Big the Musical

The chart busting movie starring Tom Hanks

Big the Musical

By John Wiedman

This story is based on the chart busting movie starring Tom Hanks, where a young boy makes a wish to grow up and the twists and turns when his wish is granted. This musical, directed by Alan Weiger, will delight audiences of all ages.
The show will be performed, June 18 – 20 and June 25 – 27 at the Naperville Central Auditorium.
Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm and Sundays are at 2pm.

Paul Mullen of Naperville will play the “child inside an adult” part of Josh Baskin and his best friend, Billy Kopecki will be played by Waubonsie freshman, Logan Sangdahl of Naperville. The part of Susan, will be played by Kimberlee A. Mastrangelo of Bartlett and Stuart Vance of Naperville will play MacMillan her boss. Jeni Rodgers of Naperville will play Mrs. Baskin. Other cast members include: Gabrielle Baehl, Karen Dix, Matt Doerfler, Kelly Lamick, Courtney Lindenman, Michael Notardonato, Dennis Raleigh, Emily Riederer, Cailey Rogers, Tara Schulte, Jon Stricker, Ginger Stephens Terlep, Kaitlin Tunney, Jeff Victor, Jim Visher, Victoria Visher, and Nick Vizza Naperville; Scott Whipple of Aurora, Steven A. Zeidler of Lombard, Lorissa Julianus and Meredith L. Freyre of Lisle; Brooke Thomas of Palos Park; Melissa Harbauer of Downers Grove and Becky Messerschmidt of Glen Ellyn.

Key members of the Production Staff also include the following:
Ted Waltmire -- Muscial Director
Jeff Victor -- Choreographer
Jeremiah Baar -- Set Designer
Samantha Hahn -- Lighting & Sound Designer
Brenda Gilmore -- Producer
Lynn Hodak -- Publicity