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Seussical Jr.

Friday, July 11 @7:30pm
Saturday, July 12 @2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 13 @2:00pm

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks."  It's a heartwarming musical for the entire family!

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  • Seussical Jr

    Jul 11, 2025

    Join Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all your Seuss favorites in this whimsical adventure performed by the talented MACademy Youth Theatre students (grades 1-9)!  A family-friendly show full of imagination, heart, and fun!
    July 11 - 13   
    Tickets: 
    https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7521 

  • Shrek The Musical Jr

    Jul 25, 2025

    "Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..."  And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue...   Don't miss this fun musical for the entire family!
    July 25 - 27
    Tickets:      https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7521

  • Season Tickets On Sale

    Aug 1, 2025

    The best seat in town!  Order your season tickets before September 1st. 
    https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/7521/event/1426395 

  • "Artini"

    Oct 3, 2025

    "ARTini" is the Annual Fundraiser event for the Manhattan Arts Center - A Spirited Celebration of Art and Cocktails, raising funds for MAC education programs. 

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