'Seussical!' Opens At Arvada Center

ARVADA, CO – The children's musical "Seussical!" returns to Arvada Center next week for a run through the holidays from Oct. 10- Dec. 29.

Based on the stories of Dr. Seuss, the musical is a mixed-up tribute to the beloved author's many children's books, including Horton Hears a Who! and The Cat in the Hat.

The musical debuted on Broadway in 2000 and toured the U.K. and the U.S.–twice. It has become a classic for schools and regional theatres around the world. Seussical was performed last winter at Arvada Center to much acclaim.

Seussical is directed by David and Julie Payne, with musical direction by Keith Ewer and choreography by Piper Arpan. Rod A. Lansberry produces the performances.

Performances will take place Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., and noon, and various Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The all-star cast includes:

• Brandon Bill (Horton)
• Ben Griffin (Cat)
• Barret Harper (Mr. Mayor, Wickersham 3)
• Emma Maxfield (Sour Kangaroo, Fish, Bird Girl)
• Susannah McLeod (Wickersham 2, Bird Girl, Who, Fish)
• David Miller (Wickersham 1, Who)
• Melissa Morris (Boy/Jojo)
• Morgan Patterson (Mayzie, Fish)
• Alissa Robinson (Mrs. Mayor, Bird Girl)
• Rebecca Spence (Gertrude, Fish).

Special performances will include:

• Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m.: Audio Described performance for the sight-impaired.
• Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. and noon: Shadow-interpreted for the hearing impaired.
• Dec. 3 at 10 a.m.: Sensory-friendly performance

For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets call the Box Office at 720-898-7200 or https://arvadacenter.org/seussical-2

Image: L-R: Rebecca Spence (Gertrude) and Ben Griffin (Cat). Matt Gale Photography 2018