NBC’s Next Telecast Musical Is ‘The Grinch’
November 12, 2020 7:12AM EST
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – DECEMBER 09: In this handout photo provided by Universal Studios, the Grinch poses with Max the Dog as Universal Studios kicks off ’18 Days of Grinchmas’ on December 9, 2010 in Universal City, California. (Photo by David Sprague/Universal Studios via Getty Images)
NBC is bringing The Grinch to life in a new musical holiday special airing December 9th. The two-hour production, titled Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!, will be staged at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London. Glee star Matthew Morrison will star as The Grinch. Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story) will co-star as old Max, Booboo Stewart (Julie & The Phantoms) will play the younger Max and newcomer Amelia Minto will portray Cindy-Lou Who.
This will be the latest of NBC’s telecast musicals. Past entries include Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert starring John Legend and Peter Pan Live! starring Allison Williams. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! will air at 8 p.m. Dec. 9th on NBC.
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