Big River

Lyric Stage Boston
140 Clarendon Street Boston

Join Huck Finn, his friend Jim, and a host of colorful characters on a journey down the Mississippi River in Lyric Stage Company of Boston's production of the hit musical Big River. Based on the classic novel by Mark Twain, Big River features a score by Roger Miller -- best known for his '60s country-pop hits ("King of the Road") -- that draws from an eclectic, upbeat collection of musical styles including Cajun, gospel, blues and country. The Broadway production of Big River won seven Tony Awards in 1985, including Best Musical.

Thru - Oct 8, 2011

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The Boston Globe - Recommended

"...At a time when musicals are more inclined toward the edgy than the G-rated, the Lyric’s production of “Big River’’ might well find its own audience among families with children. That’s fine, but here’s hoping the kids also take the time to read Twain’s book."

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- Don Aucoin

Broadway World - Recommended

"... Big River is a show with a lot of heart and a lot of homespun humor, but do not be deceived. In the midst of all of the singing, dancing, and storytelling, just when you think that you're only there to be having a good time, it will dawn on you that there is a lesson in all of this levity. The amazing thing is that the lesson still needs to be taught more than 125 years after the publication of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Fortunately, it is a great story and Veloudos and company will make it worth your while to book passage on the journey."

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- Nancy Grossman

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