Berkeley Playhouse continues its 2024/25 Season with the whimsical musical Seussical, performing November 8 to December 22, 2024.
ABOUT SEUSSICAL:
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty; Music by Stephen Flaherty; Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle; Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Directed by William Thomas Hodgson, Choreographed by Leslie Waggoner, Vocal Directed by Erika Oba, Conducted by Kenji Higashihama
“Oh, the thinks you can think!” Step into a whimsical world this holiday season where imagination knows no bounds. Seussical is a musical extravaganza that weaves together many of the popular children’s stories of Dr. Seuss. From the Cat in the Hat’s mischievous antics to Horton the Elephant’s heartwarming quest, Seussical brings beloved characters to life in an unforgettable caper that is equal parts fantastical, musical, and inspirational. Theatergoers of all ages will enjoy this comedic and magical tale that teaches us that “a person’s a person no matter how small.”
FROM THE ARTISTIC TEAM:
“I have such a fondness for this show,” said Artistic Director Kimberly Dooley. “I directed William in our production of Seussical in 2011 when he performed as Cat in the Hat. It’s an absolute delight to see him come full circle and get to be in the director’s seat. This show is so much fun, the characters and stories are zany and vibrant, and there are some really heartfelt moments that leave you feeling inspired. We also have some families performing in the cast and that’s incredibly fun to see our community mirrored in this intergenerational musical.”
“It seems like Seussical is about chaos and about nothing and everything, and actually it’s about some real deep human issues that can be felt by kids of four and adults of ninety,” said director William Thomas Hodgson. “This is a family show, it’s a holiday show, it’s a feel-good show, it is a raucous show—there’s a lot of dancing and colors and interaction. Thanksgiving—bring your grandparents. Christmas—bring your kids…come see the show!”
THE SEUSSICAL CAST:
Stephen Kanaski as Cat in the Hat
Christian Arteaga as Horton the Elephant
No’Eau Kahalekulu as Gertrude McFuzz
Andrea Rae as Mayzie La Bird
Solona Husband* as Sour Kangaroo
Alicia “Ash” Hurtado as Mr. Mayor / Ensemble
Marisa Cozart as Mrs. Mayor / Ensemble
Danny Cozart as General Genghis Khan Schmitz / Ensemble
Daniel Barash as Yertle the Turtle / Ensemble
Brielle Deshee as Bird Girl / Ensemble
Sidney McNulty as Bird Girl / Ensemble
Genie Tjahjadi as Bird Girl / Ensemble
Nico Jaochico as Wickersham Brother / Ensemble
Adam Mendez Jr. as Wickersham Brother / Ensemble
Sydney Jacobs Allen as Wickersham Brother / Ensemble
Lou Cooper as Vlad Vladikoff / Ensemble
YOUTH “VIPPER” CAST:
Keenan Moran as Jojo; Junia Martens, Astro Camacho, Eliza Dillon, Justice Brown, Nathan Bennett-Crump, Lev Jacobs, Emery Cozart, Kaylee Lopez as Ensemble
YOUTH “SOLLEW” CAST:
Colette Goodman as Jojo; Tessa Shaffer, Ella Zabarsky, Nevo Naftalin-Kelman, Sam Canny, Austin Engwerda, Danica Ding, Diego Osorio, Gavin Schlesinger as Ensemble
*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
PREVIEWS: Friday, November 8, at 7pm, and Saturday, November 9, at 1pm
OPENS: Saturday, November 9, at 7pm
PRESS: Saturday, November 9, at 7pm, through Sunday, December 1, at 2pm
CLOSES: Sunday, December 22, at 2pm
PERFORMANCES: Performances run Friday through Sunday, and select weekday evenings, beginning November 8, 2024. Press can reserve comps for performances running November 9 (opening night) to December 1, 2024, by emailing press@berkeleyplayhouse.org .
TICKETS: For tickets ($29 for previews, $19–$55 for regular performances, plus $3.95 ticketing vendor fee per ticket) or more information, the public may call (510) 845-8542 x351 or visit berkeleyplayhouse.org. Group rates are available for 10 or more people. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Due to the unique performance schedule, please check the website for specific dates and times. All performances at Berkeley Playhouse, located at 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704.
ABOUT BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE: Our mission is to create theater and programs that engage, ignite, and celebrate diverse Bay Area audiences through thriving educational programming, a professional mainstage season, community outreach, and a commitment to the development of new family musicals. In support of our mission, we maintain and enhance the historic Julia Morgan Theater. A commitment to community, diversity, inclusion, and empowerment is at the heart of our work.
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Christian Arteaga (Horton the Elephant) and Emery Cozart (Ensemble–Vipper Cast) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
From left to right: Nico Jaochico (Wickersham Brother / Ensemble), Sydney Jacobs Allen (Wickersham Brother / Ensemble), Solona Husband* (Sour Kangaroo), Genie Tjahjadi (Bird Girl / Ensemble), Brielle Deshee (Bird Girl / Ensemble), and Sidney McNulty (Bird Girl / Ensemble) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
No’eau Kahalekulu (Gertrude McFuzz) performs in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Christian Arteaga (Horton the Elephant) performs in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Andrea Rae (Mayzie La Bird) performs in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Solona Husband* (Sour Kangaroo) performs in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Stephen Kanaski (Cat in the Hat) performs in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Danny Cozart (General Genghis Khan Schmitz / Ensemble) performs in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Alicia “Ash” Hurtado (Mr. Mayor / Ensemble), Marisa Cozart (Mrs. Mayor / Ensemble), and Keenan Moran (Jojo–Vipper Cast) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Christian Arteaga (Horton the Elephant) and No’eau Kahalekulu (Gertrude McFuzz) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Genie Tjahjadi (Bird Girl / Ensemble), Brielle Deshee (Bird Girl / Ensemble), Sidney McNulty (Bird Girl / Ensemble), Andrea Rae (Mayzie La Bird), and No’eau Kahalekulu (Gertrude McFuzz) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Christian Arteaga (Horton the Elephant) and Keenan Moran (Jojo–Vipper Cast) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Christian Arteaga (Horton the Elephant) and No’eau Kahalekulu (Gertrude McFuzz) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Christian Arteaga (Horton the Elephant) will perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson, from November 8 – December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
No’Eau Kahalekulu (Gertrude McFuzz) will perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson, from November 8 – December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Christian Arteaga (Horton the Elephant) and No’Eau Kahalekulu (Gertrude McFuzz) will perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson, from November 8 – December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
The company of Seussical performs in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.
Top row: Junia Martens (Ensemble–Vipper Cast), Lou Cooper (Vlad Vladikoff / Ensemble), Marisa Cozart (Mrs. Mayor / Ensemble), Alicia “Ash” Hurtado (Mr. Mayor / Ensemble), Emery Cozart (Ensemble–Vipper Cast), Sam Canny (Ensemble–Sollew Cast); and bottom row: Danny Cozart (General Genghis Khan Schmitz / Ensemble), Astro Camacho (Ensemble–Vipper Cast), Nathan Bennett-Crump (Ensemble–Vipper Cast), Daniel Barash (Yertle the Turtle / Ensemble), and Lev Jacobs (Ensemble–Vipper Cast) perform in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of Seussical, directed by William Thomas Hodgson. Performing at Berkeley Playhouse from November 8 to December 22, 2024. Photographed by Ben Krantz Studio.*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
