes for hours. The acting is absolutely phenomenal. Never seen better-particularly Jon Lithgow."
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Deborah A from Lincoln on Apr 5, 2026
This cast was stellar. What will draw you in, is the star power.
"This is not for the faint of heart. Powerful actors work with a refined and complex style to set the stage for a story that provides context in today’s political landscape. The actors have an undeniable chemistry that draws you into the world of a creative genius. Yet, delivers a message that illuminates our global culture and defines a world that must evolve, for harmony and humans rights for all. BRAVO cast, director and the entire creative team. This is a powerhouse performance that will embark on a trajectory that can’t be stopped ✌🏻"
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Kellie H from Hershey on Apr 5, 2026
The play is a “firecracker of a drama”.
"It’s the kind of show that leaves you arguing about it on the walk home — exactly what great theater should do."
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Andrew T from Boca Raton on Apr 4, 2026
Never meet your heroes
"A scorching look at an incident in the life of famed and revered author Roald Dahl. This is a classic case of love the art but not the creator. We have countless examples of this issue in life right now but I had not heard of this story in connection with a children’s book author I have loved my entire life. So I found the painful reveal of his closely held beliefs hit me to the core.
Brilliantly acted by the wonderful John Lithgow who is surrounded by an excellent cast, it is a riveting expose that builds beautifully and with care by a very skilled playwright in the hands of an equally talented director.
Is it a fun night at the theater? No. In fact, it made we extremely uncomfortable but then that is the point. Bring your thinking caps on and squirm a little. I think it’s good for us to occasionally pass on the happy musical and sit with strangers in a dark theatre and contemplate how someone so brilliant could hold deeply seated views that run contrary to how we hold them in our hearts. "
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June M from West Hills on Apr 4, 2026
Giant story
"Acting was amazing. Giant covers topics that will continue to haunt long after you leave the theater. Very thought provoking. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 2, 2026
Amazing performance
"John Lithgow was amazing. Story was captivating. Highly recommend. Not for kids. Lots of language. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 1, 2026
Brilliant in every respect
"Lithgow was outstanding. He “became”(entirely) the mercurial, towering, disdainful, and yet still strangely sympathetic Roald Dahl. The writing was crisp, the set a metaphor of chaos. And the topic — the dark and dangerous bigotry of antisemitism and anti-Zionism — could not have been more timely and relevant. The play is provocative, unsettling, and demands your attention. How do we reconcile creative genius with base hatred?"
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ALICE G from Southampton on Mar 30, 2026
Man versus his art
"John Lithgow was outstanding and supported by an extraordinary cast. The play is thought-provoking, forcing you to reconcile Dahl’s talent versus his controversial views."
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Maria C from Greenville on Mar 29, 2026
Profound, powerful, nuanced, timely
"The performances were incredible and wrestled with complex issues without oversimplifying or preaching down to the audience. "
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Srikanth K from Washington on Mar 29, 2026
Powerful and Disturbing
"Lithgow is one “giant” of an actor. So good. If you have a chance to see this play, don’t miss it. The discomfort is one of those aspects of writing and acting that signals thought provoking material and a reason why good plays are good."
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Lanning L from Honolulu on Mar 29, 2026
Prescient
"The story - from 1983- could be rewritten today. Such a difficult topic. Moral angst. The weight of your employer threatening you. Money. All the elements of imperiled trauma."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 28, 2026
GREAT PERFORMANCES
"The play was very watcheable. Although a very serious drama, there were more than a few funny moments. It is the actor's performances that made this such a good play. Of course, the play had to be well written to give the actors the opportunity to deliver such great performances. I recommend this highly."
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Michael C from Bedminster on Mar 24, 2026
A Difficult Subject Effectively Presented
"The whole cast were superb in their presentations of their part. John Lithgow was so believable in his part one had to stop at end and remind oneself he was simply playing a part. The play is a reminder that prejudice hides in plain sight, and silence comes at a cost. The themes are applicable today with similar and different focal points of bigotry and prejudice."
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Kathleen M from Sierra Vista on Mar 22, 2026
Incredible show!
"Absolutely brilliant cast and script! I had high expectations for John Lithgow and he was truly incredible along with the rest of the cast."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 22, 2026
Tour de Force
"This was Lithgow at his best. Found it thought-provoking, funny, tragic, and completely engrossing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 22, 2026
Great Play
"This is a well-written and well-acted play. John Lithgow is amazing as always. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 22, 2026
Loved it
"The acting was excellent. Love John Lithgow. The storyline is on target in today’s environment. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 21, 2026
A Show You’ll Never Forget
"I went seeing this show not knowing what it was really about. I did this on purpose. Once it started I was startled a little about the subject matter and how this author who I’m a fan of was so blinded by his actions. The actors were superb and did their parts flawlessly. After the show, I went online to get more information about this incident and how it affected his next book and how the family dealt with it. "
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MARK L from NEW BEDFORD on Mar 20, 2026
A giant performance
"John Lithgow was excellent, as expected. He has the unique ability to become the character he is playing. Also he had good material with which to work. "
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Joseph G from New York on Mar 18, 2026
Thought Provoking
"Excellent content and suburb acting. Very intense and leaves you thinking about the subject for days to come. Excellent timing of this show. Highly recommend, I’m going again!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 17, 2026
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About
Giant
A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends.
Following an acclaimed West End run and three Olivier Awards, Giant tells the story of author Roald Dahl and the true scandal that shook his legacy.
