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WIN a Family four pack of tickets to How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Minnesota Childrenโ€™s Theatre Company presents Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

By Sponsored Content Provided by Children's Theatre Company November 20, 2014
Whoville (Minneapolis, MN) -- Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) remounts the holiday classic Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, on stage November 11, 2014 to January 4, 2015 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage.

The stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (GRINCH) has become a treasured part of CTC’s repertoire since its debut in the 1994-1995 season. CTC had the distinct honor of being the first theatre to put Dr. Seuss’ work on the stage with the world premiere of Dr. Seuss’ The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins in 1973. When Dr. Seuss saw the script, he exclaimed, “That’s Seussian!” The Seuss Estate put its trust in CTC yet again to create the first live, theatrical version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. CTC remains the only theatre company in Minnesota with rights to produce the musical.

“CTC has long been attracted to the work of Dr. Seuss not only because of its brilliant imagery and delightful wordplay but also because of his timeless messages. His stories motivate us to be our best selves, to be generous, to be tolerant, and to celebrate the hugeness of the human heart,” says Peter Brosius, CTC’s Artistic Director.

CTC Acting Company member Reed Sigmund is the Grinch alongside Brandon Brooks, returning as his trusted friend Max the Dog. New York-based choreographer Wendy Seyb joins the creative team, herself a former CTC student actor and Wayzata native. McKnight Theater Artist Fellow Denise Prosek is the Music Director with CTC Resident Composer Victor Zupanc conducting. Former Art Director for Disneyland Creative Entertainment Tom Butsch is the Scenic Designer, with costume design by David Kay Mickelsen and lighting design by Nancy Schertler, who received a Tony nomination for lighting design for Bill Irwin’s Largely New York.

The mischievous and grumpy Grinch hates Christmas so much that he decides to steal it from his neighbors, the Christmas-loving Whos down in Whoville. With the help of his faithful dog Max and a reality check from the tiny Cindy-Lou Who, the Grinch comes to realize that you can’t steal Christmas because it doesn’t come from the store, “maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more.”
CTC Managing Director Tim Jennings explains, “We all love the world of the Whos and the Grinch. What story could be more timely for the holidays than one of understanding that joy is not found in the presents we receive but in the power of community and a shared, joyful experience.”

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas runs November 11 – January 4 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. As part of CTC’s commitment to programming for ages two through eighteen, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is recommended for all ages. Tickets are on sale now starting at $10. Affordable subscription packages are also available. For more information visit us online at childrenstheatre.org or call the Ticket Office at (612) 874-0400.


Tickets:
The Ticket Office is accessible by phone two hours prior to most performances; forty-five minutes prior for Theatre Arts Training performances. These posted hours are subject to change.
Email: tickets@childrenstheatre.org (inquiries only, no ticket processing) Phone: (612) 874-0400
Web site: childrenstheatre.org
Lap passes available for children newborn to three years for $5
ASL/AD Performance: Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m.
Single tickets range from $10 - $80
Group tickets up to 25% off regular tickets for groups of ten or more
Subscriptions:
Six-play subscriptions start at $89
Three-play A packages for children ages 2-7 start at $42
Three-play B packages for children 8 and up start at $50
Three-play and Holiday Package starts at $79


Photos by Dan Norman

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) and Macaroni Kid will be giving away 3 family four-pack of tickets valid for the December 26th, 2014, 2pm performance of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. You must be a Macaroni Kid Twin Cities area subscriber to enter to win. Winner will be chosen on Nov 30, 2014 using random.org. Click HERE to enter.


NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF 11/20/2014 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ONE OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ENTRIES ACCEPTED 11/20/2014-11/29/2014. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AND NOTIFIED ON 11/30/2014. Click HERE for complete rules