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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – Press Highlights

December 8, 2025

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

December 16 - 21, 2025
Des Moines Civic Center

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

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Before Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale comes to life on stage Dec. 16-21, Mr. Grinch had to scope out the Whos and the Roast Beasts in Des Moines — check out press links, photos from his appearances, and see what celebrity readers will be at the show!

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The Grinch creeps onto the Local 5 Midday set for a fun chat with Dana Searles.
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Don't miss his one-Grinch kick line in this interview with WHO-TV Hello Iowa's Megan Reuther.
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So, does The Grinch really hate Christmas? KCCI's Beau Bowman explores that claim.
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Be festive!
Don't miss The Grinch and all the Whos in WhoVille Dec. 16-21! See Grinch in Des Moines photos below, and get tickets today.

Three performances will feature local celebrity readers kicking off the show!

  • Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. - Andrew Fuller, Des Moines cake artist and winner of Season 1 of Netflix’s Is It Cake?
  • Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. - Kate Garner, EZ FM and 93.3 KIOA Radio Personality
  • Sunday, Dec. 21, 5:30 p.m. - Tony Jones, EZ FM Radio Personality

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