National Youth Theater (NYT) announces their upcoming productions of Seussical, a magical journey into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, and The Sound of Music, the world’s most beloved musical.
Immerse yourself in the world of all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Seussical will be sure to bring a smile to the faces of children of all ages!
The directorial team for Seussical includes director Aimee Bowles (BroadwayWorld Houston Award Winner), assistant director Shana Manna, vocal director David Horn, choreographer Carla Prescott (BroadwayWorld Houston Award Winner), and assistant choreographer Mirra Cabote.FEATURED CAST:
Cat in the Hat: Gavin Cabote of Spring
Jojo: Hudson Terrill of Tomball
Horton the Elephant: Canaan Bowles of Tomball
Gertrude McFuzz: Rory Amos of Conroe
Mayzie La Bird: Laura Cole of Magnolia
Sour Kangaroo: Eve Cox of Conroe
Baby Kangaroo: Saylor Parks of ConroePERFORMANCES:
Seussical
Concordia Lutheran High School
700 E. Main Street, Tomball 77375
March 10 at 7 p.m.
March 11 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
March 12 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Seussical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.comThe final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including Climb Ev’ry Mountain, My Favorite Things, Do Re Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and the title number The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
The directorial team for The Sound of Music includes director Dr. Lisa Morales, assistant director Courtney McLaughlin, vocal director Katrin Young, and choreographer Jenny Moyado.
FEATURED CAST:
Maria Rainer: Avery Ditta of Magnolia
The Mother Abbess: Abigail Ballard of Spring
Captain Georg Von Trapp: Judah Bowles of Tomball
Liesl Von Trapp: Jaden Adams of Montgomery
Friedrich Von Trapp: Michan Green of Houston
Louisa Von Trapp: Ava Grace Raney of Pinehurst
Kurt Von Trapp: Rick Veldhuijzen of The Woodlands
Brigitta Von Trapp: Eyva Barnett of Spring
Marta Von Trapp: Ella Hartley of Waller
Gretl Von Trapp: Penny Hooton of Tomball
PERFORMANCES:The Sound of Music
Nancy Bock Center for the Performing Arts
3800 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, 77381
March 24 at 7 p.m.
March 25 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
March 26 at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
The Sound of Music is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets for Seussical and The Sound of Music can be purchased online at nationalyouththeater.org/ticketing.
National Youth Theater Presents Seussical and The Sound of Music
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