Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Directed by Darryl B. Hovis
Music Direction by Bill Strongin
Choreography by Christine Hinchee

Awards and Recognition

  • Back by Popular Demand!
  • Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Tony Award Winners
  • Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Oscar Winners
  • Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Grammy Winners

On the Fyda-Mar Stage…

James Henry Trotter lives with two ghastly hags — his odious aunts — and he’s a very lonely little boy indeed. One day, something peculiar happens. At the end of the garden, a peach starts to grow and grow … and grow. Inside that peach are seven very unusual insects, all waiting to take James on a magical adventure of enormous proportions. We invite you to crawl inside the giant peach and take a peek. Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book and featuring music by the Tony and Academy Award-winning songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, and La La Land, this family musical takes you on an amazing voyage across the ocean.

Recommendation: Wonderful for the entire family, ages 4 and up.

 

Executive Producer
Elizabeth Jones

Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer Laurie Smits Staude
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Audience Buzz

    1. This was my first experience and I was so pleased! This was a very quality production–and we are so excited to see more, we will be back!

      — Tory
    2. It was perfect.

      — Anonymous
    3. Great performance. Very entertaining and well done!

      — Linda
    4. I brought my two daughters (7 and 5) and they loved it.

      — Lisa
    5. It was WONDERFUL!! Taking pictures and interacting with the cast was the highlight of the show– just fabulous

      — Kate Kennedy
    6. The entire experience was enjoyable

      — Anonymous
    7. Absolutely wonderful and joyful!!!

      — Anonymous
    8. Decades ago, I read Roald Dahl’s amazing James and the Giant Peach. It touched my heart. Later, when the animated movie came out, I relived the story once more. Then I saw James and the Giant Peach at the Chance. Your small-stage production was spectacular. It exceeded my expectations. A smile filled my face from the opening scene until the final word. Thanks for adding your production to my list of fantastic performances.

      — James Warren
    9. It was perfect!

      — Anonymous
    10. Very enjoyable program!

      — Cheryl Ann Stahl
    11. Great experience

      — Anonymous

Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center
5522 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA  92807
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