The Grinch steals Christmas in Detroit Dec. 18-30

Posted: Oct. 24, 2012 at 6:40 p.m.; updated Nov. 23, 2012 at 9:56 a.m.

DETROIT – Broadway In Detroit is bringing the holiday classic "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" to the Detroit Opera House, Dec. 18 – 30, with a special Kids Night on Dec. 19. Tickets for the Detroit performance of "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" will go on sale Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m.

The critically acclaimed, Broadway record-breaking production features the hit songs "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates this classic holiday tale that will entertain the whole family as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit.

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James (2007) and Hilton (2006) theaters in New York. Since then, thousands of families across America have been delighted by this heart-warming holiday musical, which The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedside story” and the Gannett papers hailed as “A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults.”

Magnificent sets (John Lee Beatty) and costumes (Robert Morgan) inspired by Dr. Seuss' original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the music and book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas. The 2012 production is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard based on the original choreography by John DeLuca and originally created by three-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien.

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" stars Stefan Karl, donning the green fur as the Grinch for his fifth holiday season. Karl is also the star of Nickelodeon's hit show, "LazyTown" where he delights as the evil Robbie Rotten.

Performance times for "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical," appearing Dec. 18 - 30 at the Detroit Opera House, located at 1526 Broadway St., in Detroit, are:

• Tuesday through Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m.; no performance Dec. 25.
  
• Sunday evening performances at 6 p.m.
  
• Saturday matinees at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  
• Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices for the Detroit engagement of "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" range from $29-$62 and go on sale Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Detroit Opera House box office and all Ticketmaster locations and at noon at the Fisher Theatre box office. Tickets will also be available for purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.BroadwayinDetroit.com, and by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787. For group sales (12 or more) please e-mail groups@broadwayindetroit.com or call 313-871-1132.

For additional information, call 313-872-1000 or visit www.BroadwayinDetroit.com.

About Kids' Night
"Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" Kids’ Night, courtesy of Michigan Education Savings Plan, pre-show activities will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19 in the Detroit Opera House lobby. Kids will have the opportunity to make a Christmas ornament courtesy of Arts and Scraps, interact with cast members, sample free ice cream from Treat Dreams while supplies last, and much more.

For Kids' Night, all tickets (kids and adults) start at $25 and are available for purchase at the Detroit Opera House and Fisher Theatre Box Offices, online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.BroadwayinDetroit.com, and by phone at 800-982-2787. Mention code KNOB or ask for "Kids' Night" for this offer. "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" Kids' Night tickets are not available at Ticketmaster outlets.

Kids Night tickets are limited and pre-show activities are subject to change. Visit www.BroadwayinDetroit.com for the latest information on Kids Night activities and ticket availability.