Seussical: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Seussical weaves various Dr. Seuss characters and stories into one imaginative narrative. The main focus is on Horton the Elephant, who discovers a tiny world on a speck of dust, inhabited by the Whos. As Horton strives to protect the Whos and their home, he encounters popular Seuss characters like the Cat in the Hat, Jojo, and Gertrude McFuzz. Seussical explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of imagination.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2000)

Cast: Medium (15+ Roles)Child Roles

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: Fictional


Creative Team

Music/Book: Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics/Book: Lynn Ahrens

Based On: The Dr. Seuss Books➝


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2001)➝

Off-Broadway Cast (2008)➝


Licensing

Seussical is available to license through Music Theatre International.

Australasia Licensing Options

Europe Licensing Options

International Licensing Options

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2000s, Animals, Based on Books, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Middle School, Narrator, One-Word, Popular, Summer, Sung-Through


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