Credits
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-conceived by Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss

A delight for children to perform, Seussical is now one of  the most-performed shows in America!  In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Once On This Island) have lovingly brought to life all of our favourite 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. Oh, the Thinks You Can Think captures the show’s spirit of imagination, as the colourful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The story centres around Horton the Elephant, who finds himself faced with a double challenge—not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of nay-sayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to 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, the only one who recognizes his kind and his powerful heart. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry.

Cast size
Medium (11-20), Flexible

Cast type
Children in Cast, Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles, Strong/Large Chorus

Rehearsal Material
Junior showkit: 2 Performance/Accompaniment CDs • 20 Student Libretto/Vocal Books • 1 Piano/Vocal Score • Director's Guide • Choreography Video (or DVD)

Genre: Book Musical (Original Score)