SEUSSICAL

SPONSORED BY MIDWAY AUTO SALES

May 7-10 at MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Bell Center

Book by LYNN AHRENS & STEPHEN FLAHERTY | Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY | Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS | Co-conceived by ERIC IDLE | Based on the works of THEODOR GEISEL (DR. SEUSS)

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, 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.

Run time of Seussical the Musical is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

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Seussical Artistic Team

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Director: Hillary Talken
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Assistant Director & Stage Manager: Stephanie Krug
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Co-Music Director: Courtney Talken
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Co-Music Director: Margaret Jordahl
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Choreographer: Amy Carson
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Show Coordinator: Catie Taussig

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**This performance is SOLD OUT, please contact Chrissi Edwards at chrissi@firstactkc.org to be added to the waitlist.**

Friday, May 8th at 10:00 AM

Call (913) 681-3318 or email chrissi@firstactkc.org to reserve your tickets today!

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