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Broadway's 'Giant' Recoups $5.6 Million Investment

The Broadway play 'Giant,' starring John Lithgow, has successfully recouped its $5.6 million investment. This financial milestone was achieved just ten weeks into its run.

19 May, 14:00 — 19 May, 14:00
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NYTMostly Factual5d ago

Broadway’s ‘Giant,’ With John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, Turns a Profit in 10 Weeks

The fast success of this play, about the children’s author Roald Dahl, is a rarity on Broadway, where most shows lose money.

By Michael Paulson

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varietyMostly Factual5d ago

John Lithgow Play ‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment

“Giant,” a play starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl, has recouped its entire production cost after 10 weeks on Broadway. The show, which is running for a limited 16-week engagement, was capitalized at $5.6 million. “Giant” revolves around a 1983 scandal that forces Dahl to choose between risking his reputation or making a public […]

By Rebecca Rubin

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual5d ago

‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment

The play, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, recouped in 10 weeks.

By Caitlin Huston

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deadlineMostly Factual5d ago

‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Capitalization Just Ten Weeks Into Run

Giant, the four-time Tony-nominated Broadway production starring John Lithgow as scandal-plagued children’s author Roald Dahl, has recouped its $5.6 million capitalization just 10 weeks into its planned 16-week limited engagement. Producers Brian and Dayna Lee, Stephanie Kramer and Nicole Kramer, Josh Fiedler and Robyn Goodman, and Royal Court Theatre made the announcement today. The production […]

By Greg Evans

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