Beck Youth Theater to Present BIG THE MUSICAL, 5/13-22

Beck Center Youth Theater closes its 67th season with big The Musical May 13 - 22, 2016 in the Mackey Theater. Featuring 56 Beck Center students, audiences will follow the adventures of Josh Baskin as he discovers what it really means to be "big". Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are on sale now. A special matinee performance for 488 students on Thursday, May 19 is sold out.

Inspired by the classic 1988 Twentieth Century Fox film big starring Tom Hanks, this family friendly musical features a book John Weidman, music by David Shrine, and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. The original screenplay by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg is brought to life on stage as young Josh magically changes from kid to adult after making a wish to a Zoltar machine. After his shocking transformation, he learns to embraces "adult" things like getting a job and having a girlfriend. By the end he discovers that we all grow up at our own pace, in our own time.

Russel Stich directs the cast of Beck Center students who range in ages 7 to 19. "We have had a great time creating a grownup world as viewed through the eyes of a child," remarked Stich. "While adults may be familiar with the Tom Hanks' film, big The Musical promises something new for everyone with a number of catchy songs and great comedic moments that showcase the talents of this amazing young cast." This production is musically directed by Matthew Dolan and choreographed by Rebecca Frick.

Tickets are $12 for Adults/Seniors and $10 for Children (18 and under), and may be purchased online at beckcenter.org or by calling 216.521.2540 x10. Discounted group rates are available by calling Customer Service Manager Rennie Tisdale at 216.521.2450 x28.

Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. Free onsite parking is available. This production of big The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Beck Center is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

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