BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – IU Auditorium is proud to present Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for two performances on Saturday, November 2 at 2 and 7 p.m. Hailed by The New York Times as “100 times better than any bedtime story,” this classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike.

 

Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” the Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos.

 

This national tour will hold technical rehearsals on the IU Auditorium stage in the week leading up to November 2, and these performances will officially kick off the U.S. tour for this production for the holiday season.

 

“Prepare to be whisked away to the enchanted land of Whoville in this riveting adaptation of the Dr. Seuss’ classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” said IU Auditorium Executive Director Maria Talbert. “From the immersive production design to the energized performances, there is no greater way to ring in the holiday spirit than to join us for this classic holiday tale.”

 

The Grinch broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theaters in New York. Since then, more than 2.5 million theatregoers across America have been delighted by this heart-warming holiday musical, which Gannett hailed as “A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults.” 

 

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features magnificent sets designed by John Lee Beatty and costumes designed by Robert Morgan, inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original book. Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason’s music and book breathe new life into this timeless story.

 

The 2024 production is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard, based on the original choreography by John DeLuca and originally created by four-time Tony Award-winning director, Jack O’Brien.

 

Kids Night on Broadway

In addition to the performance, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be IU Auditorium’s annual Kids’ Night on Broadway celebration for the 2024–2025 season. IU Auditorium will provide fun and creative educational activities for children and families to enjoy preceding each show when doors open for both performances starting at 1 and 6 p.m. This is free to anyone with a ticket to the performances.

 

Give the Magic

Each year, IU Auditorium’s Circle of Friends provides tickets to underserved individuals in our community to access world-class performances and special activities with the Give the Magic program. This year’s Give the Magic participants will experience Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas free of charge and have the opportunity to enjoy Kids Night on Broadway. This year’s Give the Magic program will provide an anticipated record of nearly 1,000 tickets for these two performances.

 

IU Auditorium would like to thank longtime partners at IU Health Riley Physicians Pediatrics and its Circle of Friends members for making this opportunity possible for families in the community. For more information, including how to provide support, visit IUauditorium.com/GiveTheMagic.

 

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas at IU Auditorium is presented in partnership with IU Credit Union, Boston Scientific, IU Health Riley Physicians, Nature’s Way, and Lamar Outdoor Advertising. IU Auditorium’s 2024–2025 season is presented by Curry Auto Center, Cook, The Herald Times, Upland Brewing Company, World Arts Inc., and B97.