| You don’t have to wait until December to | | | | endeavors include A History of the American Film, |
| see the lean, green, Christmas hating machine. | | | | What’s Wrong With This Picture and The |
| You can get Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole | | | | Gershwin’s’ Fascinating Rhythm. Some |
| Christmas The Musical starting a month early in | | | | music and lyrics were by Albert Hague and Dr. |
| Boston! This classic children’s story has been | | | | Seuss. |
| adapted to stage and features a longer version of | | | | One of the best aspects of this show is the |
| the original Dr. Seuss story about the creature | | | | costuming. Whether it is an illustration or on stage, |
| with a heart two sizes too small. | | | | Dr. Seuss creations are meant to be outside of |
| If you forgot the gist of the show, it revolves | | | | the ordinary. The makeup and costumes for Dr. |
| around a large, mean green creature, The Grinch. | | | | Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas are both |
| Although The Grinch hates a lot of things, he | | | | extravagant and entertaining. This show is meant |
| hates Christmas the most, especially the singing | | | | to capture the attention of young audiences and |
| of the local townspeople, the Whos. From his | | | | the outlandish outfits accomplish this beautifully. |
| home high atop a mountain, the sweet voices of | | | | Another gem in this musical is, of course, the |
| the Whos seem like nails on a chalkboard to the | | | | music. Audiences will love the new and old music |
| grumpy Grinch. He finally has a plan and employs | | | | with numbers like “Who Likes Christmas,” |
| the help of his faithful dog, who is also the | | | | “It’s The Thought That Counts” and |
| narrator of the show. He dresses as Santa Clause | | | | “This Time of Year” and the classic tunes |
| and proceeds to loot Whoville on Christmas eve | | | | “Welcome Christmas” and |
| to prevent the Whos from celebrating. See how | | | | “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” The |
| Christmas spirit finally finds The Grinch with your | | | | show will be perfectly staged at the Wang |
| own Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas | | | | Theatre in Boston and a treat for the whole |
| The Musical. | | | | family. So if you are from the Boston area or |
| Timothy Mason wrote the book and scripts for | | | | visiting Boston for the holidays, make sure to get |
| the show. His other credits include Human Club, | | | | your Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
| Levitation, Only You and The Fiery Furnace. The | | | | tickets. |
| music for the show is by Mel Marvin. His musical | | | | |