Seussical: Musical Info & 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.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2000)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Book: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics/Book: Lynn Ahrens
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2001)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Animals, Based on Books, Child Roles, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Middle School, Narrator, One-Word, Popular, Summer, Sung-Through
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