The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre presents the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in Seussical, a musical comedy for all ages. Come meet the Cat in the Hat as he spins a tale about a tail, an elephant, and a boy called Jojo on their adventure of friendship and restoring peace. See your childhood books jump off the page with the wonderful performers of the Circus McGurkus and the animals of the Jungle of Nool. One might even spot the Grinch and his dog, Max. All of this with the music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lyn Ahrens.
Seussical opens Friday June 14 (Father’s Day weekend) and runs two weekends through June 23. Fridays (June 14 and 21) and Saturdays (June 15 and 22) performances are at 7:00 pm and Sundays (June 16 and 23) at 2:00 pm. This talented cast is directed by Elana Carmine, with music directed by Mark Epling, who also directs the live music pit band, and choreographed by Lori Bowen.
Elana motivates her cast with the classic Dr. Seuss quote, “Think! Think and wonder. Wonder and think.” Elana reflects, “I think it encapsulates the whole show. It captures or reignites your childhood imagination.”
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors (age 60 and over). Seating is general admission. The lobby opens one hour before showtime. Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash only) or online in advance (no extra fees) through links on the park’s website and social media. Light concessions and a cash bar will be available.
Seussical was co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle. It is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre is located at 201 West Jefferson Street, downtown. Joliet. Plenty of free parking is available within the park and south of Jefferson Street.
For more tickets and more information, contact Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park: www.bicentenialpark.org, bipark@joliet.gov and 815-724-3761.
