Theater/Classical Music

Just in time for the 106th birthday of Dr. Seuss, Yucaipa Little Theatre will present "Seussical the Musical," opening Thursday.

The show centers around Horton the elephant, who tries to save the world of Whos. The Cat in the Hat narrates.

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"It's really upbeat, happy and very kid-friendly," said director Christine Presley. "Both kids and adults like it because we all grew up with Dr. Seuss."

The Cat is played by Yucaipa High School junior Garret Peters; Jojo is played by Kristen Lungstrum, a seventh-grader at Park View Middle School; Horton is Eric Lopez; Gertrude is Kelly Lopez; Mayzie is Cal State San Bernardino student Amanda Presley; Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are John and Kathleen Woolsey; and Sour Kangaroo is Hilary Peters.

12135 California St. Yucaipa. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 27, with matinee performances at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, 21 and 28. A special performance for local students will be 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Tickets cost $8 for seniors, students and children under age 18; $25 for families and $10 for adults. 909-790-1884.

--Jennifer Dean