Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life in Seussical Jr., running April 24 – 26 at the NorShor Theatre. Featuring music by Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, this high-energy, family-friendly musical extravaganza stars a talented cast of 30 young performers from the Twin Ports community.
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat guides us through the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a tiny speck of dust — home to a whole world of Whos. Determined to protect them, Horton must stand firm against a chorus of naysayers and unexpected dangers. At the same time, he’s tasked with guarding an abandoned egg left in his care by the ever-unpredictable Mayzie La Bird. As Horton faces ridicule, danger, and even a trial, the loyal Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Meanwhile, JoJo, a young Who with a powerful imagination, struggles to find their place in a world that doesn’t always understand them. As their journeys intertwine, friendship is tested, loyalty is challenged, and the power of community rises to the surface, proving that even the smallest voice can make a difference.
Seussical Jr. is packed with catchy songs, playful characters, and imaginative storytelling that will delight kids and kids at heart, making it the perfect springtime adventure.
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Tickets are now on sale. To book seats, please visit the box office at the NorShor Theatre Monday through Friday 10am-5pm or call 218-733-7555, or visit duluthplayhouse.org.
Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre
211 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802
Seussical JR.
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle
Music Supervised, Adapted, and Produced by Brian Louiselle
Performances:
Friday, April 24 at 7PM
Saturday, April 25 at 2PM
Saturday, April 25 at 5PM (ASL Interpreted Performance)
Sunday, April 26 at 2PM (Relaxed Performance)
Sunday, April 26 at 5PM
Creative Team:
Director/Choreographer: SJ Olson
Music Director: Dylan Reed-Fuglestad
Stage Manager: Kaylee Peck
Asst Stage Manager: Bug Ramler
Scenic Designer: Hannah Baldus
Props Designer: Carrie Powers Greer
Lighting Designer: Robert Lee
Sound Designer: Travis Larson
Costume Designer: Rianna Ryan
Cast:
Horton the Elephant: Mikah Erdmann
JoJo/Boy: Norah Benedict
Cat in the Hat: Izzy Lampi
Gertrude McFuzz: Jones Luoma-Mattson
Mayzie La Bird: Paisley Kern
Sour Kangaroo: Nola Senarighi
Young Kangaroo: Sage Sorenson
Mr. Mayor: Dane Ottjes
Mrs. Mayor: Elsie Sather
Vlad Vladikoff: Annie Coffin-Langdon
The Grinch: Jonathan Speer
Yertle the Turtle: Emma Irrgang
Bird Girls/Jungle of Nool Ensemble: Celia Anderson, Evelyn Smith, Coco Karr, Lucy Brinkman, Atlee Laurent, Aleta Kimber
Wickershams/Jungle of Nool Ensemble: Berlin Johnson, Cole Ottjes, Amelia Hietala-Cavanaugh, Jullian Cajacob, JJ McManus
Who Ensemble: Annie Coffin-Langdon, Jonathan Speer, Emma Irrgang, Jonah Surrell, Peter Boman, Ellie Rop, Eleanor Eichman, Sylvie Miller, Violet Fletcher, Charlotte Hieb
Seussical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Duluth Playhouse offers exceptional entertainment, training, and performance opportunities in theatre arts that inspire, challenge, and engage the region. Founded in 1914, the Playhouse is one of the nation’s oldest non-profit theatres and a leader in Northern Minnesota’s cultural landscape, producing year-round seasons of plays and musicals. Through its School of Performing Arts, Duluth Playhouse also provides extensive programming for both youth and adults, fostering a vibrant arts community.
