Have you ever awoken from a dream that was vivid, exciting, puzzling, and unforgettable all at the same time? Have you ever loved a Dr. Seuss book so much that you wished all books were so wonderful? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take all the books that Dr. Seuss has ever written and put them through a mixaconglomerator? What wonderful, strange, and delightful things might come out?
Well, the wonderful folks at the Davis Musical Theater Center have managed to do the next best thing to fulfilling all your wishes. Their production of" Seussical, the Musical" is a fast paced, never stop for a breath, don't look back 'cause more is comin' at you sort of play that works on so many levels it doesn't really matter whether you're a 5-year old or a hip teen or a 65-year old retiree. You're going to love it.
The Cat in the Hat of course is the real star through the whole production although he makes use of Jojo, Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, Maysie, and numerous other stars to make his point - which is that your imaginization can take you anywhere and let you do anything. The diversitiy of the cast also reflects that statement. Members of the cast such as Steve and Jan Isaacson surely must be showing somewear and tear after 25 years ot running this Theater group but you wouldn't know it by their esxhuberant performance.
Plot, character development? Well, Horton the Elephant Hears a Who, of course. And he also tends Maysie's egg because he promised he would and he meant what he said and he said what he meant and an elephant's faithful, one hundred percent!!! Thing 1 and Thing 2 accompany The Cat in the Hat but you can't tell who puts who up to the most mischief. The audience was warned but we didn't believe it until it happened. I can't spoil the surprise but you will be surprised. And your favorite Seuss character is likely to be in the cast. Come and see.
I'm recommending the play to everyone. Don't miss it.
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