BigFish a musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August. It is based on Daniel Wallace’s 1998 novel, BigFish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions, and the 2003 film BigFish written by John August and directed by Tim Burton. Edward Bloom has lived a full and fantastical life, populated by witches, giants, and mermaids, marked by true love that stops time in its tracks, and framed by heroics that push the limits of believability.