Set Designer

Big Fish is a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical Broadway musical about fathers, sons, and the stories that we use to define our identities. With a beautiful score by Andrew Lippa, and a witty book by John August, Big Fish is a magnificent “big fish” of a tale, itself – spectacular, fantastical, and overflowing with love. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace (Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions) and the acclaimed film written by John August and directed by Tim Burton (Big Fish, 2003), this show celebrates the magic of theatre and the power of a great story.

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Big Fish

Kitsap Forest Theater

Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals, last performed at our theater in the summer of 2014.

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."

Annie

“This is the home of Canada’s Premier Big Band - Jim John's Swing Shift Big Band. From the band’s beginning in 1996 it quickly became apparent that this was a band intent on preserving the sounds and quality of the big band era - a band that has since been recognized as one of the top big bands in the country. With 17 talented musicians, male and female vocalists and optional dancers and female vocal trio, this band can entertain audiences of all ages. From dances, corporate galas, and jazz festivals to weddings, theatre shows and everything in-between, Swing Shift has the variety to suit any occasion. We can also provide smaller groups, ranging from solo piano, trio, quartet and right up to our very popular 11 piece group - a versatile band that specializes in music for all ages.  Leader Jim John has twenty years of leadership experience - he knows how to make your event a big success!!”

Swing Shift big band

The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar

Swing Shift Big Band

Vulgar, egotistic junkman Harry Brock has come to a swanky hotel in Washington to make crooked deals with government big-wigs. Accompanying him is the charming but dumb ex-chorus girl Billie, whose lack of social graces embarrasses even Harry. Harry hires young, idealistic reporter Paul Verrall to educate Billie and make her more presentable. Romance ensues, as does Billie's realization that Harry is a crook who has made her a tool in his schemes to defraud the public.  As Billie prepares to leave Harry, she helps Paul get hold of incriminating documents of Harry's which will result in scandal and disaster. Written by Garson Kanin, this comedy-drama became a celebrated film starring Judy Holliday and William Holden.

Set Designer

Jim Johnson

Events

Past events

Jul 26 - Aug 17, 2025

Big Fish · Kitsap Forest Theater

May 25 - Jun 15, 2025

Annie · Kitsap Forest Theater

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