Big Fish: A Story Of Fathers And Imgaination

 

This show deserves much more credit then it deserves. So to ring in Father's day this year, I decided to discuss a show that revolves around the bond of a father and son. Following the film, this show follows an adult son who is getting ready to become a father himself and trying to make peace with his father, who has a knack for telling elaborate stories to describe real life events. To his father doing work and business deals is fighting dragons, and when you fall in love time itself stops. His son does not see eye to eye, believing most of these stories to be not only exaggerations of normal life events but also some to be entirely false. With a few heavy subjects raising the stakes that I do not dare spoil, the two must learn to see where the other is coming from, not just for their sake but for those around them who insist they have more in common then they think. 

This show did not run for long, having few performances before closing, but this show lives in local theater productions to this day, but should it come back or stay gone? I for one love so many of the songs in this show, and I highly recommend you look into it. There are so many fun and upbeat songs as well as a few inspiring songs as well. This show has such a strong opening that sets the tone for the rest of the show, " Be The Hero Of Your Story" is such a great opening song. And as you continue to listen so many of the songs are full of charm and heart. I am not a fan of every song in this soundtrack but I do love enough to want to see it on stage.

As you listen to it, there is so much love in these songs. The storyline is paired with the music work hand and hand to make such a memorable experience. Whether the song has a ton of fun elements as the stories come to life, or a more quiet moment as the show tugs at your heart strings. This show has a great balance of instrumentation that a ton of tracks sound unique, I highly recommend giving this show a listen.

This show is not just perfect for fathers day but any day really if you want a show with a ton of heart, and a ton of fun as well. It grips you with it's first song and even though it falters here and there it stays true with its message throughout and has plenty of songs that are so great it is worth at least one listen.