Playtime Poppy: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Overview

This musical, directed by Kennedy High School’s Theatre Department, Steven Tolly and Alisabeth Von Presley, brings Dr. Seuss’s classic tale to life with music, laughter, and holiday magic. High atop Mount Crumpit, a miserly and ever-cantankerous Grinch has spent years watching the joyful Whos of Whoville celebrate Christmas with endless cheer—and he’s had enough! In this spirited and whimsical retelling, filled with Seussian rhymes and heartwarming moments, the Grinch hatches a plan to steal Christmas itself. But when he crosses paths with the kind-hearted Cindy Lou Who, everything begins to change. Through the power of kindness, community, and holiday spirit, audiences witness a transformation that proves even the smallest gesture can grow the biggest heart. This is the second high school production in Playtime Poppy’s 74th Season.

Performance dates and times are:
December 4, 2025, 2025: 5:00 PM
December 5, 2025: 5:00 PM* & 7:00 PM
December 6, 2025: 11:00 AM* & 2:00 PM
*ASL interpreted performance

Playtime Poppy productions are appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and will be available at the door or reserved online at https://kennedytheater.ludus.com/index.php