Seussical Performance

Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winner, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Land, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool, to the Circus McGurkus, to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos includes Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and danger, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and trial, the intrepid Getrude Mc Fuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Musicand Book by Stephen Flaherty; Lyrics and Book Lynn Ahrens
Directed by Richard Roberts
Musical Direction by Allen Buxkemper