Big River at Roxy's Downtown

Big River August 4 - 20, 2022Based on the classic 1884 novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, its music is the bluegrass and country style. The 1985 Broadway production ran for more than 1,000 performances. A story of a boy who wakes up to the injustice of the world around him, he finds himself almost as enslaved by societal mores and prejudices as his friend Jim is legally to Miss Watson. A production that delivers a message of equality with a reminder of past mistakes.The original production was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, winning 7 including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. A Drama Desk 13-award nominee, the production took home 8 awards.

Authors

• Mark Twain
• Roger Miller
• William Hauptman

Tony Awards and Nominations for Big River