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Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH
STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical

CHRISTOPHER LLOYD PLAYS THE GRINCH
JOHN LARROQUETTE PLAYS OLD MAX

Producers have announced the cast for the Los Angeles debut of Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical, playing at the Pantages Theatre for a limited engagement during the 2009 holiday season, November 10 through January 3.  Leading the 24-member cast will be Christopher Lloyd as The Grinch and John Larroquette as Old Max.

Tickets for Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical are currently available for purchase online at www.BroadwayLA.org or by phone at 1-800-982-ARTS(2787).  Tickets may also be purchased in person at all Ticketmaster ticket outlets and at the Pantages Box Office, which is currently open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-4pm.  (Beginning 11/2, the box office will be open daily from 10am-6pm.)

About Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical
Thousands of families have been delighted by this heart-warming musical, which The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedside story”.  Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small”, decides to steal Christmas away from Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas.

Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical is based on the original book written by Dr. Seuss and is conceived and supervised by three-time Tony Award® winner, Jack O’ Brien.  It is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard with original choreography by John DeLuca.  Book and lyrics are by Timothy Mason with music by Mel Marvin and additional music and lyrics by Albert H ague and Dr. Seuss.  The associate producer is Audrey Geisel.  The production features scenic design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by Robert Morgan, lighting design by Pat Collins and D.M. Wood, orchestrations by Michael Starobin, music supervision by Joshua Rosenblum, musical direction by Ron Colvard, hair/wig design by Thomas Augustine, make-up design by Angelina Avallone, and special effects design by Gregory Meeh..  Sound design is by Acme Sound Partners.

O’Brien premiered the show at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego 11 years ago, and it became a popular annual tradition for the celebrated regional theatre.  GRINCH opened on Broadway at the Hilton Theatre in 2006, and it returned to Broadway in 2007 at the St. James Theatre.  In 2008, the show premiered in Boston and Baltimore, and this holiday season, Los Angeles will see the West Coast Premiere of the Broadway production of the classic Dr. Seuss story of joy and redemption.