“Big Fish” Takes Time to Get Interesting (caution, plot spoilers)

I attended a performance of “Big Fish,” the new musical show with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August, last night at the Neil Simon Theatre.  The big draw, of course, is to see Norbert Leo Butz doing his thing – big production numbers, dancing, etc.  But through the long first act, my impression was that this was a piece of fluff, all about the production numbers, with supporting stars Bobby … <Read More>