November 5, 2024-January 5, 2025
Best enjoyed by All Ages!
Every child is different and may or may not be ready for certain elements of each production—Read more about this show’s age recommendation below!
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, he plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing they love the most! Until, that is, the smallest of the Whos, tiny Cindy Lou, extends a hand. Through the combination of kindness and community, we witness not only a change in the course of Who-History, but the size and capacity of the old green guy’s heart.
Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Music Direction by Denise Prosek and Victor Zupanc
Choreography by Kelli Foster Warder
Directed by Dean Holt
A Children’s Theatre Company Original Production
Preshow Adventures
Before all Thursday 7pm and Sunday 5pm performances (excluding previews)
Arrive early to join in on exciting pre-show activities led by CTC Teaching Artists! These activities, inspired by the themes of the upcoming performance, will begin one hour before showtime and are a great way to enhance your experience.
Autograph Night
Following all Friday 7pm performances (excluding previews)
Stay after the show to meet some of the performers you saw, and get your show program autographed!
Photos and Video
Audience Guide
At CTC, our mission is to create extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities. This Audience Guide is just one of the ways in which we aim to enhance your experience and further your engagement with the shows on stage. It includes a summary, context, fun facts, and activities plus details that can help you decide what’s right for your kids.
Further Resources
Digital Program
Articles, conversation starters, and activities for both before and after you see the show!
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and sensory-friendly performances are available on select dates.
Plan Your Visit
Children’s Theatre Company is proud to offer information, tips, advice and handy guides so that our patrons’ theatre experiences are as rich, pleasant, and convenient as possible.
Cast and Creative Team
Cast
Creative Team
“I am absolutely thrilled at the opportunity to direct and perform in CTC’s holiday favorite, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! I was in the cast of the inaugural production 30 years ago as we took our first steps into Whoville, and I carry with me that initial sense of wonder every time I return. This show holds so many wonderful memories, and I can’t wait to collaborate and create with friends, both old and new, as we build on those memories and share the joy, heart, and laughter of this story.”
-Dean Holt, The Grinch Director
2024-2025 Season
Now-March 9, 2025
Best Enjoyed by Everyone Ages 3 and Up!
Cargill Stage
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“Totally delightful! All should exit smiling.” –Pioneer Press
“The perfect show! Fantastically fun!” –Broadway World
Now-March 9, 2025
Best Enjoyed by Everyone Ages 7 and Up!
UnitedHealth Group Stage
“Will brighten your day! A real charmer, and you can clap along!” –Chicago Tribune
“A production that boasts a clever score full of pop, rock, funk, country and hip-hop, delivered by a tremendously versatile cast of six.” –Pioneer Press
April 15-June 15, 2025
Best for all ages!
UnitedHealth Group Stage
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