‘Giant’ Broadway Review: John Lithgow Delivers A Towering Performance As A Less-Than-Peachy Roald Dahl
Why it matters: Lithgow's intense portrayal re-examines a beloved author, sparking new conversations about his legacy.
- John Lithgow delivers an explosive and towering performance as Roald Dahl in 'Giant,' according to the primary review.
- Variety highlights Lithgow's portrayal as a 'venomous Roald Dahl' animating a 'staggering production.'
- NYT Arts frames the play as 'A Study in Monstrosity,' focusing on Lithgow's depiction of Dahl's darker side.
- Mark Rosenblatt's play 'Giant' is described as 'extraordinary' and a compelling exploration of a controversial literary figure.
John Lithgow delivers a towering, explosive performance as Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt's new Broadway play, 'Giant,' portraying the beloved children's author as a complex, even monstrous figure. Critics from multiple sources agree that Lithgow's portrayal is both staggering and venomous, capturing Dahl's less-than-peachy nature.
