SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Opens in Storrs, 6/16

WHO:

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its 2011 Nutmeg Summer Series with Seussical The Musical. It's the summer event that's a family "must-do", featuring The Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears a Who! Tickets for children and students are just $10! Seussical The Musical runs June 16-26 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the UConn Storrs campus. The preview performance takes places this Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Opening Night is this Friday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Plus, visit the free Dr. Seuss art exhibit at the Benton Museum, also located on the UConn Storrs campus. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WHAT:

Seussical, The Musical

Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Book by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens

Based on the works of Dr. Seuss

Set to a gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk, all ages will enjoy this unforgettable madcap celebration of music, spectacle, and laughter. Master comedian Steve Hayes and international performance artist Bradford Scobie lead a cast of vibrant comic and musical performers in this 80-minute family musical that is sure to delight kids and kids at heart. The performance also features original puppets from UConn's famous Puppet Arts program

WHEN & WHERE:

June 16-26, 2011

Nafe Katter Theatre

University of Connecticut, Storrs

PERFORMANCE & TICKET INFORMATION:

Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Matinee performances start at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Single ticket prices range from $10 to $39. Tickets for children and students are just $10! The Nafe Katter Theatre is located on the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs and offers air-conditioned comfort and ample nearby free parking. Please call 860.486.4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu for tickets and additional information.

The Nutmeg Summer Series continues with My Fair Lady, starring Broadway legend Terrence Mann as Professor Henry Higgins and TV soap star Eileen Fulton as Mrs. Higgins, playing July 7-17 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre (lower Jorgensen, also located on the Storrs campus).

PHOTO INFORMATION: Bird Girl (Lindsay Andretta) and The Cat in the Hat (Bradford Scobie) will magically appear, along with original puppets from UConn's famous Puppet Arts program, in Connecticut Repertory Theatre's Nutmeg Summer Series production of Seussical the Musical, playing June 16-26 in the Nafe Katter Theatre, Storrs. For tickets and information call 860-486- 4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu. Photo by Gerry Goodstein.

 

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