Shows · Seussical
Seussical
Opened 2000
198 performances
Musical, Modern
The Cat in the Hat narrates as the stories of Dr. Seuss collide in a fantastical world. Horton the Elephant discovers a tiny planet called Whoville on a speck of dust and vows to protect it, while young JoJo, a Who child banished to military school, must learn to channel his wild imagination. Their parallel stories of loyalty, courage, and believing in the unseen intertwine in a colorful celebration of the power of imagination.
- Music
- Stephen Flaherty
- Lyrics
- Lynn Ahrens
- Book
- Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens
Productions1 on Broadway
Recordings 2 recordings
Licensing 1 entry
| US | Music Theatre International Seussical matched on title alone: a lead, not a confirmed licensor |
Seussical, sometimes Seussical the Musical, is a musical with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, and a story co-written by both. It is based on the works of Dr. Seuss, with most of its plot drawing from Horton Hears a Who!, Gertrude McFuzz, and Horton Hatches the Egg. The title is a portmanteau of "Seuss" and "musical". Despite a negative critical reception and significant financial losses during its initial Broadway run in 2000, Seussical has since had a revival in popularity, with two US national tours, a West End production, and numerous adaptations for schools and regional theaters.
“ed until you’ve seen Rosie O’Donnell impersonating the Cat in the Hat. She loved the [2000 musical] Seussical and took over the role for a month. I pictured her as more of a puppy.”—harmonica virtuoso LARRY ADLER
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