Bigfoot Sightings Inspire New Off-Broadway Musical

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📝 Description

Bigfoot! is a newly announced off-Broadway musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. Set in the fictional town of Muddirt, the show is described as a 'larger-than-life musical tale of corrupt politicians, small-town paranoia, and misunderstood youth' and features an eight-foot-tall Bigfoot. The production is scheduled for an eight-week run at New York City Center Stage I, beginning February 11, 2026, with an initial casting rollout announced December 8, 2025. The project is produced by Benson Drive Productions in association with Manhattan Theatre Club, with Danny Mefford directing and choreographing. Running time is 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission.

🔍 Circumstances

Official announcement and press materials for BIGFOOT!, an eight-week limited Off-Broadway engagement at NYC Center Stage I. The Creative team includes Amber Ruffin (book/lyrics), David A. Schmoll (music), Kevin Sciretta (book), director/choreographer Danny Mefford; initial cast announced; production by Benson Drive Productions in association with Manhattan Theatre Club; run begins Feb 11, 2026.

👤 Physical Description

The show features an eight-foot-tall Bigfoot as a central character; promotional materials describe a fantastical, combative, and humorous stage portrayal; no other physical details provided.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Eight-week limited engagement; part of 2025–26 season; Stage I venue in Midtown Manhattan; cast includes Crystal Lucas-Perry, Grey Henson, Katerina McCrimmon, and Alex Moffat; press notes describe the show as set in a glow-in-the-dark oasis town called Muddirt; run dates anchored to February 2026.

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