Photo Flash: CTC's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Begins Tonight

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) remounts the holiday classic Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, on stage tonight, November 11, 2014 to January 4, 2015 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!

The stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (GRINCH) has become a treasured part of CTC's repertoire since its debut in the 1994-1995 season. CTC had the distinct honor of being the first theatre to put Dr. Seuss' work on the stage with the world premiere of Dr. Seuss' The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins in 1973. When Dr. Seuss saw the script, he exclaimed, "That's Seussian!" The Seuss Estate put its trust in CTC yet again to create the first live, theatrical version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. CTC remains the only theatre company in Minnesota with rights to produce the musical.

CTC Acting Company member Reed Sigmund is the Grinch alongside Brandon Brooks, returning as his trusted friend Max the Dog. New York-based choreographer Wendy Seyb joins the creative team, herself a former CTC student actor and Wayzata native. McKnight Theater Artist Fellow Denise Prosek is the Music Director with CTC Resident Composer Victor Zupanc conducting. Former Art Director for Disneyland Creative Entertainment Tom Butsch is the Scenic Designer, with costume design by David Kay Mickelsen and lighting design by Nancy Schertler, who received a Tony nomination for lighting design for Bill Irwin's Largely New York.

The mischievous and grumpy Grinch hates Christmas so much that he decides to steal it from his neighbors, the Christmas- loving Whos down in Whoville. With the help of his faithful dog Max and a reality check from the tiny Cindy-Lou Who, the Grinch comes to realize that you can't steal Christmas because it doesn't come from the store, "maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more."

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas runs tonight, November 11 - January 4 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. As part of CTC's commitment to programming for ages two through eighteen, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is recommended for all ages. Tickets are on sale now starting at $10. Affordable subscription packages are also available. For more information visit us online at childrenstheatre.org or call the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400.

Photo Credit: Dan Norman