Family Fun: ‘Seussical’ Opens at NextStop Theatre Friday

NextStop Theatre’s holiday production of Seussical The Musical opens Friday.

Seussical, which features, Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, all the Whos down in Whoville and a host of Dr. Suess characters, is performed by actors ages 8 to 16, as well as artists from NextStop’s professional company.

Here is what you need to know:

• Shows are Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 20.
• Tickets are $25. Purchase online.
• NextStop Theatre is located at 269 Sunset Park Dr. in Herndon

This is the second year Herndon’s NextStop has performed a holiday production.

The cast includes Katie McManus as the Sour Kangaro0; Matthew Thompson as Horton the Elephant; and Jaclyn Young as Gertrude McFuzz. The production team includes Director Jen Lambert, Music Director Evie Korovesis, Co-Choreographer Katie McManus, Scenic Designer Jack Golden, Costume Designer Kristina Martin, Lighting Designer Brian Stefaniak, Production Stage Manager Kyle Dannahey, and Photographer Traci J. Brooks Studios.

Photo: Jaclyn Young and Ben Cherington in Seussical at NextStop Theatre. Credit: Traci J. Brooks Studios.