at Riverwalk Theatre

June 4-7 & 11-14, 2026
Thur-Fri-Sat 7pm | Sun 2pm
Plus a special presentation to benefit Lansing's Reading is Fundamental on
Wednesday June 10, at 7pm.
Seussical
A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Blending characters and stories from various Dr. Seuss books, including Horton Hears a Who! and Horton Hatches the Egg.
This fast-paced, high-energy production will bring to life the many
unusual characters in the books of Dr. Seuss that have delighted children for many years. This popular musical that brings Dr. Seuss characters to life on stage. It features beloved characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and more as they explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of believing in oneself.
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephan Flaherty and Eric Idle
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss.
Sponsored in part by
MSU Federal Credit Union
Seussical
Performances: June 4-7 & 11-14, 2026
Thur-Fri-Sat 7pm | Sun 2pm
Directed by Tom Ferris
On the Rotary Main Stage
Generously underwritten by
Jack & Marge Hetherington
Seussical is
presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Tickets for the RIF performance can be purchased by calling Lansing RIF at 517-755-4966
Reading is Fundamental
Helping children love to read.

EMERGING PLAYWRIGHTS
Casting Call for 2026 Festival
Riverwalk Theatre is recruiting approximately 10 actors to appear in five short plays to be presented at the Emerging Playwrights Festival on Saturday August 1 at Riverwalk Theatre.

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