The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) presented by Emerald City Theatre at Apollo Theater

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...The big friendly giant referenced in the title is a strict vegetarian; his job, however, involves filling sleeping heads with sweet dreams of resisting authority. (He also farts in the presence of the Queen of England.) Director Morgan Ashley Madison tells the story with energy and confidence in her staging for Emerald City Theatre, using brisk pacing, cheeky performances, and, best of all, lifelike puppets (designed by Rough House Theatre) in a variety of sizes."

Chicago Stage and Screen - Highly Recommended

"...Overall, this is a wonderful play that a can be enjoyed by a child of any age. If you have kids, take them. If not, rediscover the child in yourself and go see Emerald City's latest creation."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...Emerald City’s unique, special brand of family-friendly humor, memorable characters and colorful, eye-popping spectacle enhances David Wood’s faithful adaptation of this children’s classic. Brought to life by an imaginative director, her creative support team and a multi-talented cast, this mildly scary, often funny multimedia production brings young audiences into the world of the lovable Big Friendly Giant and his friends. As part of their season of Small Heroes and Big Dreams, hopefully this will be just the beginning of Emerald City’s exploration of the world of Roald Dahl."