The Olivier Award-winning play GIANT, written by Mark Rosenblatt, will transfer to Broadway in March 2026 following sold-out runs at the Royal Court Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.
Tony and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow will reprise his acclaimed role as Roald Dahl in the Broadway production, which begins performances on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at a Shubert theatre to be announced.
Directed by Nicholas Hytner and designed by Bob Crowley, GIANT won three Olivier Awards including Best New Play and Best Actor for Lithgow’s performance.
Tickets will go on sale to the public in October 2025. Fans can sign up for early access and updates at gianttheplay.com.
A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends.
GIANT tells the true story of Roald Dahl and the controversy that challenged his legacy, offering a powerful and timely exploration of accountability and redemption.
On behalf of the producers, Brian and Dayna Lee said:
“GIANT is a powerful reminder that live theatre sparks vital conversation and deeper connection. The critical and audience acclaim from its West End run speaks to the insight and resonance of Mark Rosenblatt’s writing, remarkable for a debut play, and to John Lithgow’s stunning performance. We are honored to bring this timely work to Broadway this Spring.”
Playwright Mark Rosenblatt added:
“My debut play GIANT was written on spec in my kitchen with no assurance it would ever get produced at all. So, to have it premiere at London’s mighty Royal Court Theatre before transferring to the West End was truly life-changing. And now, to open on Broadway, led again by the peerless John Lithgow, is truly the stuff of dreams – I can’t wait to share GIANT and Nick Hytner’s exceptional production with New York audiences.”
John Lithgow said:
“Being a part of GIANT from its inception has been the most challenging and exciting stage experience of my career. I play the central character of Roald Dahl, a man of dizzying complexity, on a day of crisis in his life. The story takes place forty years ago, but it resonates powerfully with events of our present day. No play I’ve ever been in has had such an impact on audiences. I am so proud and honored to play this part.”
Director Nicholas Hytner commented:
“It’s a great privilege to be on Broadway with this superb play and to be working again with John Lithgow, one of the English-speaking world’s greatest actors.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
