winning seven including Best Musical. Based on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Big River follows rebellious teenager Huck who takes off on a raft with runaway slave Jim, encountering conmen ...

The Grand Theater in Ellsworth, Maine has made a last-minute appeal for minority actors to save its production of Big River, an adaption of Mark Twain novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Ron Richardson won. Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Daniel H. Jenkins was nominated but did not win. Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Rene Auberjonois won.

"Big River" brings Mark Twain's powerful story to ... and the triumph of individual conscience over societal norms. The musical resonates with audiences through its timeless themes and ...