I have been so looking forward to seeing this brand new musical and I am so happy that HCTO are the first ones to produce it in Utah. What an incredible production! Kudos to Chris Clark and the production team for a job well done! This musical is based on the Tim Burton film of the same name but adapting it into a musical has added such heart, love, and beauty to an already wonderful story! Thanks to the screenwriter for adapting his film on to the stage and Andrew Lippa for one absolutely breathtaking score! This show brings back a lot of memories for me of my late father, and so my experience Tuesday evening was bittersweet, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Ben Henderson gives an incredible performance as the lead character, Edward Bloom. Ben is a dear friend, and he gives 110% to every role he plays, and this incredible performance is no exception. My dear friends, Jacob Theo Squire gives a heartful performance as Edward's son, Will; Riley Branning as Will's wife, Josephine; Dan Anderson as Amos Calloway, the circus owner; Cleveland McKay Nicoll as Carl the Giant; and last but not least, the incredible Amanda Crabb as Edward's wife, Sandra. The entire ensemble were wonderful and I cried all the way home after the show. I was incredibly moved by this beautiful show and I highly recommend everyone to see it! Don't miss it!
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