January 27, 2009

'Seussical' to bring beloved storybook characters to Purdue stage

The production, a musical staged by Theatreworks USA, is presented by Purdue Convocations as part of the Family Adventures series. It is recommended for children ages 4 to 10. The evening includes a special pre-show petting zoo featuring animals from the Columbian Park Zoo starting at 6 p.m. in the Stewart Center West Lobby.

When Horton the elephant discovers a magical world on a speck of dust, the wild ride begins. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee - and all-around mischief-maker - of this romp through the Seuss classics, which is specially adapted from the Broadway version for young audiences, said Abby Eddy, director of marketing for Purdue Convocations. An all-star cast of Seuss characters, including Miss Gertrude McFuzz and Mayzie La Bird, embark on a crazy adventure where the power of imagination and the most miraculous "think" ever save the day, Eddy said.

Theatreworks USA is America's largest and most prolific professional not-for-profit theater for young and family audiences, touring approximately 16 shows every year from its repertoire of 110 plays and musicals.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for those 18 years and younger, Purdue students and Ivy Tech Lafayette students. Limited tickets are available at the Elliott Hall and Stewart Center box offices at (765) 494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW. Tickets also are available through Ticketmaster outlets. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more can be ordered at (765) 496-1977.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Source: Abby Eddy, (765) 494-5045, aeeddy@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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