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Broadway Favorite "Seussical" Comes to LifeHouse Theater

By Jeff DeWitt, Community Writer
July 30, 2014 at 12:38pm. Views: 65

Dr. Seuss is on the loose as LifeHouse Theater is proud to present the Broadway favorite, “Seussical.” The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who not only must protect a speck of dust containing the Whos from a world of naysayers, but also guard an abandoned egg. Performances began July 26 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on weekends through Aug. 31. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:15 p.m. In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special performance on Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The performance on Aug. 9 will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf. Tony-winning writers/composers Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (“Lucky Stiff,” “My Favorite Year” and “Ragtime”) have lovingly brought to life many favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, the Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo. The colorful characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. “Dr. Seuss represents the best of our childhoods,” said Wayne Scott, founder and president of LifeHouse Theater. "His zany characters and firm lessons are universal and timeless. We’re excited to bring it all to life. "Suessical" is a wonderful opportunity for guests of any age to come and enjoy this fun family fantasy.” The cast of over 40 Inland Empire actors includes the husband and wife team of Michael and Kelsey Milligan, playing the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz, in addition to directing the production. The show also features Josh Arana as Horton the Elephant, Brian Skousen as Jojo, Sarah Ayotte as Mayzie La Bird, Beda Spindola as Sour Kangaroo, Danny Blair as Mr. Mayor, Tina Skousen as Mrs. Mayor and Tom Fletcher as General Schmitz. Joining the award-winning team of the Milligans on the production staff are music director Jonathan Arana, costume designer Cristy Conrad and set designer Tim Mahoney. The theater is located at 1135 N. Church Street in Redlands, next to the Redlands Christian School. Free parking is available in the back of the theater. Tickets are available online at www.boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com. Advance ticket prices are $14 or $18 for adults and $7 or $9 for children ages 3-11 (no children under 3 are admitted) and may be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (909) 335-3037 (a $3 convenience fee is added to all phone orders). Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open Fridays from 1 p.m. to 6 pm. and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends. Tickets are $1 more the day of the performance. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Guests are encouraged to reserve seats early as performances do sell out.

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