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AZUR GLYNN
certified reviewer
June 11, 2026
This show was incredible! I laughed-, I cried (multiple times) and I had an all around wonderful time! Big with a B is a valuable play filled with relatable contents, well curated musical accompaniments and the best stage hand I’ve ever seen in a play 😉. If you’ve ever felt too little, too much, too big and it’s made you feel small you should do yourself a favor and see this play! How luck we are something so inspisring has had the opportunity to grace the stage! ❤️...
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ANONYMOUS
uncertified reviewer
June 06, 2026
Didn’t expect to laugh as much as did then be left with happy tears at the end. What an unexpectedly exquisite show. ...
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 06, 2026
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Brilliant funny heartwarming positive
Oh my goodness this show made me laugh made me cry. It was very introspective. Definitely told the story of growing up plus size and all that that entails from self-worth to embracing our authentic expressions -this show rocked it.!!!...
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JENNIFER LYNN
certified reviewer
June 06, 2026
Big With A B will make you laugh, cry, and feel like part of Brianna McDonnell's big Italian family. A born performer, Brianna's powerful stage presence, voice and comedic timing all converge to make this autobiographical show relatable to anyone who has ever felt less than—or been told they're too much. Bravi Brianna, director Ken and music director Lindsay, I will be back!...
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ELIZABETH HERRON
certified reviewer
June 06, 2026
“Body image” : 2 simple words that carry so much weight. And yes! both literally & figuratively and, again, yes! pun intended! THIS is a must see- performed by Brianna McDonnell, directed by Ken Sawyer and music director and on piano Lindsay Aldana. Briana delivers the goods and wallops a punch with her personal and heartwarming story of growing up surrounded by words such as “ fat” & “normal.” She shares her tale from childhood to the present of her journey with the high numbers on the scale and her pursuit of acting and musical theatre with her storytelling interspersed with singing a few of our favorite and familiar Broadway showstoppers. She was a laugh a minute but had me crying at the end with her rendition of ABBA’s “ I have a dream.”...
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NATHANIEL DOLQUIST
certified reviewer
June 05, 2026
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Uplifting moving musical
A unique and moving show by a talented and thoughtful performer! It’s amazing to see what a multi-hyphenate like Brianna can create for a festival like this, and I highly recommend that everyone check this show out!...
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SAM BAKER
uncertified reviewer
June 05, 2026
Truly heartfelt. Honest, brutal at times- and GLAMOROUS. ...
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JULIA HAIMOWITZ
certified reviewer
June 05, 2026
A must see for anyone who loves musical theatre! Brianna is a commanding presence onstage, skillfully guiding the audience through an emotionally resonante journey. “Big with a B,” is funny, heartfelt, and deeply relatable. ...
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LEAH GAY
certified reviewer
June 05, 2026
I laughed. I cried. If you’re a fan of musical theater, body positivity, personal stories, and one woman shows this is for you!!...
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