Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre Presents SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, 7/11-27

The world of Dr. Seuss comes alive at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre when Seussical the Musical takes center stage. Scheduled for three weekends, Seussical the Musical opens on Friday, July 11 and continues for through Sunday, July 27 with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm.

The perfect musical for the entire family, Seussical the Musical is based on the beloved characters and stories of Dr. Seuss, The plot incorporates elements from at least 15 Dr. Seuss books and includes appearances by many of his most famous characters. The story follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust. He soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet in the universe! While Horton is ridiculed by the other animals in the Jungle of Nool for believing in something he cannot see, he stubbornly persists in his belief that the Whos exist.

In a parallel story, Jojo, the smallest child in the city of Who, is ostracized for the unpopular act of thinking -- an activity not encouraged by the parents and teachers of Whoville. In spite of these obstacles, Jojo and Horton attempt to do what they think is right, and together they sing the duet "Alone in the Universe." Of course during the show, one of Seuss's most famous characters, The Cat in the Hat pops in and out of scenes, narrating, playing numerous characters, and helping the younger members of the audience keep track of what's going on.

Included in the cast of Seussical the Musical are Louis Palena as The Cat in the Hat, Jill Palena as Gertrude McFuzz and Susan Keeth as Mayzie LaBird. These actors reprise roles they first played in the 2010 Open Air Theatre production.

The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre production of Seussical the Musical will be performed on Friday, July 11, Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 at 7:30 pm. The musical continues for two more weekends of performances on July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 also at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 12 and under). Tickets can always be purchased at the Open Air Theatre Box Office one half-hour prior to the performance. Group discounts are available.

For complete information about the 2014 Summer Season of mainstage shows, children's theatre productions, directions and more, visit the website at www.downtownpac.com. The Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre is located inside Washington Crossing State Park at 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, New Jersey. Box Office phone is (267) 885-9857.