How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
This holiday season, re-discover the magic of Dr. Suess’ classic holiday tale live on stage. Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is a record-breaking Broadway production that has stolen the hearts of many, turning itself into a seasonal tradition. The whimsical world of Whoville was originally conceived by the three time Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien, and is now realized by an A-list creative team.
Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers that there is more to Christmas than he thought in this heart-warming musical. Max the Dog narrates the story as the mean and scheming Grinch sets out on his quest to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos. Celebrate the holiday season with the entire family! Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will have a 12-day run with a total of 17 live performances from the 6th to the 17th of December, 2023. You may purchase tickets for your preferred date and time right now by clicking “GET TICKETS.”
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“An extraordinary performance! 100 times better than any bedtime story.” – The New York Times
“A GENIUS OF A SHOW! A TOTAL DELIGHT FOR BOTH KIDS AND ADULTS. For a family on a holiday-season outing, it’s the right ticket.” – Gannett Papers
Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is a Broadway production based on the 1957 Dr. Suess book. Jack O’Brien first created the production in the mid-1990s for the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, and director Matt August brought it to life on Broadway in 2006. With book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, the musical successfully premiered on Broadway, becoming the first Broadway production to run 12 performances in a week. The musical topped the Broadway Box Office grosses within its first week, and quickly surpassed Wicked’s achievements.
Orlando Weekly describes the musical as the American equivalent to England’s Christmas pantomimes and said, “Colorful, comfortable and slightly campy, but competently executed, this is the theatrical equivalent of a hot cup of cocoa with a side of sugar cookie. It won’t satisfy your hunger for a full meal, but complaining about something so sweet and simple might earn me coal in my stocking.”
“THE MOST LOVEABLE CHRISTMAS VILLAIN OF THEM ALL! This Grinch brings the Dr. Seuss classic fancifully to life – you might find your heart growing a few sizes, too.” – Associated Press
“THE GRINCH’S TRIUMPH IS DEFINITELY BROADWAY’S GAIN. The spectacle warms the hearts of everybody.” – The Journal News
The musical tells the classic tale of the mean and scheming Grinch with “a heart two sizes too small,” as he decides to try to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. The Grinch soon realizes that there is more to Christmas than he bargained for and finally feels the spirit of joy. With music and lyrics by Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason, the timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas is told with fresh life.
“To think about this guy who sat down in1957 and wrote this story that has resonated with people for decades,” Barry Edelstein said. “He captured lightning in a bottle. He touched magic. It’s the extraordinary power of the story itself, the mythology and fable of it, that keeps engaging people.”
Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is one for the entire family to enjoy. The energetic, funny, and engaging performances by the cast will surely keep you entertained throughout the show. Add in some occasional adult humor that will amuse parents and grandparents, the musical is surely a must-watch this holiday season.
Although the musical has essentially kept the same for the past 25 years in terms of staging, costumes, and script, the soundtrack has progressively been expanded to include some of the songs from the cherished 1966 animated TV adaptation of the book. Young Max, the Grinch’s dog, first sung one line of the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” in 2003, and in 2007, the song’s whole (including a sing-along section for the audience) was added. Later, “Fah Who Foraze,” the Whos’ “Welcome Christmas” song, was added, replacing the tongue-twisting classic “Never Never Very Merry Christmas.”
“Eat your heart out Ebenezer. There’s a new holiday humbugger in town!” – NY Daily News
“AN AWESOME FIRST BROADWAY MUSICAL FOR KIDS! A bright, tuneful, neatly packaged expansion of the book.” – The Record
The Grinch is coming to your city this holiday season! This winter, Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will have a 12-day run at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California from the 6th to the 17th of December, 2023. There will be 17 shows in total including three time slots on Saturdays and two time slots on Sundays.
The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is home to the biggest Broadway productions in the world, including Beetlejuice, Mrs. Doubtfire, Chicago, and many more. It’s located in the heart of Hollywood, on Hollywood Boulevard, right down the block from Vine Street, and stands as one of the greatest landmarks of Hollywood. The Hollywood Pantages’ history is as illustrious and varied as the stage and film productions that people have flocked to see there for the past 50 years. The five highest-grossing weeks in Los Angeles theatrical history all featured performances at the Pantages; it is also a popular “location” for television series, films, and music videos today. The Hollywood Pantages Theatre hosted the glitzy Academy Awards Presentations for ten years. In the past, it has been a movie theater with live vaudeville shows in between features as well as the location of many gala premieres and “spectaculars.”
“BRILLIANT! A Grinch for the ages at the Pantages.” –The Hollywood Reporter
“THE GRINCH WILL BLOW YOU AWAY! This is awesome. Make sure you see it” –KOST 103.5 FM
This is your chance to witness the magical tale by Dr. Suess brought to life on stage! Purchase tickets for the whole family today before they sell out. Have a wonderful time with the Grinch and the Whos as they all come together in the spirit of Christmas. This joyful performance is one you will never forget.
“Infused with the spirit of Seuss – IT’S A NEW CHRISTMAS TRADITION”
–The Philadelphia Inquirer