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)➝
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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