THEATRE + COMEDY

JCC Center Stage Performing Arts presents Seussical the Musical, December 9-12 in the Kaplan Theatre, I W Marks Theatre Center at the JCC. 

Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once On This Island") have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite 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 colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The story centers 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 naysayers 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.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at the JCC Front Desk or in the Children and Camping office at 713-729-3200 ext. 3247. Limited seats available; please purchase tickets in advance to guarantee seat availability.

The JCC Center Stage Performing Arts School is a place for your child to learn the wonders of theater through hands on workshops and exciting musical productions. Our School for the Performing Arts teaches everything from just drama to extreme entertainment, including special effects, playwriting, make-up, lighting, music, dance, technical theater and much, much more.

With our two state-of-the-art theaters and our experienced staff, we knock out the competition. If your child loves the world of entertainment this is where to be. We specialize in everything theater! So let us make your child a star. For more information on what’s happening at Center Stage please contact Artistic Director Randy Comensky at 713-551-7208.