The Whimsical World of Seuss Comes to The Phoenix Theatre Company This Holiday Season

(November 9, 2024 – PHOENIX) This holiday season, step into a world where your imagination can roam wild. The Phoenix Theatre Company transforms into the colorful Jungle of Nool, where Horton the Elephant and his friends leap off the page and into your heart. “Seussical the Musical,” is live on stage from December 18, 2024, to January 26, 2025.

Bursting with toe-tapping songs, vibrant choreography and lessons that warm the heart, this musical extravaganza brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved stories to life in a way that will delight audiences of all ages.

Follow Horton the Elephant as he embarks on an unforgettable adventure. With the mischievous Cat in the Hat as your guide, you’ll meet an array of quirky characters from Seuss’s most cherished tales, including the ambitious Mayzie La Bird, the determined Gertrude McFuzz, and the tiny Whos of Whoville.

“This show is a joyous reminder that believing in yourself and embracing your uniqueness can lead to incredible things,” said the show’s Director and Producing Artistic Director at The Phoenix Theatre Company, Michael Barnard. “Whether you’re a child discovering Seuss for the first time or a grown-up revisiting these beloved tales, ‘Seussical’ is a celebration of everything that makes us special and connected.”

Featuring cherished songs like “Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!” and a cast of quirky characters, it’s a symphonic celebration that highlights the power of imagination and staying true to oneself.

The cast for “Seussical” at The Phoenix Theatre Company includes Sally Jo Bannow*, Chanel Bragg*, Dominic Cali, Alyssa Chiarello*, Hahnna Christianson*, Lucas Coatney-Murietta*, Trisha Ditsworth*, Cameron Edris*, Je’Shaun Jackson*, Azra Kearns, Molly Lajoie*, Alessandro Lopez*, Carmiña Monserrat, Michala Montaño, Josh Pike, Andreas Wyder*, Mathew Zimmerer*, Maggie Barry, Savannah Inez, Teddy Ladley, and Tre Moore.  

Tickets start at $59 and are on sale now. To purchase, call (602) 254-2151 or visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.

*Denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers

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ASL/Audio Describe Night

Audio Description and American Sign Language Interpretation are available for each production. ASL/Audio Describe Night for “Seussical The Musical” is Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

ABOUT THE PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY

The Phoenix Theatre Company is not only the largest professional regional theatre company in the state, with nearly 500 performances each year on multiple stages, but it’s also the first arts organization in Arizona and a founding member of the Central Arts District. Committed to advancing the performing arts in the Valley, The Phoenix Theatre Company’s mission is to create exceptional theatrical experiences that inspire hope and understanding. For more information about our upcoming shows, outreach programs, and more, visit www.phoenixtheatre.com.