Giant: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Giant follows a Texas oil family as they navigate love, ambition, and a rapidly evolving American landscape. As each family member’s journey intersects, relationships, racism, and personal choices lead to conflicts and alliances that span generations. Giant explores themes of wealth, power, identity, and the American Dream, capturing the complexity of life in the Lone Star State.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2009)

Cast Size: 25+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s / USA (Texas)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Michael John LaChiusa

Book: Sybille Pearson


Cast Albums

Original Cast (2013)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

2000s, Based on a Book, DramaticFolk, Large Cast, One-Word, Spring


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