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John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in this Olivier Award-winning smash-hit play.

4.8
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Critics’ Reviews (4)

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Time Out New York

"Timely and provocative. John Lithgow is superb, fearsome – a master thespian."

Time Out New York

Adam Feldman

The New York Times

"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 New York Times

Helen Shaw

Variety

"A staggering, thought-provoking pleasure."

Variety

Daniel D'Addario

Deadline

"A thrilling and extraordinary play."

Deadline

Greg Evans

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4.8
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Good topic and presented well
"Show was rather intense and the way they presented the controversial topic was done very well. The acting was very good. But it was hard to hear the actors in the mezzanine and difficult to understand due to the accents of the actors. "
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Robert B from Halesite on Mar 21, 2026
Great play, but sound problems continue.
"Wonderful play- the parts I could hear! I am not sure if there are any microphones. It sounds like there is not. If you sit in the mezzanine, it is very hard to hear the dialogs. I wish I had read the many many reviews stating this is a problem from the previews. It is not fixed. We had wonderful seats with a great view in the center Mezzanine, but Lithgow and others were very hard to hear. It is a shame. Very disappointing because it was a great play."
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Susan G from New York on Apr 11, 2026

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.

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