John Lithgow in GIANT - Broadway, March 2026- Page 2

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 10/14/25 at 4:25pm

Cockeyed Optimist said: "Giant was not really a shoo in at the Olivier awards, and neither was Lithgow for that matter. There was a lot of talk about Adrien Brody winning, so I don’t think Lithgow is giving this performance for the ages that some here describe because he wasn’t even a lock in London."

I think it's safe to call him an early favorite, but this early on he's probably not a lock. He's arguably got greater competition here - Mark Strong, Don Cheadle, Namir Smallwood, the Dog Day Afternoon boys - and there's a chance the subject matter doesn't play as well to American audiences as it did for Brits.

[Cockeyed Optimist]

Posted: 10/14/25 at 4:35pm

Oh for sure.  And roald Dahl means significantly less over here than over there. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/14/25 at 4:38pm

The above comments prove my point: Brody lost to him and so did Strong.  We'll see about the others. 

But y'all need to understand: this is a Jerusalem-level performance, as is the play.  

Updated On: 10/14/25 at 04:38 PM

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/14/25 at 6:14pm

Play Esq. said: "But y'all need to understand: this is aJerusalem-level performance, as is the play."

Yea I didn’t even see it in London and as far as I’m concerned Lith is winning Best Actor until something else actually opens and presents a formidable challenge. This is Mirren in The Audience, or Jodie Comer in Prima Facie, or Cranston in Network, or the aforementioned Jerusalem.

And while Dahl might not be quite as beloved here, he’s pretty darn beloved. And Lithgow is personally beloved by almost everyone who works with him. And the subject matter feels like catnip to frequent New York playgoers who are willing to pay $100+ for something they hear is great.

[Cockeyed Optimist]

Posted: 10/14/25 at 6:21pm

Scott Rudin is still on track this spring with Nathan Lane in Joe Mantello directed Death of a Salesman and also Bruce Norris’ Cottonfield. Not sure if there’s a leading man in the latter.  But I’d argue, Lithgow will be one of the many options this season, but far from a front runner.  Nathan Lane will be unstoppable!!!

Updated On: 10/14/25 at 06:21 PM

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 12:40am

And while Dahl might not be quite as beloved here, he’s pretty darn beloved. And Lithgow is personally beloved by almost everyone who works with him. 

And this is kind of what makes the play great. I have no real love or knowledge of Dahl, except for the original Wonka movie (Mexican-American here, clearly not a Brit), but I was enthralled from beginning to end! I suspect if you read his books…one of which is discussed at certain length in the play…you’d actually enjoy it more. 


 

Updated On: 10/15/25 at 12:40 AM

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 12:41am

Cockeyed Optimist said: "Scott Rudin is still on track this spring with Nathan Lane in Joe Mantello directedDeath of a Salesman and also Bruce Norris’ Cottonfield. Not sure if there’s a leading man in the latter. But I’d argue, Lithgow will be one of the many options this season, but far from a front runner. Nathan Lane will be unstoppable!!!"

K. 

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 4:41am

Cockeyed Optimist said: "Nathan Lane will be unstoppable!!!"

I love me some Nathan Lane, but this seems a bit premature for a production that has yet to occur and a performance yet to be seen.  So for the time being, given what we know about Lithgow's achievement and reviews in London, it seems reasonable to call him a front-runner.  I thought he gave one of the most natural lived-in performances Ive ever seen.

 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 8:14am

Like I said… until something else actually opens and presents a formidable challenge, we should view Lithgow as the frontrunner. There are too many hypotheticals.

FWIW, unless something has changed, last I heard was that the Lane/Metcalf/Mantello SALESMAN was happening in the 26-27 season.

And as far as Tonys go, Lane has indeed been stoppable 21 times in his career. 

Updated On: 10/15/25 at 08:14 AM

[Cockeyed Optimist]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 9:55am

Will Harrison and Alex Winter are already giving better performances than Lithgow

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 10:04am

Harrison is definitely putting in WORK. He better have a Tony nomination coming his way or I may punch someone. Lol


Winter…he is good, but GODOT is seldom an exciting piece of theatre for anyone, least of all Tony voters. I mean, they snubbed Stewart and McKellen - two classically trained actors - last time around. I can’t imagine they’re going to be all over Bill & Ted’s Existential Crisis unless it’s a very slow year (which…it won’t be)

[gibsons2]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 10:26am

Cockeyed Optimist said: "Oh for sure. Androald Dahl means significantly less over here than over there."

How so? Every child and adult I know has read or at least heard of Willie Wonka, Matilda, Fantastic Mister Fox, BFG. Roald Dahl is the mainstream household name author in the US.

Updated On: 10/15/25 at 10:26 AM

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 10:53am

Elliot Levey, Aya Cash, and Rachel Stirling reprising their roles alongside Lithgow; previews begin March 11 at the Music Box

[quizking101]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 11:02am

Elliott Levey is an AMAZING actor. I saw him in CABARET on the West End as Herr Schultz and he was on par with Steven Skybell as my favorite in terms of how absolutely heartbreaking his portrayal was

[walnutoraroach]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 11:39am

I do also think this is Lithgow's Tony to lose. I also hope no one else was planning to win for Featured Actress in A Play this season since Aya Cash is truly extraordinary in the role and will certainly be a frontrunner.

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 12:45pm

Well, the ticket prices aren't horrible by today's standards, but I will miss the £65 front-row seat I was able to get in London.

[Cockeyed Optimist]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 12:57pm

You might be able to get in for free here since it’s gonna flop.  The subject matter repels people. It’s either offensive to people or woke to others.  This will be a Tammy Faye type situation.  Remember Katie breyban winning the Olivier??

Updated On: 10/15/25 at 12:57 PM

[Kad]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 1:55pm

Okay, BroadwayFlash.

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 1:57pm

Cockeyed Optimist said: "You might be able to get in for free here since it’s gonna flop. The subject matter repels people. It’s eitheroffensive to people or woke to others. This will be a Tammy Faye type situation. Remember Katie breyban winning the Olivier??"

Give it a rest. 

 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 3:29pm

Code is Letsbegin and tickets start at $119 and go up to $375.

 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 5:24pm

SteveSanders said: "Well, the ticket prices aren't horrible by today's standards, but I will miss the £65 front-row seat I was able to get in London."

When I saw this at the Royal Court, it was 20 pounds per ticket.  When I went to the pro-shoot performance on the West end...tickets were in the 300 pound range!  Lucked out and got a center orchestra seat that happened to be near a camera for 130.  Loved it even more the second time, even in a larger space.  

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 5:43pm

I really can’t wait to see this.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/16/25 at 3:54pm

Kad said: "Okay, BroadwayFlash."

Sorry if I missed it, but they were officially banned, correct?

Updated On: 10/16/25 at 03:54 PM