Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) opens its 33rd season with the fantastical adventure of SEUSSICAL on September 16, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts. The musical spectacle will feature one of DCT’s largest ensembles, led by celebrated local talents including Kyle Igneczi as Cat in the Hat and Christopher Curtis as Horton and NDG readers can WIN tickets by visiting our Facebook page and tell us who is your favorite Dr, Seuss character and why.
Ten of Dr. Seuss’s best known characters collide and cavort in SEUSSICAL, a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza. The play is based on several of his books: Horton Hears a Who!, Horton Hatches the Egg, and Miss Gertrude McFuzz, the second story in the book Yertle the Turtle and other Stories.
The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird, JoJo, and others will guide audiences along a magical exploration of family and friendship through the Jungle of Nool, Circus McGurkus, and the tiny world of Whoville. And true to all Dr. Seuss stories, attendees will discover what it takes for Horton to withstand ridicule and danger to save the day during an unforgettable tale of adventure, heroism, perseverance, and loyalty.
Long-term writing team Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (My Favorite Year, Ragtime, Rocky) wrote the music and lyrics, respectively, for SEUSSICAL, and have been working together since 1988. They called on their ability to adapt to different styles of music which led them to create what is now one of the most performed shows in America. Flaherty’s compositions match Ahrens’ lyrics for a combined effect of songs that invite, entertain, and narrate the story for audiences.
“Our 2016-2017 Me, the Recipe season is full of shows that ask our audiences to think about what makes them unique, and few people could inspire others to live great lives quite the way Dr. Seuss could,” said Nancy Schaeffer, the show’s director. Schaeffer is also DCT’s Associate Artistic Director and Education Director. “We’ve definitely taken notice of how popular the show has been, and it’s been quite some time since a professional company has done SEUSSICAL in Dallas. So we really think it’s the right time to bring SEUSSICAL to DCT, and we’re very excited for it to be the show that opens our season.
” Who doesn’t love a good Dr. Seuss story?! That is why the young and the young-at-heart should plan to join DCT to think some thinks and enjoy the wonderful world of SEUSSICAL!
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Opening night Seuss-tivities will be sponsored by Children’s Health and Sprinkles Cupcakes. Face painting, a Whothemed craft, word walls, selfies, giveaways, and more are planned! Sprinkles Cupcakes will provide mini-cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles at intermission for opening night audiences. SEUSSICAL
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
September 16 – October 23, 2016
Performance Dates and Times
– Friday, September 16, 7:30 PM – Opening Night
– Saturday, September 17, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, September 18, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, September 18, 4:30 PM
– Saturday, September 24, 1:30 PM
– Saturday, September 24, 4:30 PM
– Sunday, September 25, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, September 25, 4:30 PM (ASL)
– Saturday, October 1, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, October 2, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, October 2, 4:30 PM
– Saturday, October 8, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, October 9, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, October 9, 4:30 PM
– Saturday, October 15, 1:30 PM (Sensory-Friendly)
– Saturday, October 15, 4:30 PM
– Sunday, October 16, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, October 16, 4:30 PM
– Saturday, October 22, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, October 23, 1:30 PM
– Sunday, October 23, 4:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $17-$30.
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