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| − | 2011: Performed by at the [[Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre]] in Durban from July 1 to 17. Directed by [[Steven Stead]] The technical crew included designer [[Greg King]] | + | 2011: Performed by 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]]. |
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Revision as of 06:50, 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.
Contents
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 by 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.
Sources
http://news.artsmart.co.za/2011/06/seussical.html
http://news.artsmart.co.za/2011/07/seussical-musical.html
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