CCM and The Carnegie join forces for new production of 'Seussical'

The family-friendly musical comes to Covington Jan. 31–Feb. 16

The Carnegie and the UC College-Conservatory of Music join forces this winter for a wildly imaginative, all-new production of Seussical. This family-friendly musical plays Jan. 31-Feb. 16 at The Carnegie in Northern Kentucky. Tickets are on sale now through The Carnegie's Box Office.

Illustrative logo for The Carnegie and CCM's co-production of "Seussical."

Featuring a cast of students from CCM's Musical Theatre programSeussical will transport both young and old to a place where imagination knows no bounds! Audiences are invited to step into the magical world of Dr. Seuss as his beloved characters come alive in a joyous adventure for the whole family. This enchanting musical immerses audiences in a fantastical journey that sparks laughter, captures hearts and leaves lasting memories.

"Whether you’re discovering Seussical for the first time or you’re a long-time fan, you’ll delight in this wonderfully creative production," says Tyler Gabbard, Director of Theatre at The Carnegie. "The creative team and cast are bringing a vibrant new vision to the show that celebrates the power of theatre: its ability to spark imagination, transport us to new worlds, and embrace our differences. It’s Seussical like you’ve never seen before!"

The production is directed by CCM faculty member Rachel Stevens. A director, developer, educator and acting coach, Stevens was assistant director on the Broadway run of the Tony Award-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. Her Off-Broadway credits include Smart Blonde (associate director, 59E59) and Preludes (assistant director, Lincoln Center Theater, LCT3), and her New York directing and devising credits include work with The Civilians' R&D Group, SheNYC Festival, NYMF, Theatre Now, TheaterWorksUSA and New York Film Academy. Her regional credits include a production of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at American Repertory Theatre directed by Rachel Chavkin and The Bandstand at Paper Mill Playhouse directed by Andy Blankenbuehler, along with productions at Quantum Theatre, City Theatre Company and Front Porch Theatricals.

In addition to Stevens, choreographer Jessica Harris and music director Julie Spangler are also Musical Theatre faculty members at CCM; all three are making their Carnegie debut.

Seussical has another strong CCM connection: distinguised CCM alumnus Stephen Flaherty (BM '82, Composition) composed the music for the beloved show. Flaherty co-conceived Seussical with Lynn Ahrens, his frequent lyricist and book writer, and Eric Idle. Last January, more than 100 CCM students and alumni took the stage at New York's legendary Carnegie Hall to celebrate Flaherty's career.

CCM most recently produced Seussical in Fall 2017 during the college's 150th anniversary season; that production won a Best of Cincinnati® Award for "Best Play."

Seussical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

The Carnegie and CCM present Seussical from Jan. 31-Feb. 16, 2025. Tickets range from $18-$45 and may be purchased by calling 859-957-1940 or by visiting thecarnegie.com.

Seussical

Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle
Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss

  • Director | Rachel Stevens
  • Choreographer | Jessica Harris
  • Music Director | Julie Spangler
  • Scenic Designer | Tyler Gabbard
  • Costume Designer | Charlotte Campbell Parrott
  • Lighting Designer | Julie Cowger
  • Sound Designer | Dani Lobello
  • Wig Designer | Candace Leyland
  • Producer | Tyler Gabbard
  • Cat in the Hat | Joey Baccioco
  • Horton the Elephant | Matthew Danforth
  • Gertrude McFuzz | Monique Churchill
  • Mayzie LaBird | Sydney Short
  • Sour Kangaroo | Essence Bell
  • Jojo | Carter Minor
  • Ensemble | Arden Allmon, Dominic Carroll, Ry Dever, Josh Devine, Nick Gundrum, Indya Lincicome
  • Standbys | Grace Baker, Edin Kebede, Jack Haroutunian, Gabe Raskind

Performance Times

  • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31
  • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1
  • 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2
  • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8
  • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8
  • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15
  • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15
  • 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16

Location

The Carnegie is located at 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011

Directions and parking information is available on The Carnegie's website.

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through The Carnegie Box Office. Tickets range from $18-$45 and may be purchased by calling 859-957-1940 or by visiting thecarnegie.com.

CCM Student Tickets

Current CCM students can purchase up to two tickets for Seussical at the discounted rate of $5 per ticket.

Tickets can be purchased in person at The Carnegie Box Office with a valid student ID, over the phone at 859-957-1940, or online at thecarnegie.com. To purchase tickets online at the discounted rate, create an account using your UC email address after adding tickets to your cart. When prompted in the checkout process, enter promo code CCMSTU.

Questions? Call the Box Office at 859-957-1940 or email bberger@thecarnegie.com.

About The Carnegie

The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center. More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling 859-491-2030. 

The Carnegie is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Kentucky Arts Council, City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and Cincinnati International Wine Festival.

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Featured image at top: The Carnegie multidisciplinary arts venue in Northern Kentucky.

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