John Lithgow at the 'Jimpa' premiere during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Giant, a play about Roald Dahl and antisemitism, will transfer to Broadway this spring. The play, starring John Lithgow, transfers to Broadway after an Olivier Award-winning run on the West End at the Royal Court Theatre. Lithgow, who won an Olivier for his performance as Dahl, will transfer with the production. The play follows the true story of Dahl writing a book review in a right-leaning magazine that has been criticized for being antisemitic. The review comes out in 1983 just as The Witches nears publication and a lunch is convened with his ex-mistress, new girlfriend and his British book publisher and sales director at his American publisher, who push him to make an apology. Related Stories TV Patricia Crowley, Star of TV's 'Please Don't Eat the Daisies,' Dies at 91 Business A24 Extends Its Indie Brand to Off-Broadway Giant is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner and written by Mark Rosenblatt. The play will begin Broadway performances on March 11 at a Shubert theater to be announced for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Lithgow was last on Broadway in the 2019 play, Hillary and Clinton, as Bill Clinton. The Conclave and The Crown actor has frequently appeared on Broadway since making his debut in 1973 and has won two Tony Awards, one for his Broadway debut in The Changing Room and his second for best actor in a musical in the 2002 production of Sweet Smell of Success. "Being a part of Giant from its inception has been the most challenging and exciting stage experience of my career," Lithgow said. "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." Brian and Dayna Lee, Stephanie Kramer and Nicole Kramer, Josh Fiedler and Robyn Goodman, and Royal Court Theatre are producing the play. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Nick Cannon Why Nick Cannon Says Having 12 Kids Was a Response to Trauma: "Whatever Happens Happens" WNBA As WNBA Playoffs Commence, Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Kicks Off Collab With Away Luggage THR Original Video Selena Gomez, Michelle Williams and Tramell Tillman Among the Standout Looks at 2025 Emmys red carpet Megan Stalter Dresses Down in Casual 2025 Emmys Look With Big Message Emmys 2025 Emmys: Jenna Ortega, Selena Gomez and More Stars Hit the Red Carpet (Updating) Emmys 2025 Rock the Red Carpet With the Season's Most Dazzling Jewels Nick Cannon Why Nick Cannon Says Having 12 Kids Was a Response to Trauma: "Whatever Happens Happens" WNBA As WNBA Playoffs Commence, Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Kicks Off Collab With Away Luggage THR Original Video Selena Gomez, Michelle Williams and Tramell Tillman Among the Standout Looks at 2025 Emmys red carpet Megan Stalter Dresses Down in Casual 2025 Emmys Look With Big Message Emmys 2025 Emmys: Jenna Ortega, Selena Gomez and More Stars Hit the Red Carpet (Updating) Emmys 2025 Rock the Red Carpet With the Season's Most Dazzling Jewels