“DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICALAt the Hilton Theater, New York
By Gary Chattman
Be careful! All you children from 10-100! There is someone—or something—on Broadway that will possibly steal all the joy from your Christmas celebration! He is THE GRINCH, and you can find him at the Hilton Theatre until January 7, 2007. But be careful! This GRINCH, as played by Patrick Page (who, in an interview, told his auditioners that he would give this musical “heart”) will not only steal your Christmas presents, but steal the hearts of all!
Mr. Page is the heart and soul of this production. His personality is overwhelming—and for an hour-and-a-half the words of Dr. Seuss (Theodor eisel) are brought to live in this larger-than-life show. He sings! He scowls! He laughs! He appeals!
At this theatre, on one December day, this show, with enthusiastic direction by Matt August, delightful choreography by John Deluca and Bob Richard, the audience is pelted with snow! And, as we have seen, the sets by Beatty and lighting by Pat Collins shine! For we thoroughly enjoyed this show, sublime!
You can hear John Collum (as Old Max—the dog) narrates; you can see Rusty Ross, who plays Young Max; you see a White Cast, Red Cast, and lots of energy: that’s the facts.
So forget the forgetful music, and don’t watch your watch for the time; instead enjoy this muse—with words from Dr. Seuss!
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