Giant
Sweeping new musical adaptation of Edna Ferber's Texas saga starring John Lithgow.
- Theatre
- Music Box Theatre
- 239 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
- Opened
- March 23, 2026
- Run time
- 2h 20m
About Giant
Giant, a new musical based on Edna Ferber's classic novel, brings a sweeping Texas saga to the Broadway stage. Opening on March 23, 2026, at the Music Box Theatre, this production offers a dramatic narrative set against the backdrop of a vast ranch and the burgeoning oil industry.
The musical adaptation delves into the interwoven lives of a powerful Texas ranching family and the societal changes swirling around them. Ferber's novel is known for its epic scope, chronicling generations and the challenges of wealth, love, and tradition in a rapidly evolving American landscape. The Music Box Theatre, located at 239 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, provides an intimate yet grand setting for this expansive story.
The production stars the acclaimed actor John Lithgow, known for his versatile career across stage and screen. His involvement brings a notable presence to the cast, anchoring the storytelling with his celebrated talent. Giant explores themes of social class, ambition, and the American Dream, making it a compelling theatrical experience for audiences interested in rich, character-driven narratives.
Theatergoers can anticipate a meticulously crafted musical that honors the spirit of Ferber's work while bringing a fresh, contemporary interpretation to the stage. The 140-minute runtime allows for a comprehensive exploration of the story's complexities and emotional depth, promising an engaging journey through a pivotal era in American history and a close look at the lives shaped by it.
Seeing Giant live
What attending this kind of production is like
Theatre rewards attention to the room. Sound carries differently, entrances and exits are part of the staging, and the audience's collective quiet is something a recording cannot reproduce.
Seat position changes what you notice rather than only how well you see. Front-of-orchestra seats give you faces and detail but a steep angle on staging; further back and one level up you gain the full picture and choreography, which many productions are designed around.
The performance you choose matters too. Weeknight, matinee and weekend performances tend to draw different audiences, and casting can vary between performances in ways published by the production rather than by us.
Timing is unforgiving in theatre. Curtain times are firm, latecomers are seated at the house's discretion, and interval length is set by the production — so build the evening around the published start time.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
Giant ticket buying guide
Understanding theatre seating language before you compare offers
Learn the vocabulary of the house you are attending. Orchestra or stalls seating sits at stage level; mezzanine, dress circle or balcony levels rise behind or above it. The same words describe different geometry in different theatres, so read the specific venue's layout.
Sightlines matter as much as distance. Overhangs, side angles and safety rails affect what you can see, and a well-placed seat further back often beats a cheap seat at an extreme angle.
Choose the performance deliberately. Matinees, weeknights and weekends differ in atmosphere and availability, and any casting information should come from the production itself.
Compare all-in totals for the exact number of seats you need, and check whether the seats you are considering are genuinely adjacent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
Giant ticket questions
Where is Giant currently performing?
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Last reviewed 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Giant about?
- Giant is a new musical adaptation of Edna Ferber's classic novel, chronicling a sweeping Texas saga that explores themes of social class, ambition, and the American Dream within a powerful ranching family.
- Where is Giant playing?
- Giant is playing on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, located at 239 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036.
- When did Giant open?
- Giant opened on March 23, 2026.
- How long is the running time for Giant?
- The running time for Giant is 140 minutes.
- Who is in the cast of Giant?
- The cast of Giant features acclaimed actor John Lithgow in a starring role.