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A Lovely, Emotional Big Fish at MPP

When I first saw Big Fish, I had a lot of problems with the way the story had been put together.  But the more I see it, the more I'm able to read between the lines and explain away any concerns I had.  There are still some moments that I think the script could better contextualize, but I'm being won over, bit by bit.  (Do I recommend that everyone see three versions of this show? Maybe!) The last Big Fish of the year (that I know of) was presented by Morris Park Players as their fall musical.  An interesting note is that their spring musical, The Addams Family , is by the same composer, so MPP is having a very Lippa season right now.  Big Fish has been very popular this year, and it's a good option for community theaters; it has a lot of featured parts, a nice variety of musical styles, and a blend of realistic and fantastical elements that provides some fun opportunities for creative design without breaking the bank. Big Fish , based on the Tim Burton film, i