After making a wish to be “big,” 12-year-old Josh Baskin wakes up in the body of a 30-year-old adult in New York City. Navigating a world of jobs, relationships, and responsibilities, Josh discovers the joys and challenges of growing up — while realizing that childhood may be the most magical time of all. Based on the beloved 1988 film starring Tom Hanks, this musical celebrates hope, friendship, and staying young at heart.

Book
John Weidman
Music
David Shire
Lyrics
Richard Maltby, Jr.
Director and Artistic Director
Michael Unger

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Dates: November 13 – December 27
Running Time: 2 Hours
Address: Skylight Music Theatre
Recommended: Recommended for ages 9 and up

Special Nights

  • Student Matinee
  • Student Matinee
  • ASL/Insights
  • Veterans Night
  • Sensory Friendly

Cast & Creative Team

  • Director and Artistic Director – Michael Unger
  • Choreographer – Tori Watson
  • Music Director – David Bonofiglio
  • Scenic Designer – Jonathan Berg-Einhorn
  • Costume Designer – Tiffany Howard
  • Lighting and Video Designer – John “Smooch” Medina
  • Sound Designer – Sarah Ramos
  • Production Stage Manager – Daniel J. Hanson*
  • Assistant Stage Manager – Sami Pekelnicky
  • Assistant Stage Manager – Kian Arnold
  • Intimacy and Fight Director – Marcee Doherty
Zach Thomas Woods
Josh Baskin Zach Thomas
Woods
Brianna Bauch
Susan Lawrence Brianna
Bauch
Milo Eull
Young Josh Baskin Milo
Eull
Ira Kindkeppel-Longden
Billy Kopecki Ira
Kindkeppel-Longden
David Flores
MacMillan David
Flores
Carmen Risi
Mrs. Baskin Carmen
Risi
Frankie Breit
Paul 11/13-12/13 Frankie
Breit
Paul 12/16-12/27
Paul 12/16-12/27 Colin
Ring
Shawn Holmes
Zoltar Shawn
Holmes
Brandite Reed
Miss Watson Brandite
Reed
Jenna Krysiak
Cynthia Benson Jenna
Krysiak
Harper Fornstedt
Cynthia Benson Harper
Fornstedt
Brianna Donahue
Ensemble Brianna
Donahue
Averi Lauren Grier
Ensemble Averi Lauren
Grier
William Jelenchick
Ensemble William
Jelenchick
Taylor Fischer
Ensemble Taylor
Fischer
Selene Taylor
Ensemble Selene
Taylor
Savannah Carlson
Ensemble Savannah
Carlson
Robert Stewart
Ensemble Robert
Stewart
Paula Garcia
Ensemble Paula
Garcia
Noah Zakrzewski
Ensemble Noah
Zakrzewski
Naomi Robinson
Ensemble Naomi
Robinson
Logan Grace
Ensemble Logan
Grace
Josh Pope
Ensemble Josh
Pope
Joe Picchetti
Ensemble Joe
Picchetti
Jillian Vogedes
Ensemble Jillian
Vogedes
Isabella Zakrzewski
Ensemble Isabella
Zakrzewski
Everett Vogt
Ensemble Everett
Vogt
Emily Molloy
Ensemble Emily
Molloy
Isaac Bruce
Ensemble Isaac
Bruce