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Tony-Winning Musical Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Members Who Went Said:
Too long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cut 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheila Manes When I grow old I will wear purple Good music and acting but unnecessarily long—almost three hours, either for oldsters (us) or our grandchildren 8 and 10.
Susie Arts lover The fourteen young adults who acted in this show (sometimes several parts each) were very talented. I loved the music, voices, and entertaining script. |
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More Details About This Event: Big River is the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It's the story of Huck's escape from his brutal father and his evolving relationship with Jim, a slave fleeing from even more brutal oppression. As they raft down the Mississippi toward freedom, their comic adventures pit prejudice against hope and courage.
“It is buoyant, upbeat and funny,” said director Eve Muson. “It also a story of moral dilemma--not just a boy’s story.” The language used in this production is closely adapted from the Mark Twain classic text and reflects the vernacular of the period. Published in 1884, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is widely considered one of the best American novels. The controversial book was once banned from public libraries because of its explicit language description of Southern culture and slavery. This summer musical is presented by the National Players, America’s longest-running touring company. About Olney Theatre Center: Located just north of Washington, D.C. in arts-rich Montgomery County, Maryland, Olney Theatre Center for the Arts offers a diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students. One of two state theaters of Maryland, OTC is situated on 14 acres in the heart of the beautiful Washington-Baltimore-Frederick "triangle," within easy access of all three cities.
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