This new, family-friendly musical, based on the true story of New York's famed Cardiff Giant, offers a whimsical journey to the past by way of a young girl’s imagination. More…
From the show:
Step back in time with us to 1869! Emily, a bright young girl with an overactive imagination, has run away from home to prove that there are wonderful things in the world out there! Before long, she finds herself in the employ of a shady showman, William "Stub" Newell, the owner of a prehistoric, petrified giant! She and the Giant become instant “imaginary friends,” but all is not well. When the unscrupulous circus impresario, P.T. Barnum, offers a hefty sum to buy Newell’s profitable, prehistoric attraction and is refused, he comes up with a scheme to steal Stub's business right out from under his nose forcing Emily to sort through what is fact, what is fiction, and what's all in her imagination.
Kit Goldstein Grant’s new musical, based on the true story of New York's famed Cardiff Giant, features a catchy score packed with wonderfully whimsical music and clever lyrics making for a fun, family musical that bursts with excitement – and even a bit of history – as a cast of colorful characters takes you on a journey to the past by way of a young girl’s imagination.
See it if A cute and charming little production. Catchy songs and an interesting story make a nice time at the theater.
Don't see it if You want perfectly polished productions. Can’t see good bones in a show.
See it if You’re looking for kids musicals.
Don't see it if You want a real musical.
See it if The young girl will have a career after this. Really talented kid. The show was best for kids.
Don't see it if This was not fast paced and I just could not get into this show.
See it if You like a new musical with heart and soul with a good old fashioned circus style story. Innovative and kind. Lovely songs big puppet.
Don't see it if You don’t like the above. Or circuses or wizard of Oz wonder.
See it if want to see a wonderful world of fantasy, charlatans, what is imagination, and what is real. Even a beautiful puppet Is thrown in.
Don't see it if You are not a curious person and can’t question the events in our own “Alice in Wonderland” political world.
Also The young actress who played Emily, the star of the show, was fantasti... Read more Read less
See it if you like musical comedies
Don't see it if you were not entertained
See it if you are looking for light family friendly fare. Good performance by the actress in the little girl lead; nice voice though hard to hear.
Don't see it if you are expecting a full blown production. Opening set looked great but the Cardiff Giant puppet needed a bit more work. Cute story.
See it if you like off-Broadway musicals. The performers are wonderfully talented, and the story is comic and whimsical.
Don't see it if you prefer something a bit more commercial. This show feels a bit underground and DIY. The music is provided by a background track.
See it if You like small new musicals, family-friendly shows, and catchy music. It's interesting for children and adults. Staci Stout is REALLY good.
Don't see it if You want a polished show, a big show, strong and clear sound, a live band.
Also This is a work in progress, but it's very promising. Staci Stout reall... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see a clever and sweet family musical
Don't see it if you're looking for something political or depressing (this is neither), or if you don't like musicals
See it if you like child-like fantasies a la The Wizard of Oz where good things happen to those who believe.
Don't see it if You are bored with amateur, predictable stories. Knowing this, it’s the journey that counts and you’re happy to go along for the ride.
Also The acting and singing are energetic with nothing held back. The giant... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see an off-Broadway show with kids/family and/or see the story of the Cardiff Giant from the 1800s.
Don't see it if you do not like kids, there are a couple of scenes with kids whining
Also All of the actors did a great job - in particular, the lead actress (S... Read more Read less
See it if Teaching you to see different about the kids believing .
Don't see it if If you like to lie.Will puxe your buttons
See it if A quality production. Terrific set and costumes. Great puppetry
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See it if you like cute stories that play on what we know and combine it with something new.
Don't see it if you want large scale props and sets or get annoyed with sometimes obvious lines and cliches.
See it if you like to see a world and time where if you still had a will to work you will find a job.
Don't see it if you are looking for an action pack drama with stunts.
See it if You want to be taken away by human emotion and kindness and childlike wonder of what the world can be. Music, staging, set, choreography A+
Don't see it if You are cynical and cranky and wish to be righteous.
See it if you love seeing New York actors create good theatre. If you enjoy having a good time. If you love intimate theatre. Amazing puppetry too!
Don't see it if you don't have imagination. If you don't like family shows. If you expect something topical or groundbreaking. If you're hard of hearing.
See it if Ostensibly, this is a children's show. However, any good children's show must keep the adults in the audience engaged. This show does that.
Don't see it if It deserves to be seen. Period.
See it if You enjoy fun music with great writing, staging and dancing. With sets and lighting that really bring you into the world of the show.
Don't see it if You don’t like shows that use elements such as shadow play and puppetry to enhance the story.
Also I enjoyed this show much more than I expected to. It’s an AEA showcase... Read more Read less