TBS Proudly Presents Seussical the Musical
March 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm & March 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Online Ticket Sales End on 3/13/26 at 8:00 pm, after which you may buy tickets at the door.
Why is Temple Beth Sholom putting on a musical production?
A musical might seem like an unexpected choice for a synagogue – but in many ways, it’s a perfect fit. Jewish tradition has always celebrated storytelling, music, and gathering as a community. From the songs of our liturgy to the stories we pass down from generation to generation, we express our values and our history through shared voices.
Putting on a musical brings those elements together: creativity, collaboration, humor, and heart. It gives people of all ages a chance to participate, to support one another, and to build community in a joyful way. Most of all, it reminds us that Judaism isn’t only something we study – it’s something we live, celebrate, and create together.
Why Seussical?
The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss may seem far removed from congregational life, but its messages resonate deeply with the values our community holds dear. At its heart, Seussical celebrates kindness, imagination, courage, and the importance of every individual voice – reminding us that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”
The story also teaches the power of standing up for what is right, caring for one another, and believing in possibilities even when others doubt. These themes echo many of the lessons our tradition passes down: to protect the vulnerable, to value each person, and to build a world filled with compassion and hope. Through laughter, music, and a little Seussian magic, Seussical invites us to see our world – and each other – with curiosity, empathy, and joy.
This production has been made possible through the generous support of the Marc Umlas Memorial Music Fund. We are deeply grateful for this commitment to creativity, community, and the arts at Temple Beth Sholom.
By underwriting this production, the fund helps bring people together across generations – onstage, behind the scenes, and in the audience – to share in the joy of storytelling and music. This support ensures that opportunities like this remain a vibrant part TBS life. We thank the Umlas family for helping make this production possible and for strengthening the spirit of our community.
Thank you to our Production Crew
Production Team
Co-Producers: Stacy Penson & Barb Shimansky
Production Manager:: Rachel Umlas
Light and Sound: Adam Trautenberg, Sean Olivera, Ryan Shapiro, Jeff Greene at 84 West Production
Backstage Crew: Dani Eixarch, Gabby Krain-Sasson
Song List
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!
Horton Hears A Who
Biggest Blame Fool
Biggest Blame Fool Playoff, etc.
Here On Who
Meet JoJo the Who
How To Raise A Child
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! (reprise)
It’s Possible 1 and 2
Alone In The Universe
The One Feather Tail Of Miss Gertrude McFuzz/amayzing Mayzie
Amayzing Gertrude Part 1
Amayzing Gertrude Part 2
Monkey Around/chasing The Whos
Notice Me, Horton
How Lucky You Are
Mayzie’s Exit/horton Sits On The Egg/dilemma/hunters
Egg, Nest, And Tree
Sold/mayzie In Palm Beach
Mayzie at the Circus
Amazing Horton
Alone In The Universe (reprise)
Solla Solew
Gertrude Espionage Part 1
Gertrude Espionage Part 2
All For You
The Whos Return/the People Versus Horton The Elephant (pt. 1 & 2)
Yopp!
Alone In The Universe (reprise)
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! (finale)
Green Eggs And Ham (finale bows).
Summary
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical TYA (Theater for Young Audiences) is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life 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.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Seussical TYA is fun for the whole family! Run time approximately 75 minutes.
Character Breakdown
The Cat In The Hat
Jojo/the Boy
Horton The Elephant
Gertrude Mcfuzz
Mayzie Labird
Sour Kangaroo
The Wickersham Brothers
These are not bad guys! They’re simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others’ expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another. Encourage each of your actors to find his own Wickersham persona.
The Whos
They’re a lot like you and me only so small as to be invisible. Don’t think of them as cute midgets or weird little aliens. They should be played for inherent humanity. Encourage everyone playing a Who to try and create his or her own, unique character.
Jungle Creatures
Each animal is a distinct human persona. They are real people at heart, just like us, even though they may be described as animal characters. We discourage masks and literal “animal costumes.” Be imaginative. Be Wild. Be simple.
The Bird Girls
They are like the popular girls in any school–a clique of pretty, self-centered “back up birds” who do whatever Mayzie does.
Mr. Mayor
Mrs. Mayor
Ensemble
Circus Performers, Whos, Jungle Citizens, Etc.