For Immediate Release: June 6, 2006
Media Contact: Ritz Theatre Company, 856.858.5230

“Seussical” is set in a magical world where all the characters of Dr. Seuss are in a Broadway show! The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in made fun in a family musical that brings the pages of many of his best loved books to the stage. The story is based on the books Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches the Egg, and incorporates other Dr Seuss characters such as the Cat in the Hat (as narrator), the Sour Kangaroo, Gertrude McFuzz , the Whos, the Grinch and more. The show is an extravaganza of singing, dancing and imagination and is designed for "grown-ups" but the kids will love too!

The cast includes: The Cat in the Hat, Nicholas Muni of Collingswood. Horton the Elephant, Jarad Benn of Phila. Gertrude McFuzz, Denise Policastro of Mt. Laurel. Maysie LaBird, Katie Gorczynski of Medford. The Sour Kangaroo, Rhonda Fidelia of Willingboro. Jo-Jo, Tommy Betz of Haddon Heights and Adam Montgomery of Wilmington, DE.

Producing artistic director Bruce A. Curless of Haddon Heights. Stage and vocal director Art McKenzie of Cherry Hill. Musical director Karyn Knox of Woodbury. Costume design by Noel Davis of Cherry Hill. Choreography by Joanne McBride of Collingswood. Set design by Mark Lenard of Voorhees. Sound design by John Zettlemoyer of Audubon. Lighting by Wendy Freed of Morrisville.

Performances: Performances:July 6-August 5, 2006. Fri., Sat., at 8 PM ($25) and Sun.at 2 PM ($20). Wed. July 19 & August 2 at 7:30 PM ($20). Matinee July 27 at 1 PM ($20) .Preview Thurs.July 6 at 7:30 PM ($17). Opening night performance, Fri.,July 7 at 8 PM ($23). Added matinee July 26 at 1 PM ($20). For groups of 15-50 $17, groups of 51 and over $14. All seats reserved. Advanced reservations : Ritz 24 hour ticket hotline (856) 858-5230. On the web at: www.ritztheatreco.org.

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