Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical at Fox Theatre - Detroit

What happens when a beloved storybook leaves the page and transforms into physical scenery, fabric, and living color? Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical delivers the answer with sets by John Lee Beatty and costumes by Robert Morgan, both inspired directly by Seuss's original illustrations. Beatty and Morgan didn't merely decorate a stage; their designs take inspiration from Seuss's book. The Whos' whimsical world and the Grinch's scheming heart gain new weight when they exist in three dimensions, lit and moving. Max the Dog serves as your narrator, guiding you through the Grinch's audacious plan to rob Whoville of every ornament and roast beast. Along the way, you'll hear songs that have become part of the season itself—You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch and Welcome Christmas—woven into a story that balances mischief with warmth. The familiar plot takes on fresh energy when you experience it as a shared event rather than a solo read.

Saturday morning has a better option than another round of errands: the Grinch trying to ruin Christmas onstage at Fox Theatre. Max the Dog tells the story, Seuss-inspired sets build the world, and songs like You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch deliver the mischievous fun. An 11:00 AM curtain makes it a natural family outing. If the book has been part of your holidays for years, give it a new voice this season. Explore tickets for the morning performance.