Theatre Department to Perform Musical Inspired by Dr. Seuss

The Truman Theatre Department will perform the Broadway musical "Seussical," by Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, which features classic characters such as the Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant.

"Seussical" weaves a story of friendship, loyalty and love, and teaches the power of being unique and the importance of fighting for one’s beliefs. The Theatre Department will perform the popular “Theatre for Young Audiences” version. This specially adapted 80-minute show is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International.

Tickets are still available for the Nov. 9, 11 and 12 performances, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee Nov. 12. Tickets for the Nov. 10 Kohlenberg Lyceum Series-sponsored show are sold out. They are $5 each (includes tax) and may be purchased at the Ophelia Parrish Box Office from 12-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, or at the door the night of the performance, if tickets are still available. The Theatre Department is offering a a group rate of $4 per person for a group of ten or more from any non-Truman-affiliated groups. For more information about the additional shows or the group rate, call 660.785.4515.