CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR L.A. PREMIERE OF BROADWAY’S #1 HOLIDAY HIT!
JOHN LARROQUETTE PLAYS "OLD MAX"
STÉFAN KARL PLAYS "THE GRINCH"
The company of the Los Angeles production features James Royce Edwards as "Young Max". The role of "Cindy Lou Who" will be alternated between two young actresses: Kayley Stallings and Issadora Ava Tulalian. Other cast members include Melinda Gilb as "Mama Who", Danny Gurwin as "Papa Who", Rosemary Loar as "Grandma Who", and Stuart Zagnit as "Grandpa Who". Adult ensemble members include Eric Anthony, Heather Barr, Alex Chester, Janet Dickinson, Antoinette DiPietropolo, Jennie Ford, Dennis Kenney, Shanon Mari Mills, Candice Nicole, Josephine Rose Roberts, Joe Souza, and Pearl Sun. Child ensemble members include Michael William Arnold, Isabella Briscoe, Maddie Levy, Molly Livingston, Quinton Lopez, Terren Mueller, Lindsay Ryan, Molly Ryan, Gracie Stover, and Terrance Thomas.
HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER FREE SHUTTLE
Hollywood & Highland is offering a free shuttle ride to and from all evening performances at the Pantages Theatre for anyone dining at one of their participating restaurant locations: The Grill, Koji's Shabu Shabu, or Trastevere Ristorante Italiano. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Producers have announced the cast for the Los Angeles debut of Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical, playing at the Pantages Theatre for a limited engagement during the 2009 holiday season, November 10 through January 3. Leading the 24-member cast will be John Larroquette as Old Max and Stefán Karl as The Grinch.
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas” from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas.
Five time Emmy winner John Larroquette is probably best known for his portrayal of Dan Fielding on the long running NBC sitcom, "Night Court". Larroquette won four consecutive Emmys for that role. He won a fifth Emmy for his work on David E. Kelly’s drama "The Practice". He also starred on NBC for four seasons in the critically acclaimed "The John Larroquette Show", which was nominated for four Emmys including Best Actor. His numerous television credits include "Boston Legal", "The West Wing", "Law & Order", "House", "Chuck" and many others. Films include "Stripes", "Richie Rich", "Altered States", "Second Sight", "Choose Me", "Madhouse" and "Blind Date".
Stefán Karl is best known for his role as the villain “Robbie Rotten” in Nickelodeon’s TV series “Lazy Town.” Currently shown in more then 120 countries, “Lazy Town” won the prestigious BAFTA award for the episode, "Robbie’s Greatest Misses,” in 2007. Stefan’s theatre work in the past includes: The National Theatre of Iceland: "Cyrano de Bergerac" (Cyrano), "Singing in the Rain" (Cosmo Brown), "Stones in His Pockets" (Jake Quinn), "Lazy Town" (Robbie Rotten), "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" (Puck), "Noises Off" (Lloyd). The Reykjavik City Theatre: "Little Shop of Horrors" (The Dentist). Stefan plays the lead in the film “Polite People” which is coming out in 2010. He lives in Los Angeles, is happily married and has four little “Whos.”
