The cast of CentreStage Theatre’s How the Grinch Saved Christmas includes, from left, Elena Hale (Cindy Lou Who) Mike Butler (Grinch) and Jace Wilkinson (Max). Photo by ContributedArticle contentThe Grinch, Max and Cindy Lou Who are coming back to Kentville.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentHow the Grinch Saved Christmas will be performed eight times at CentreStage Theatre in November and December.Article contentArticle contentIn 2018, CentreStage Theatre performed a production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas written by local performer Mike Butler. Those six sold-out shows introduced the audience to a wonderful, colourful Seuss world folks have wanted to return to CentreStage for seven years.Article contentArticle contentNow their wish is being granted as CentreStage Theatre brings back more than two dozen Seuss characters for a sequel to their 2018 holiday show. Butler, who penned the new script, will also return to the stage in the role of The Grinch.Article content“I have been asked by dozens of people over the last few years about performing the Grinch again and that it should be an annual show at the theatre, which is wonderful to hear,” Butler said in a news release. “And while we love to perform a variety of holiday shows, revisiting Dr. Seuss was long overdue and I am glad I took the time to prepare a script for our end-of-season roster. I am very proud of it.”Article contentHow the Grinch Saved Christmas is a departure from the classic Seuss story everyone is familiar with, and Butler has written this script as more of a sequel to his 2018 adaptation.Article contentArticle contentSomeone has stolen Christmas from the Who’s and it wasn’t The Grinch because he loves Christmas. So, who did it? The Grinch sets out in a Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys style mystery to find Christmas and return it to Whoville before it is too late. With the help of a variety of popular Seuss characters, The Grinch, Cindy-Lou and Max aim to save the day.Article contentArticle contentThe show is directed by Candy O’Brien and Tracy Havill, who is returning to the director seat from the 2018 version, and stars more than two dozen local actors.Article contentIt will be performed on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 29, Dec. 6 and 13. Theatre officials recommend patrons call the reservation line at 902-678-8040 to reserve seats as this show is expected to sellout quickly.Article contentArticle contentNeed to knowArticle contentHow the Grinch Saved ChristmasArticle contentWhat – A new production coming to CentreStage Theatre in Kentville.Article contentWho – The show is written by Mike Butler and directed by Candy O’Brien and Tracy Havill. The cast includes more than two dozen local actors.Article contentWhen – Nov. 22 and 29, Dec. 6 and 13 with shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Article contentCost – Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for youth under 14.Article content
How the Grinch Saved Christmas coming to CentreStage Theatre
