Big River

Sep 26 – Nov 30, 2008 / The Goodspeed - 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 view map

Come along for the adventure of a lifetime! Join Huck Finn and runaway slave Jim on a musical trip down the Mississippi River in Mark Twain’s classic tale. Along the way you’ll meet a rascally pair of river grifters, a grieving heiress and of course, Tom Sawyer. A slice of pure Americana - adventurous, humorous, perilous and mythic. Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Music and Lyrics by

Roger Miller

Book by

William Hauptman

Adapted from the novel by

Mark Twain

Scenic Design by

Michael Schweikardt

Costume Design by

Alejo Viette

Lighting Design by

John Lasiter