Let your imagination run wild in this magical, musical extravaganza as you join the Cat in the Hat and enter the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss. Seussical is perfect for young audiences and brings to life their favorite Seussian characters including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Maizie La Bird, and the little boy with the big imagination - Jojo, who will whisk audience members away to the invisible world of the Whos.
Based on the internationally beloved children's books Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches an Egg, Seussical boasts a triumphant score from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty of Once On This Island and Ragtime fame.
Celebrate the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community in this not-to-be-missed musical treat for the young and young at heart!
Presented by STAGES Performing Arts Academy. Don't miss the pre-show experience featuring games and activities for kids. Showing at Westport Playhouse with afternoon and evening shows through July 2.
For showtimes and tickets, visit stagesstlouis.org
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Enjoy two hours of horse and pony rides at Castlewood Stables during Parent & Me Pony Rides. Your little ones will also get to interact with other farm animals, like mini potbelly pigs, bunnies, tortoises, a miniature donkey, a zebra and more.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.