

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime).
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
Seussical KIDS is part of our STAR (Summer Theater Arts Review) program, which proudly celebrates its 10th season this year! Fittingly, our journey began a decade ago with Seussical—and now, ten years later, we’ve come full circle, bringing this whimsical favorite back to the stage with a brand-new cast of rising stars. The young performers you’ll see tonight have just completed grades 2 through 5. Some are returning veterans who’ve grown with us over multiple summers; others are stepping into the spotlight for the very first time. Together, they form a vibrant, talented ensemble with an infectious passion for theater. We are endlessly grateful for their energy, dedication, and ability to make the process such a joyful experience.