After an exclusive season in Melbourne, King Kong set a new benchmark for live theatre puppetry, captivating audiences and critics with its sheer scale and groundbreaking stage technology.  With Creature Design by Sonny Tilders of the Creature Technology Company and Production Design by Peter England, the 20-foot creature was operated by a team of 14 artists, blending cutting-edge technology with raw physicality. The production’s visual and sonic landscape merged 1930s nostalgia with modern flair, while choreography and costumes paid homage to classic styles and pop culture of the time.

In a remarkable feat, the production went on to make its Broadway debut in November 2018 at the Broadway Theatre – marking a milestone as the first Global Creatures production to take the stage on Broadway. Reimagined for New York audiences, the production featured a new book by Jack Thorne, a fresh score with contributions from Marius de Vries and Eddie Perfect and direction and choreography by Drew McOnie. 

The Broadway staging once again pushed the boundaries of theatrical innovation, merging state-of-the-art puppetry with an unforgettable experience that left audiences in awe. Variety praised the show as “visually dazzling” and applauded the Kong puppet as “magnificent and moving”.