Seussical The Musical Opens Nov. 13 At Polk State In Winter Haven
Horton the Elephant and the Cat in the Hat take a Winter Haven stage this month. Polk State College’s theatre department opens Seussical the Musical on Nov. 13 at the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre.
The show follows Horton and Gertrude McFuzz as they try to bring peace to the Jungle of Nool. Lazy Mayzie, Jojo, and the Cat in the Hat turn up along the way. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty wrote the musical. It threads in reprises of Dr. Seuss favorites including “Green Eggs and Ham.” The college describes the production as family-friendly.
Polk State students make up the cast. Mark Hartfield, professor of theatre, directs. Virginia Zechiel, professor of music, serves as music director, and local performer Shannon Schreier choreographed the production.
“Everyone has worked extremely hard, and we can’t wait to bring this classic to life for our community,” said Nancy Lozell, program director for the arts at Polk State.
Polk State marked the completion of work on the Winter Haven Fine Arts Building with a ribbon-cutting in January 2025, where Seussical will be performed. Live performances and exhibits returned to the space afterward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Seussical the Musical at Polk State College?
Performances run at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22.
How much are tickets to Seussical at Polk State?
Admission is $10 for the public. K-12 students get in free, as do Polk State students, faculty and staff.
Where is the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre?
On Polk State College’s Winter Haven campus at 999 Ave. H NE in Winter Haven. The box office number is 863-297-1050.
Is Seussical the Musical a good show for young children?
Polk State describes the production as family-friendly and admits K-12 students for free. The cast plays Dr. Seuss characters including Horton, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and Jojo.
Who is directing the Polk State production of Seussical?
Mark Hartfield, professor of theatre, directs. Virginia Zechiel, professor of music, is music director, and Shannon Schreier choreographed.
Sources: “Polk State to Host Seussical the Musical in November,” Polk State College, polk.edu, Oct. 15, 2026; “Box Office,” Polk State College, polk.edu, undated; “Polk State Celebrates Completion of Winter Haven Fine Arts Building Renovations With Ribbon Cutting,” Polk State College, polk.edu, Jan. 27, 2025
