Theodor Geisel News

This world premiere of a new musical based on a short story by Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, has just opened in Minneapolis. It's the latest collaboration between Seuss Enterprises and the Children's Theatre, and it's clearly a parable for our time-despite the fact that it's been in the works for a full four years.

The full version of the classic holiday musical special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will air Today, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

The full version of the classic holiday musical special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will air Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

The Kean Theatre Conservatory will open its 2016-2017 season this week with Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis (October 14 - 22, Zella Fry Theatre). An Olivier nominee for Best New Play, Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train premiered Off-Broadway at Labyrinth Theater Company in 2000 under the direction of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Praised by The New York Times as a "probing, intense portrait of lives behind bars," Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train chronicles the story of Angel Cruz, who has recently been moved into maximum security at Rikers Island. While in protective custody he meets Lucius Jenkins, a sociopathic serial killer awaiting extradition to the state of Florida for execution. Linked by fate and facing an unpredictable outcome, Angel and Lucius tangle over questions of innocence and guilt, crime and punishment, and individual moral accountability.

Sinking its fangs into young readers' imaginations, No 'Wurst for Were - currently available on iTunes - has a tasty preview of the animated and interactive iBook with original music on YouTube.

Capitol City Opera Company's (CCOC) Opera Outreach for Children will present A Seussome Twosome, an engaging introduction to opera based on Dr. Seuss's classic stories Gertrude McFuzz and Green Eggs and Ham on Saturday, May 21 at 11:00a.m. at Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University. Tickets are $10.00 and available online at CCITYOPERA.org.

Oh, the places you'll go! Thanks to the genius of Dr. Seuss, treasured titles like 'Cat and the Hat,' 'Green Eggs & Ham' and many more have become beloved children's book classics for multiple generations of young readers. The man behind the storybook brilliance, Dr. Theodor Geisel, would have turned 112-years-old today! In honor of the literary legacy who brought inspiration through his whimsical writing style, renowned rhymes and animated tales, Books-A-Million is hosting a special Dr. Seuss birthday celebration with storytime and fun-filled activities at all store locations on Saturday, March 5 starting at 2 p.m.

The Kennedy Center production of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! launches its first national tour January 11, 2016 as part of the Center's Theater for Young Audiences on Tour series for young people and their families.

The Kennedy Center presents the return of Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! in the Family Theater from November 25, 2015 to January 3, 2016. 

The classic holiday musical special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is coming to NBC starting this holiday season.

Events Included Readings by Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Evan Longoria, New Orleans Broadcasting Legend Angela Hill, Donations to Area Animal Rescue Organizations

The 'What Pet Should I Get?' release date on July 28 brought joy and excitement for many Dr. Seuss fans, but it also marked another historic book sales day for Books-A-Million. Thanks to Theodor Geisel's first book release in 25 years, the Books-A-Million first day sales record for a kid's picture book in the last ten years has been broken.

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NEW YORK, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Today, on Dr. Seuss's birthday and in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the last book of his career, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is launching 'Kid, You'll Move Mountains,' a nationwide search for children ages 5 to 18 who excel in the areas of STEAMScience, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Curiosity and ingenuity are at the center of STEAM learning. Throughout his extraordinary career, Dr. Seuss inspired his young readers to ask questions and use their imaginations.

A charming, fun-filled musical comedy performed with cheery, infectious gusto, 3-D Theatricals' top-notch regional production of SEUSSICAL - THE MUSICAL is a laugh-out-loud, smile-a-minute spectacular for all ages! Featuring Cathy Rigby reprising her Broadway/National Tour role as The Cat In The Hat, the show is one of this season's most gloriously delightful, thoroughly entertaining surprises! The musical continues at the Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton through February 22 then transfers to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center for a limited run February 28 - March 8.

What in the name of Theodor Geisel were they thinking? Not since that deplorable live action film version have I seen a worse retelling of the classic Dr. Seuss tale as 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical' currently playing at the Paramount.

The San Diego History Center, located in Balboa Park, will launch its 2015 Centennial Celebration year today, November 21, 2014, with a marquee exhibition celebrating San Diego's renowned local author, Theodor Geisel.