"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
Lithgow great. Dahl not so much.
"I bought tickets for Giant knowing next to nothing about it, other than that it starred the always-superb John Lithgow and was about Roald Dahl. Although I know most of Dahl's books, I had no idea this play was largely about his anti-Israel stance, which, it turns out, was anti-semitism. An excellent exploration of those nuances, which is highly relevant today. Giant is intense and thought provoking and the entire cast was excellent. Strong recommendation for people who enjoy dramas that provoke conversation."
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Neil G from Collingswood on Mar 15, 2026
A Must See!
"Riveting, timely, powerful and speaks directly to the times we are living through. Do we have to like or admire an artist to partake in the art they produce? A lot of powerful questions raised in this masterpiece! "
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Deborah P from Newton on Mar 15, 2026
Powerful acting
"This is a must-see, particularly in these troubled times of hidden racism and antisemitism coming to the surface. The cast is exceptionally strong, with powerful performances by all. Each actor has their moment of taking over the stage, and John Lithgow, through Dahl, controls it all. Emotions shift from lightness to heaviness. "
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John K from Salt Lake City on Mar 15, 2026
Great acting. Lithgow was absolutely superb.
"The subject matter was disturbing (even though true) Still it was well portrayed with great actors."
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ALAN R from Missouri City on Mar 13, 2026
Brilliant play
"The cast is superb lead by a towering John Lithgow."
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CHarles F from New York on Apr 27, 2026
Don't miss a chance to see John Lithgow
"I have long considered John Lithgow a guy I'd like to know. After Giant, I recognize that I probably couldn't form an English sentence if I talked to him. He is a "giant" of current theater- one of the most nuanced, profound performances I have seen in 45 years of Broadway shows. Timely issues expertly handled. Don't miss a chance to see this- and listen to his NPR interview too. A bright spot in a scary time."
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Roberta B from Leeton on Apr 4, 2026
A Giant of a performance
"John Lithgow should win the Tony for his outstanding performance! Raw and brilliant. He is outstanding but then again the entire cast is excellent. A must see for all of us us who read Roald Dahl."
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Betsy S from New York on Mar 14, 2026
Lithgow gives Giant performance despite venue
"The play and the performances of a very talented cast were outstanding. A very insightful and revealing biopic for the stage, “Giant” was a wonderful experience for my wife and I. I only wish I could say the same about the venue, Music Box Theater. Though charming and intimate with satisfactory acoustics and production value, it sadly is unable to keep out the cacophony of the city. Constant instances of distracting sirens and shouts from nearby crowds outside greatly diminished what would have been an amazing theatrical experience. "
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Shaun S from Cincinnati on Apr 19, 2026
A timely and relevant show
"I really enjoyed this play. The performances were outstanding and topic was very thought provoking. The issues are very relevant given the current situation in the middle east. It was special treat to see John Lithgow - he is still at the top of his game, even at 80!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 19, 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.
