John Lithgow Play ‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment
The play 'Giant,' featuring John Lithgow, has successfully recouped its $5.6 million investment after just 10 weeks on Broadway. The production, which explores a scandal involving author Roald Dahl, is running for a limited engagement until June 28. It has received four Tony Award nominations, highlighting its critical acclaim and popularity.
- ▪'Giant' began performances at the Music Box Theatre on March 11 and will run through June 28.
- ▪The play has been nominated for four Tony Awards, including best play and best actor for Lithgow.
- ▪A filmed version of 'Giant' is set to be released in cinemas starting November 19 in multiple countries.
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Home Legit News May 19, 2026 7:00am PT John Lithgow Play ‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest John Lithgow Play ‘Giant’ Recoups $5.6 Million Broadway Investment 4 minutes ago ‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen 7 hours ago Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ to Close in June, Sets North American Tour 23 hours ago See All Joan Marcus “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.
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