Dr. Seuss is coming to Westport.
The Westport-based Music Theatre of Connecticut will present “Seussical the Musical” Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23 at Westport’s Long Lots School. The Friday performance is at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
The show brings to life all of the favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville.
The fully staged and costumed production is performed by MTC students. Composers are Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, who also composed “My Favorite Year,” “Once on This Island,” and “Ragtime.”
The play is directed by Deb Levy. The musical director is Justin Paul, and the choreographer is Leanne Allan.
Westporters in the cast include: Caley Beretta, Caroline Corbally, Julia Fein, Maeve Flaherty, Nora Flaherty, Megan Foreman, Emily Garber, Stephanie Klein, Andie Levinson, Adele Mackey, Sitara Mahtani, and Roni Mandelkern.
Also: Cara McNiff, Chris McNiff, Alanna Morton, Jordan Olson, Liam Orly, Daniel Pauker, Michelle Pauker, Rusty Schindler, Max Stampa-Brown, Alison Thomson, and Anita Vohra.
Tickets for “Seussical, the Musical” are $15. For more information, visit www.musictheatreofct.com, or call Music Theatre of Connecticut at (203) 454-3883.
Bound to be fun! Both my kids have worked with Deb and the staff of MTC. Young people like my daughter, and now Justin, have had the opportunity to develop their talent and skills over the years, under the guidance of professionals who know their craft and care about kids. Glad to read about this latest production. Keep up the good work, MTC!