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| − | 2011: Performed | + | 2011: Performed as ''[[Seussical! The Musical]]'' at the [[Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre]] in Durban from July 1 to 17. Directed by [[Steven Stead]] The technical crew included designer [[Greg King]], vocal coach [[Charon Williams Ros]], musical director [[Charon Williams Ros]] and choreographer [[Daisy Spencer]]. Leading roles were taken by [[Candace van Pletzen]] ("Cat in the Hat"); [[Joshua Arnold]] ("Jojo"); [[Blessing Xaba]] ("Horton"); [[Nandisa Ngubelanga]] ("Gertrude") and [[Amanda Kunene]] ("Mayzie"), [[Shekhinah Donnell]] ("Kangaroo"), [[Delwyn van Jaarsveld]] ("Mayor") and [[Nicola Mayne]] ("Mayoress"). Others in the large cast included [[Mandisa Jwara]], [[Pearl Khwezi]], [[Zanda Zakura]], [[Abigail Beard]], [[Akhona Gayiya]], [[Minnie Nthuli]] and [[Maghawe Madonsela]]. |
2019: Produced by [[Jill Girard]] and [[Keith Smith]] as ''[[Seusical Jr]]'' and performed at [[The Peoples Theatre]] in Braamfontein 10 March 2019, until 28 April 2019. Musical direction by [[Dale Scheepers]]. | 2019: Produced by [[Jill Girard]] and [[Keith Smith]] as ''[[Seusical Jr]]'' and performed at [[The Peoples Theatre]] in Braamfontein 10 March 2019, until 28 April 2019. Musical direction by [[Dale Scheepers]]. | ||
Revision as of 07:16, 6 December 2023
Seussical! The Musical is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Sometimes referred to simply as Seussical! or Seussical in some sources.
Also performed under the title Seussical The Musical Junior, Seussical The Musical Jr, or simply Seusical Jr, Seusical Jr. or Seusical JR.
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The original text
Billed as "a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza" the piece is based on the books of Dr Seuss and featuring an array of recognizable characters.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2011: Performed as Seussical! The Musical at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban from July 1 to 17. Directed by Steven Stead The technical crew included designer Greg King, vocal coach Charon Williams Ros, musical director Charon Williams Ros and choreographer Daisy Spencer. Leading roles were taken by Candace van Pletzen ("Cat in the Hat"); Joshua Arnold ("Jojo"); Blessing Xaba ("Horton"); Nandisa Ngubelanga ("Gertrude") and Amanda Kunene ("Mayzie"), Shekhinah Donnell ("Kangaroo"), Delwyn van Jaarsveld ("Mayor") and Nicola Mayne ("Mayoress"). Others in the large cast included Mandisa Jwara, Pearl Khwezi, Zanda Zakura, Abigail Beard, Akhona Gayiya, Minnie Nthuli and Maghawe Madonsela.
2019: Produced by Jill Girard and Keith Smith as Seusical Jr and performed at The Peoples Theatre in Braamfontein 10 March 2019, until 28 April 2019. Musical direction by Dale Scheepers.
2019-2020: Produced by Jill Girard and Keith Smith as Seusical Jr and performed at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg from 20 December 2019 to 12 January 2020.
2023: Produced by Jill Girard and Keith Smith as Seusical Jr and performed at The Peoples Theatre in Braamfontein 13 June to 30 July.
Sources
http://news.artsmart.co.za/2011/06/seussical.html
http://news.artsmart.co.za/2011/07/seussical-musical.html
https://joburg.co.za/event/seussical-jr-at-the-peoples-theatre/
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