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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!

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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!

  • Run time

    2 hours with one 20-minute intermission

  • Best enjoyed by

    All Ages!

  • Stage

    UnitedHealth Group Stage

  • Lap Passes

    Available for children 3 years and younger

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.

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Further Resources


Digital Program


Articles, conversation starters, and activities for both before and after you see the show!

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Accessibility


ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and sensory-friendly performances are available on select dates.

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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.

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Cast and 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

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Best for all ages!

UnitedHealth Group Stage

In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, everyone’s favorite grouchy, green Grinch plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing the joyful Whos love the most!  

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January 8-March 9, 2025

Best for younger audiences!

Cargill Stage

Nationally acclaimed theatre company Manual Cinema breathes innovative life into this beloved story by Mo Willems, using hundreds of puppets to magically create a movie right before your very eyes! 

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February 4-March 9, 2025

Best for all ages!

UnitedHealth Group Stage

Don’t miss this world-premiere musical, featuring dynamic new songs ranging from hip hop and pop to country as Milo learns that real life can sometimes be even more incredible than an imaginary one! 

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April 15-June 15, 2025

Best for all ages! 

UnitedHealth Group Stage

Don’t miss the Children’s Theatre Company production of the hit Broadway musical! Sing along with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, a snowman who melts your heart. You won’t want to let it go! 

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas 24-25

November 5, 2024-January 5, 2025

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Thursday

Nov 14

7:00pm

$48.00 — $68.00

Preshow Adventures | Holly Cast

Friday

Nov 15

7:00pm

$53.00 — $73.00

Autograph Night | Holly Cast

Saturday

Nov 16

11:00am

$15.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Saturday

Nov 16

2:00pm

$63.00 — $93.00

Holly Cast

Sunday

Nov 17

2:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Nov 17

5:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Preshow Adventures | Ivy Cast

Wednesday

Nov 20

7:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Holly Cast

Thursday

Nov 21

7:00pm

$48.00 — $68.00

Preshow Adventures | Ivy Cast

Friday

Nov 22

7:00pm

$15.00 — $88.00

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance | Autograph Night | Ivy Cast

Saturday

Nov 23

11:00am

$63.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Saturday

Nov 23

2:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Nov 24

2:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Sunday

Nov 24

5:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Wednesday

Nov 27

2:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Wednesday

Nov 27

7:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Friday

Nov 29

2:00pm

$73.00 — $93.00

Ivy Cast

Friday

Nov 29

7:00pm

$15.00 — $88.00

Autograph Night | Ivy Cast

Saturday

Nov 30

11:00am

$63.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Saturday

Nov 30

2:00pm

$73.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Sunday

Dec 1

11:00am

$63.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Dec 1

2:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Wednesday

Dec 4

7:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Thursday

Dec 5

7:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Preshow Adventures | Ivy Cast

Friday

Dec 6

7:00pm

$15.00 — $98.00

Autograph Night | Holly Cast

Saturday

Dec 7

11:00am

$73.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Saturday

Dec 7

2:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Dec 8

2:00pm

$63.00 — $93.00

Holly Cast

Sunday

Dec 8

5:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance | Preshow Adventures | Holly Cast

Wednesday

Dec 11

7:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Ivy Cast

Thursday

Dec 12

7:00pm

$15.00 — $68.00

Preshow Adventures | Holly Cast

Friday

Dec 13

7:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Sensory Friendly Performance | Autograph Night | Ivy Cast

Saturday

Dec 14

11:00am

$15.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Saturday

Dec 14

2:00pm

$15.00 — $93.00

Holly Cast

Sunday

Dec 15

11:00am

$15.00 — $93.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Dec 15

2:00pm

$15.00 — $93.00

Ivy Cast

Wednesday

Dec 18

7:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Holly Cast

Thursday

Dec 19

7:00pm

$48.00 — $68.00

Preshow Adventures | Ivy Cast

Friday

Dec 20

2:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Ivy Cast

Friday

Dec 20

7:00pm

$68.00 — $88.00

Autograph Night | Holly Cast

Saturday

Dec 21

11:00am

$15.00 — $88.00

Ivy Cast

Saturday

Dec 21

2:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Dec 22

2:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Sunday

Dec 22

5:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Preshow Adventures | Holly Cast

Monday

Dec 23

2:00pm

$ — $

Ivy Cast

Monday

Dec 23

7:00pm

$63.00 — $83.00

Ivy Cast

Thursday

Dec 26

2:00pm

$15.00 — $93.00

Holly Cast

Thursday

Dec 26

7:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Preshow Adventures | Holly Cast

Friday

Dec 27

2:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Friday

Dec 27

7:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Autograph Night | Ivy Cast

Saturday

Dec 28

11:00am

$15.00 — $88.00

Holly Cast

Saturday

Dec 28

2:00pm

$15.00 — $88.00

Holly Cast

Sunday

Dec 29

11:00am

$15.00 — $88.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Dec 29

2:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Ivy Cast

Tuesday

Dec 31

2:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Ivy Cast

Tuesday

Dec 31

7:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Ivy Cast

Thursday

Jan 2

7:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Preshow Adventures | Holly Cast

Friday

Jan 3

2:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Holly Cast

Friday

Jan 3

7:00pm

$15.00 — $83.00

Sensory Friendly Performance | Autograph Night | Holly Cast

Saturday

Jan 4

11:00am

$15.00 — $88.00

Ivy Cast

Saturday

Jan 4

2:00pm

$15.00 — $88.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Jan 5

2:00pm

$15.00 — $88.00

Ivy Cast

Sunday

Jan 5

5:00pm

$15.00 — $78.00

Preshow Adventures | Holly Cast